This Iyengar Yoga course is held in Howick, East Auckland. Iyengar Yoga is a form of gentle yoga and focuses on performing each asana or posture with attention to alignment and breath control. By focusing on each asana (pose), it allows proper form and focus on breath control. Iyengar pays attention to breathing which helps […]

Zumba Gold Toning Zumba Gold Toning is a low‑impact, dance‑based workout designed especially for active older adults, combining Zumba Gold choreography with light resistance training using toning sticks or small hand weights. It’s slower-paced than standard Zumba but still upbeat, fun, and excellent for strength, balance, and mobility. What Zumba Toning Is Zumba Gold dance […]

Join the Yoga with Judy class for your morning yoga fix! In this class Judy Charlesworth guides you to move with your body and connect your mind and emotions along the way. Judy teaches yoga as the art of letting go - helping you lengthen muscles, create space, and move mindfully through Asanas. Yoga invites […]

The daytime and evening Jewellery Making courses are designed to suit all skill levels in a fun friendly environment. As a beginner, our tutor will firstly guide you step by step while you make a simple ring band. After that, you will be all set to start designing and making your first pendant or pair […]

Delve into the art of watercolour painting with our 8-session watercolour techniques course led by expert artist Elise De Silva. Watercolour is a rewarding yet challenging medium, but with Elise by your side you will gain the skills and confidence to bring your work to life. Designed for all skill levels, this course will provide […]

Gentle Yoga: Move Slowly, Breathe Deeply, Feel Fully In today’s fast-paced world, gentle yoga offers a chance to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your body. Unlike fast or intense styles, gentle yoga focuses on ease, breath, and awareness rather than flexibility, strength, or performance. More importantly, this practice encourages you to listen to […]

Express yourself and meet fellow artists in our Painting for Pleasure Group. The Painting for Pleasure Group is an open untutored group of painters always welcoming newcomers. You may have attended classes previously and are now an accomplished artist and ready to enjoy the love of painting. These sessions are a specific time to paint […]

It’s never too late to find your rhythm! Gentle moves, big smiles, and a whole lot of fun in our Zumba Gold classes! Are you an active senior looking to invigorate your fitness routine, or perhaps a beginner eager to embark on a journey to improved health and vitality? Look no further than Zumba Gold […]

Yoga - Restore Rest Renew This nurturing course combines the slow, mindful movement of Gentle Yoga with the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra to help you unwind, reconnect, and restore balance in both body and mind. Throughout each session, participants slow down, breathe deeply, and move freely without pressure, judgement, or comparison. First, Gentle […]

Join the Yoga with Judy class for your morning yoga fix! In this class Judy Charlesworth guides you to move with your body and connect your mind and emotions along the way. Judy teaches yoga as the art of letting go - helping you lengthen muscles, create space, and move mindfully through Asanas. Yoga invites […]

Delve into the art of watercolour painting with our watercolour techniques course led by expert artist Elise De Silva. Watercolour is a rewarding yet challenging medium, but with Elise by your side you will gain the skills and confidence to bring your work to life. Designed for all skill levels, this course will provide you […]

Join the Painting Essentials class if you wish to learn to paint or improve your practice! This is a great class for beginners. You can either follow at project suggested by Amber, your tutor, or work on your own project! Amber will guide you where needed and provide support and mentorship from start to finish. […]

The difference between drawing and sketching is in the detail. Sketching is artistic, free, and has very few constraints. It is the outline of a concept, like taking a picture as reference. Drawing is refined and advanced, something we do with extra attention. It is filling in the detail. Sketching allows you to experiment, it […]

It’s never too late to find your rhythm! Gentle moves, big smiles, and a whole lot of fun in our Zumba Gold classes! Are you an active senior looking to invigorate your fitness routine, or perhaps a beginner eager to embark on a journey to improved health and vitality? Look no further than Zumba Gold […]

Gentle Yoga: Move Slowly, Breathe Deeply, Feel Fully In today’s fast-paced world, gentle yoga offers a chance to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your body. Unlike fast or intense styles, gentle yoga focuses on ease, breath, and awareness rather than flexibility, strength, or performance. More importantly, this practice encourages you to listen to […]

Discover the benefits of Pilates tailored for seniors in our Pilates Over 60s course! This Pilates course  will help you live an active life. With an older body you need energy and flexibility while avoiding the risk injury. Let Ruby help with that. Pilates for Over 60s is a great way for seniors to start […]

Oil painting with Alvin will be an exploratory journey of realistic oil painting for students as he shares his knowledge and passion of painting with oils. Alvin speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and welcomes everyone to this course. In this course you will learn the many principles and techniques on how to make your paintings […]

Sourdough Bread Making – Starter to Loaf Join our hands-on Sourdough Bread Making Workshop and grab all the secrets to success when baking delicious, naturally leavened bread from scratch! If you’re a beginner Morgan will teach you all you need to know. If you’ve already dabbled with sourdough breadmaking come and refine your techniques. This […]

Cubism Unlocked – A Modernist Painting Workshop Ready to break the rules of traditional art? Then step into the bold, revolutionary world of Cubism. In this dynamic full-day painting workshop, you’ll explore one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century and create your own striking Cubist artworks in just one day. First, […]

Belly Dancing Beginners teaches graceful moves performed with confidence. First, we combine music, movement, and your unique feminine energy to boost your mood and body confidence naturally. Additionally, this dance features joyful torso movements, making it one of the most uplifting styles. Belly Dancing Beginners improves coordination, strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. Moreover, it nourishes […]

Join our Belly Dancing Intermediate and learn graceful dance moves performed with confidence. We’ll use a combination of music, exercise, and your unique feminine beauty to help lift your mood. It is one of the most expressive dance forms that includes delightful movements of the torso. Belly Dancing improves co-ordination, strength & stability, flexibility, and […]

Cheesemaking Masterclass - Feta, Ricotta and Mascarpone! Cheese enthusiasts, rejoice! Learn the art of cheese-making in just two hours with Oak and Thistle’s Julie Craig. This cheesemaking masterclass session is perfect for those who want to incorporate homemade cheese into their kitchen routines, enjoy fresh and healthy products, and save money. Julie will guide you […]

Exclusive offer: six wheels, six participants, five sessions! In this Pottery for Beginners course, you will learn all the foundation principles of how to throw pots on the wheel. Wheelwork is satisfying but can be harder than it looks although very achievable throughout this course. You will learn good skills and then practise, practise, practise […]

Exclusive offer; six wheels, six participants, five sessions! In this Pottery for Beginners course, you will learn all the foundation principles of how to throw pots on the wheel. Wheelwork is satisfying but can be harder than it looks although very achievable throughout this course. You will learn good skills and then practise, practise, practise […]