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Arts and Crafts

ART HISTORY: HUNDERTWASSER VISIONARY ARTIST, ACTIVIST

ART HISTORY: HUNDERTWASSER VISIONARY ARTIST, ACTIVIST

Friday morning

From $13.00 incl. GST

Friday 13th June, from 10am-12noon

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CRAFT FOR A CAUSE

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE

8 Thursday mornings

Free

From Thursday 1st May; 10.30am to 12noon

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CROCHET FOR FUN: BEGINNERS

CROCHET FOR FUN: BEGINNERS

4 Monday Evenings

$49.00 incl. GST

From Monday 28 April, 6.30-8pm

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DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE

DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE

8 Wednesday mornings

$96.00 incl. GST

Starts 30th April, 9.30-11.30am

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CREATIVE WATERCOLOURS

CREATIVE WATERCOLOURS

7 Monday mornings, exc 2 June*

$86.00 incl. GST

Starts 28th April, 7 Mondays 10am – 12pm

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EXPLORE PRINT MAKING

EXPLORE PRINT MAKING

2 Saturdays

From $60.00 incl. GST

Starts 10th May, 2 Saturdays, 10.30-3pm

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KNITTING: POD-CAST-ON

KNITTING: POD-CAST-ON

7 Mondays excludes 2 June

Free

Starts 28th April, 10-11.30am,

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LUMINOUS HUNDERTWASSER: Workshop

LUMINOUS HUNDERTWASSER: Workshop

One Sunday afternoon

From $34.00 incl. GST

Sunday 15th June, 12.30-4.30pm

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PAINTERS SPACE

PAINTERS SPACE

6 Friday mornings

$30.00 incl. GST

Starts 2nd May, 10-12

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MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

5 Friday afternoons

$58.00 incl. GST

Starts 2nd May, 12.30-2.30pm

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RARANGA WEAVING: PUTIPUTI (FLOWERS)

RARANGA WEAVING: PUTIPUTI (FLOWERS)

1 Saturday

$26.00 incl. GST

Saturday 26th April, 10-1pm, $26

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RARANGA WEAVING: MATARIKI STARS

RARANGA WEAVING: MATARIKI STARS

One Saturday morning

From $24.00 incl. GST

Saturday 14th June, 10-1pm

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CHUNKY T-SHIRT YARN BASKETS

CHUNKY T-SHIRT YARN BASKETS

1 Saturday morning

From $21.00 incl. GST

Saturday 28th June, 10-12.30

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INK JOY: JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH WORK

INK JOY: JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH WORK

4 Wednesdays

From $43.00 incl. GST

Starts 28th May, 1-2.30pm

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SASHIKO: JAPANESE HAND STITCHING

SASHIKO: JAPANESE HAND STITCHING

3 Monday evenings

From $34.00 incl. GST

Starts 26th May, 6.30-8pm

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SEWING BASICS: MEND YOUR MERINO

SEWING BASICS: MEND YOUR MERINO

Saturday afternoon

$35.00 incl. GST

Saturday 3rd May, 1-4.30pm

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SEWING: MOVING UP FROM THE BASICS: USING A PATTERN

SEWING: MOVING UP FROM THE BASICS: USING A PATTERN

1 Sunday

From $33.00 incl. GST

Sunday 29th June, 10.30-2.30pm

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ZENTANGLE: ENTER THE LABYRINTH!

ZENTANGLE: ENTER THE LABYRINTH!

2 Thursday nights

From $34.00 incl. GST

Starts 19th June, 6-8pm

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Current Issues

AFTERNOON TEA WITH… Sara Templeton

AFTERNOON TEA WITH… Sara Templeton

Friday afternoon

Free

Friday 30th May, 1-2.30pm

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EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS- SO CONNECTED AND YET NOT

EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS- SO CONNECTED AND YET NOT

2 Tuesday afternoons

From $27.00 incl. GST

Starts 13th May, 12.30-2.30pm

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HISTORY OF THE US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP

HISTORY OF THE US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP

2 Tuesday afternoons

From $27.00 incl. GST

Starts 17th June, 12.30-2.30pm

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UNDERSTANDING THE TREATY IN 2025

UNDERSTANDING THE TREATY IN 2025

2 consecutive days

From $68.00 incl. GST

Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 9.30am - 4.30pm

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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

5 Monday afternoons

From $45.00 incl. GST

Starts 12th May, 12.30-2pm

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CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

Monday evening

Free

Monday 16 June, 7-8.30PM

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TARIFFS AND TRADE

TARIFFS AND TRADE

1 session

From $13.00 incl. GST

Tuesday 27th May, 10.30-12.30

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Environment and Science

20TH CENTURY VISIONS OF THE FUTURE:

20TH CENTURY VISIONS OF THE FUTURE:

2 Fridays

From $18.00 incl. GST

Starts 30th May, 10-11.30am, 2 Fridays $20

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THE MARVELLOUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

