Intensive Short Courses

Spring salad dressings – 20 NOV Learn some new dressings to make your salads exciting, a garlic tahini dressing, green goddess and a creamy avocado dressing. BBQ marinades – 27 NOV Bring new flavors to your family BBQs, thai turmeric chicken, vietnamese lamb and carnitas pork marinades. Xmas treats – 4 DEC Tasty treats to […]

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 pasta from scratch. Workshop Schedule: Cost: $45 per workshop or $120 for all three – grab your spot and save!

LEAP into Digital Skills – Learn how to create stunning visuals for social media, cards, and more using Canva. This beginner-friendly course will help you: Explore Canva’s easy-to-use tools and templates; Design eye-catching social media posts and invitations; Learn basic editing techniques for home or work projects; Share and download your creations with confidence.

Learn to use digital maps and travel apps for everything from public transport to walking tours. Create digital itineraries with TripIt, explore destinations with YouTube, Google Earth and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro in the kitchen or just starting to explore gluten-free options, this class is for YOU. Learn how to prepare safe, affordable, healthy and delicious gluten-free meals for celiacs! Free recipe to take home and try each week.

LEAP into Digital Skills – Discover the world of AI and ChatBots. Course covers ChatGPT and other chatbots and their interactions, explore using AI for all kinds of aspects in your life including work and daily life tasks, image creation, using AI to manipulate music, and the pitfalls to be aware of!

Leap into Digital Skills Learn the ins and outs of smartphones and tablets, essential apps and features to unlock the full potential of your mobile device. Includes how to protect your personal information, recognize and avoid online threats, and set up secure profiles across platforms. This course will give you the tools to navigate the […]

Join us for a practical course designed to help you build resilience and explore strategies for increasing positivity in your life.This is a practical 3-week course which will help you build on your knowledge and skills for managing stress, bouncing back from setbacks and increasing your confidence and self-awareness.

Learn how to use a variety of hand tools to fix minor repairs at home. Covers language of fixing things around the house and shows you how, including: drilling holes into different surfaces; fixing squeaky hinges, winter-proofing the home, clearing blocked drains, caulking joints, understanding fuse boxes and more. A practical and supportive group.