K.W.C courses are very popular which means booking is essential. To register your interest in a course, telephone us on 902 6222 or visit the Centre. Courses cost only $15 plus any equipment fee incurred. Payment of this fee will confirm your place on the course.   Please note that we do not have Eftpos available at the centre, you can pay by Cash, Cheque or by Direct Credit.  Low cost childcare is available during courses, please inquire at the centre for more information.

Fearless Speaking: Discover your real voice

This course guides you to find your authentic voice through a gentle inside-out approach to speaking; to make speaking in front of others a conversation, rather than a performance. You will learn ways to be more comfortable being the centre of attention, to look at people and feel calmer, so that you can think better, connect more and be yourself.

6 x Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, beginning 29th October.

Bike Basics

Boost your cycling confidence and make riding more fun! This course will look at some basic bike maintenance, cycle safety and effective riding such as correctly using your bike’s gears. Bring your bike!

3 x Mondays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, beginning 4th November.

Chanting the Chakras

This course provides an opportunity to discover the healing power of voice through chakra sound meditation, toning and chanting. Empower your singing voice and tonable skills in a relaxed environment.

6 x Thursdays, 9.30am – 11.30am, beginning 31st October.

Wu Tao Dance

Stretching and dance with guided music meditations, art therapy and shiatsu. Very gentle movements suitable for all level of ability.

6 x Thursdays, 1pm – 2pm, beginning 17th October. 

Wonderful Wall Art ($15 equipment fee)

Brighten up a dreary corner! Come and join us as we work with acrylic and texture to build and design a 3D designer art panel for your home.

Course runs over two sessions: Thursday 5th December, 12.30pm-2.30pm & Friday 6th December 9.30am-11.30am

Herbal Gifts ($15 equipment fee)

Use a variety of herbs and spices to create unique, natural Christmas gifts and decorations.

This is a one day workshop: Wednesday 20th November, 9.30am-2.30pm.

Intro to Mosaics ($15 equipment fee)

A great opportunity to learn the basics of this interesting and versatile art, as well as creating your own design.

Course runs over 2 sessions: Thursday 28th Nov, 12pm-3pm & Friday 29th Nov, 9.30am-11.30am

Creative Carving ($15 equipment fee)

Back by popular demand!! Carve a beautiful and unique sculpture for your garden or indoor environment using hebel stone and simple sculpture techniques.

Course runs over 2 sessions: Thurs 12th & Fri 13th December, 9.15am-11.45am

Pilates for Beginners

Introductory classes. Learn dynamic moves to tone and strengthen arms, legs and core, whilst improving overall postural alignment.

6 x Fridays, 1pm – 2pm, beginning 8th November

Women and Anger Programme

Kapiti Living Without Violence is running a Women and Anger Programme on Monday mornings. The programme provides group education for women on how to manage their anger and make positive changes for themselves and their family.

9 x Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am, beginning 14th October

To enrol in this course, please contact Kapiti Living Without Violence 298 1404

Wellington Airport Regional Award Winners

Our Chairperson Jan Crafts accepting our Wellington Airport Regional Community Award 2013 as winners of the “Health and Wellbeing” section for the Kapiti Region.

25th Birthday

A wonderful night was had by all the women who joined us in celebrating our 25th Birthday.  A great night filled with wonderful food, great fun and a chance to look back on what we have achieved in the last 25 years.  We are very proud of our centre and what has happened here since we first opened on the Kapiti Coast.

Cats Night

Congratulations to our 1st prize raffle winner, ticket number 709 Becky Ellen-Johnson and our 2nd prize winner ticket number 974 Irene. What a great night we had.  The show was amazing, the costumes were wonderful and the music was great.  A big thanks again to the continuing support of the Otaki Players and also a huge thank you to the Kapiti community for their support, without the support of these wonderful people our fundraiser would not be possible.

K.W.C courses are very popular which means booking is essential. To register your interest in a course, telephone us on 902 6222 or visit the Centre. Courses cost only $15 plus any equipment fee incurred. Payment of this fee will confirm your place on the course.   Please note that we do not have Eftpos available at the centre, you can pay by Cash, Cheque or by Direct Credit.  Low cost childcare is available during courses, please inquire at the centre for more information.

KWC Courses Term 3 2013

Growing Food and Herbs

Join Green Gardener Hannah Zwartz, to learn about building gardens, finding cheap or free materials, nourishing the soil, and growing your own food. This course covers composting, worm farms, liquid feeds, and planting seeds and cuttings.

3 x Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, beginning 20th August.

“As an absolute beginner to gardening, I felt satisfied with the information to begin with confidence” – participant, 2012

“Very relaxed and hands on” – participant, 2012

Oil Painting for Beginners

Using water-based oils (virtually no odour), we will produce several works including a small landscape and floral image. A chance to make this versatile medium your friend!

6 x Thursdays, 1pm – 2.30pm, beginning 22nd August. This course has an additional $15 fee for materials.

NEW: Introduction to Meditation

We will look at the benefits of meditation and how it can be useful in our lives. We will explore 3 main approaches to meditation, including the history and philosophy behind these methods. Sessions include guided meditation, reading, discussions and watching related DVDs.

6 x Tuesdays, 9.45am – 11.45am, beginning 20th August.

Kitchen Cupboard Cosmetics

Learn to make and use your own natural, ethical and low-cost face,body and hair care products. Experiment with oils, herbs and ‘kitchen cupboard’ nmaterials to make and take home products such as body scrub, moisturiser, perfume, deodorant and toner.

2 x Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, beginning 10th September. This course has an additional $15 fee for materials.

“Exceeded expectations – wonderful to have so many products to take home” – participant, 2012

“Rachel is an excellent tutor who was well organised and approachable” – participant, 2012

Bringing out the Best in Children

A course designed to help women develop positive parenting skills and explore ways to bring out the best in their children (of any age). The course draws on The Virtues Project – click here to visit Virtues Project Aotearoa, and here for the “5 Strategies” they propose, which will be covered in the course.

6 x Thursdays, 9.30am – 11.30am, beginning 22nd August.

“Fantastic course that allows me to see my children differently” – participant, 2012

“I didn’t know what to expect but I got more than I could imagine” – participant, 2012

NEW: Beginner’s Te Reo

Learn about Maori pronunciation, greetings, wiata, pepeha, and simple sentences, in a supportive environment for absolute beginners.

6 x Fridays, 9.30am – 11.30am, beginning 16th August.

NEW: Creating Positive Relationships

This course is about YOU and your relationships. Learn the structure and different patterns within all relationships, how to recover from past relationships and create positive present and new relationships. Learn how to change what’s not working and enhance what is.

6 x Fridays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, beginning 16th August

Yoga for Beginners

Introductory classes that will teach you the basic yoga moves, build your confidence and start your yoga career.

6 x Mondays, 1pm – 2pm, beginning 12th August

Women and Anger Programme

Kapiti Living Without Violence is running a Women and Anger Programme on Monday mornings. The programme provides group education for women on how to manage their anger and make positive changes for themselves and their family.

9 x Mondays, 9.15am-12pm, beginning 29th July

To enrol in this course, please contact Kapiti Living Without Violence 298 1404