THE MARVELLOUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

2 Friday mornings

$20.00 incl. GST

Starts 2nd May, 10-11.30am

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History

HISTORY OF THE USA: THE EARLY YEARS to 1850

HISTORY OF THE USA: THE EARLY YEARS to 1850

5 Wednesday afternoons

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 23rd April, 12.30-2.30pm,

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HISTORY OF THE USA: THE LATER YEARS

HISTORY OF THE USA: THE LATER YEARS

5 Wednesday afternoons

From $58.00 incl. GST

Starts 28th May, 12.30-2.30pm

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KATE SHEPPARD HOUSE TOUR WITH AFTERNOON TEA AND TALK

KATE SHEPPARD HOUSE TOUR WITH AFTERNOON TEA AND TALK

Thursday afternoon

From $27.00 incl. GST

Thursday 8th May, 1-3pm

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KENNAWAY HENDERSON: Artist, Editor, Conscientious Objector

KENNAWAY HENDERSON: Artist, Editor, Conscientious Objector

Tuesday afternoon

From $10.00 incl. GST

Tuesday 27th May, 1-2.30pm,

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HISTORY OF THE US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP

HISTORY OF THE US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP

2 Tuesday afternoons

From $27.00 incl. GST

Starts 17th June, 12.30-2.30pm

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Language, Literature and Film

CLASSIC HORROR MOVIES: '30S & '40S

CLASSIC HORROR MOVIES: '30S & '40S

2 Tuesday afternoons

$20.00 incl. GST

Starts 29th April, 12.30-2pm,

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PLAYING WITH POETRY

PLAYING WITH POETRY

3 Monday mornings

From $38.00 incl. GST

Starts 9th June, 10-12

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WEA WRITERS GROUP

WEA WRITERS GROUP

5 Monday mornings

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 28th April, 10am-12 noon

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WEA BOOK GROUPS

WEA BOOK GROUPS

An 1hr - 1.5 hrs per month

$85.00 incl. GST

First Monday of month, 12-1pm NO SPACES email to go on waitlist First Thursday of month, 6-7.30pm SPACES AVAILABLE

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Lifestyle

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

8 Thursday mornings

$47.00 incl. GST

Starts 1st May, 10.30-11.30am

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NATURAL SKINCARE: KAWA KAWA & CALENDULA MOISTURISER

NATURAL SKINCARE: KAWA KAWA & CALENDULA MOISTURISER

1 Saturday afternoon

From $36.00 incl. GST

Saturday 28th June, 1.30 - 5pm

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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

5 Monday afternoons

From $45.00 incl. GST

Starts 12th May, 12.30-2pm

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NATURAL SKINCARE: MAKE PROPER LIPSTICK

NATURAL SKINCARE: MAKE PROPER LIPSTICK

1 Sunday

From $36.00 incl. GST

Sunday 8th June, 1.30-5pm

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GAMES AND CHAT

GAMES AND CHAT

Fortnightly on a Thursday

From $42.00 incl. GST

Starts 8th May, 4 workshops, 12.30-2pm

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PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

Sat 17 May, 14 Jun 4 Tues nights

From $93.00 incl. GST

Sat 17 May & Sat 14 Jun; 9-1pm & 4 x Tues from 20 May: 5.30-7.30pm

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WABI SABI YOUR WAY TO A MINDFUL AND CLUTTER FREE LIFE

WABI SABI YOUR WAY TO A MINDFUL AND CLUTTER FREE LIFE

4 Wednesday afternoons

$38.00 incl. GST

Starts 30th April, 1-2.30pm

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THE GREAT WEA SWAP SHOP

THE GREAT WEA SWAP SHOP

1 FRIDAY

From $3.00 incl. GST

Friday 23rd May, 5-7pm

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LATE AUTUMN FORAGING

LATE AUTUMN FORAGING

1 Wednesday session

From $18.00 incl. GST

Wednesday 7th May, 10am - 12pm

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JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

1 Saturday

$28.00 incl. GST

Saturday 10th May, 10-12.30

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CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

Monday evening

Free

Monday 16 June, 7-8.30PM

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MAHJONG

MAHJONG

Weekly, Tuesday Mornings

Free

Tuesdays, 10-12noon, $4 suggested donation

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Mahjong

Mahjong

Tuesday mornings

Free

Weekly on Tuesdays, 10-12

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Lifestyle: Food

PREVENTING HEART DISEASE NATURALLY

PREVENTING HEART DISEASE NATURALLY

1 Saturday

$28.00 incl. GST

Saturday 3rd May, 9.30-12.30

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LATE AUTUMN FORAGING

LATE AUTUMN FORAGING

1 Wednesday session

From $18.00 incl. GST

Wednesday 7th May, 10am - 12pm

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REVERSING DIABETES NATURALLY: A PLANT BASED APPROACH

REVERSING DIABETES NATURALLY: A PLANT BASED APPROACH

1 Saturday session

From $26.00 incl. GST

Saturday 17th May, 9.30-12.30

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JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

1 Saturday

$28.00 incl. GST

Saturday 10th May, 10-12.30

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Movement and Music

MOVEMENT AND MUSIC FOR FUN

MOVEMENT AND MUSIC FOR FUN

6 Mondays

$41.00 incl. GST

Starts 28th April, 1-2pm

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TAI CHI, QIGONG AND HARA ALIGNMENT

TAI CHI, QIGONG AND HARA ALIGNMENT

8 Wednesdays

$48.00 incl. GST

Starts 30th April, 2.15-3.15pm

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LET’S SING IN ITALIAN!

