Creative Pursuits

Join us Tuesday afternoons for a hands-on culinary adventure! Our Local Ashburton Chef James will guide you through the art of making fresh, authentic ITALIAN pasta sauces from scratch. Workshop Schedule: Cost: $45 per workshop or $120 for all three – grab your spot and save!

LEAP into Digital Skills – Create stunning newsletters with Canva in just 6 hours! This beginner-friendly class for adults teaches design, layout, branding and publishing skills to create professional-looking newsletters with confidence.

Discover how to make your own probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and kefir. You’ll learn how fermentation supports digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. Includes take-home jars of your creations!

Learn about timber materials and fastening methods. Gain confidence in using hand and power tools such as planes, drills and bandsaws. Learn technical jargon to become confident in attempting your own project or further study. Term 3 project will focus on making a Spice Rack, Term 4 a Book Holder.

Ready to take your carpentry to the next level? This hands-on class builds on the principles and practical skills of woodworking. Learn to design and construct a simple garden table (T3) and a tool caddy (T4) while mastering essential techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of the “Introduction to Carpentry & Beyond” course.

Open to men and women with some woodwork experience. Work on your woodwork projects as a team with experienced facilitator. Please call us on 9885 9401, to be added on the waiting list.

Participate in craft sessions with a small, relaxed group. BYO craft project. Meet new friends, test your skills, and enjoy great company.Fridays, 1pm – 3pm (weekly) Cost: Gold coin donation appreciated.