Intensive Short Courses

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.

A friendly 6-hour course for adults who want to feel safer and more confident online. What you’ll learn: Emails and email addresses, spotting fakes and more.Switching computers/devices onBrowsers, accessing information onlineDownloading/UploadingDifference between mobile phone and computer, wifi & dataTransferring files, basic file managementAnd 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 coeliacs! 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!

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.

Pre-intermediate English Level 1-2Focuses on improving speaking skills for EAL learners.An English beginner class to improve your everyday speaking & listening skills, in a small friendly and supportive group.This short course helps you to be understood more easily and speak with greater confidence.

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. THURSDAY […]

Whether it’s to navigate tough situations or feel more at peace every day, resilience helps us find our way. Learn how to manage stress, reframe, form coping strategies and build your very own resilience toolkit!