LET’S SING IN ITALIAN!

8 Thursdays

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 1st May, 12.30-1.30pm

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SINGING FOR PLEASURE

SINGING FOR PLEASURE

8 Thursdays

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 1st May, 11am-12noon,

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UKULELE FOR FUN – Deen Coulson

UKULELE FOR FUN – Deen Coulson

8 Thursday mornings

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 1 May, 9.45-10.45am,

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SINGING TO IMPROVE

SINGING TO IMPROVE

8 Tuesday afternoons

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 29th April, 2-3pm

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CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

Monday evening

Free

Monday 16 June, 7-8.30PM

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Philosophy and Cultural Studies

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

Monday evening

Free

Monday 16 June, 7-8.30PM

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IS MATHS REAL?

IS MATHS REAL?

5 sessions, fortnightly basis

$35.00 incl. GST

From Thursday 1 May, 12.30-2pm

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ETHICAL PROBLEMS and APPLICATIONS

ETHICAL PROBLEMS and APPLICATIONS

5 Wednesday mornings

From $58.00 incl. GST

Starts Wednesday 28 May, 10-12

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ETHICS AND MORALITY

ETHICS AND MORALITY

5 Wednesday mornings

$60.00 incl. GST

Starts 23rd April, 10-12

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Evening & Weekend

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

CELEBRATE MATARIKI WITH WAIATA

Monday evening

Free

Monday 16 June, 7-8.30PM

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CHUNKY T-SHIRT YARN BASKETS

CHUNKY T-SHIRT YARN BASKETS

1 Saturday morning

From $21.00 incl. GST

Saturday 28th June, 10-12.30

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RARANGA WEAVING: MATARIKI STARS

RARANGA WEAVING: MATARIKI STARS

One Saturday morning

From $24.00 incl. GST

Saturday 14th June, 10-1pm

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ZENTANGLE: ENTER THE LABYRINTH!

ZENTANGLE: ENTER THE LABYRINTH!

2 Thursday nights

From $34.00 incl. GST

Starts 19th June, 6-8pm

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SEWING: MOVING UP FROM THE BASICS: USING A PATTERN

SEWING: MOVING UP FROM THE BASICS: USING A PATTERN

1 Sunday

From $33.00 incl. GST

Sunday 29th June, 10.30-2.30pm

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SEWING BASICS: MEND YOUR MERINO

SEWING BASICS: MEND YOUR MERINO

Saturday afternoon

$35.00 incl. GST

Saturday 3rd May, 1-4.30pm

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SASHIKO: JAPANESE HAND STITCHING

SASHIKO: JAPANESE HAND STITCHING

3 Monday evenings

From $34.00 incl. GST

Starts 26th May, 6.30-8pm

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LUMINOUS HUNDERTWASSER: Workshop

LUMINOUS HUNDERTWASSER: Workshop

One Sunday afternoon

From $34.00 incl. GST

Sunday 15th June, 12.30-4.30pm

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RARANGA WEAVING: PUTIPUTI (FLOWERS)

RARANGA WEAVING: PUTIPUTI (FLOWERS)

1 Saturday

$26.00 incl. GST

Saturday 26th April, 10-1pm, $26

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EXPLORE PRINT MAKING

EXPLORE PRINT MAKING

2 Saturdays

From $60.00 incl. GST

Starts 10th May, 2 Saturdays, 10.30-3pm

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CROCHET FOR FUN: BEGINNERS

CROCHET FOR FUN: BEGINNERS

4 Monday Evenings

$49.00 incl. GST

From Monday 28 April, 6.30-8pm

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JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

JAPANESE COOKING ON A BUDGET

1 Saturday

$28.00 incl. GST

Saturday 10th May, 10-12.30

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REVERSING DIABETES NATURALLY: A PLANT BASED APPROACH

REVERSING DIABETES NATURALLY: A PLANT BASED APPROACH

1 Saturday session

From $26.00 incl. GST

Saturday 17th May, 9.30-12.30

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PREVENTING HEART DISEASE NATURALLY

PREVENTING HEART DISEASE NATURALLY

1 Saturday

$28.00 incl. GST

Saturday 3rd May, 9.30-12.30

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THE GREAT WEA SWAP SHOP

THE GREAT WEA SWAP SHOP

1 FRIDAY

From $3.00 incl. GST

Friday 23rd May, 5-7pm

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PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

Sat 17 May, 14 Jun 4 Tues nights

From $93.00 incl. GST

Sat 17 May & Sat 14 Jun; 9-1pm & 4 x Tues from 20 May: 5.30-7.30pm

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Please note all courses are at the WEA, 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch unless stated otherwise.

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