Upcoming courses

Name: Understanding the Treaty
Start: 2026-01-27T09:30+13:00
End: 2026-01-29T16:30+13:00
Location: CWEA, Christchurch

Check out all our courses and events starting soon. We encourage early booking as many of our courses book up fast!

Please be aware that you must pay for a course for your place to be secured. If online payment doesn't work for you, phone us on 03-3660285 or call in to the office at 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch.

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January 2026

Jan

-29

Understanding the Treaty

CWEA, Christchurch

From $70.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 - 29 Jan 2026

Tuesday 27 Jan and Thursday 29 Jan

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Network Waitangi

From $70.00 incl. GST

27 - 29 Jan 2026

Tuesday 27 Jan and Thursday 29 Jan

Tuesday 27th and Thursday 29th January 9.30am - 4.30pm

February 2026

WHO ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMANITIES

Feb

-4Mar

WHO ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMANITIES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

4 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

4 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 4th February, 10am-12pm

EUROPEAN HISTORY THROUGH ART AND AESTHETICS

Feb

-4Mar

EUROPEAN HISTORY THROUGH ART AND AESTHETICS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

4 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

4 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 4th February, 12.30-2.30pm

Feb

-30Mar

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOURS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $102.00 incl. GST

Discount

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Rebecca Smallridge

From $102.00 incl. GST

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 9th February

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - AFTERNOON

Feb

-2Mar

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - AFTERNOON

CWEA, Christchurch

From $48.00 incl. GST

Discount

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $48.00 incl. GST

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 9th February, : 1-2.30 pm

Feb

-23Mar

MAKING ART: MADE SIMPLE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $103.00 incl. GST

Discount

9 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

7 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $103.00 incl. GST

9 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026

7 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Starts 9th February, 6-8pm

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - EVENING

Feb

-2Mar

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - EVENING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $48.00 incl. GST

Discount

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $48.00 incl. GST

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Starts 9th February, 6.30-8pm

Feb

A TALE OF TWO HEISTS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $10.00 incl. GST

Discount

Tue 10 Feb 2026

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Rosie Ibbotson

From $10.00 incl. GST

Tue 10 Feb 2026

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Tuesday 10th February, 12.30-2pm

Feb

-31Mar

SINGING TO IMPROVE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Starts 10th February, 2-3pm

Feb

-31Mar

UKULELE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Starts 10th February, 3.15-4.15pm

Feb

-1Apr

DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $102.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Nina Cook

From $102.00 incl. GST

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 11th February, 9.30-11.30am

Feb

-4Mar

SASHIKO FOR BEGINNERS “KOGIN”

CWEA, Christchurch

From $41.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $41.00 incl. GST

11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 11th February, 1-2.30pm,

Feb

-1Apr

TAI CHI, QIGONG AND HARA ALIGNMENT

CWEA, Christchurch

From $49.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Geraldine Parkes

From $49.00 incl. GST

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Starts 11th February, 2.15-3.15pm

Feb

-2Apr

UKULELE FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Starts 12th February

Feb

-2Apr

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL – various speakers

CWEA, Christchurch

From $49.00 incl. GST

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12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Doug Napier

Jeff Plowman

Simon Pollard

Karey Meisner

Dave Foster

Fiona Gilston

Paul Broady

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $49.00 incl. GST

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 12th February, 10.30-11.30am

Feb

-2Apr

SINGING FOR PLEASURE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Deen Coulson

From $58.00 incl. GST

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 12th February, 11am-12noon, 8 Thursdays

Feb

-2Apr

TE REO MĀORI , PRONUNCIATION & INTRO

CWEA, Christchurch

From $49.00 incl. GST

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12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Maria Korako-Tait

From $49.00 incl. GST

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 12th February, 6.30-7.30pm

ART HISTORY: THE JAPANESE IMPRESSIONISTS

Feb

-20

ART HISTORY: THE JAPANESE IMPRESSIONISTS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $27.00 incl. GST

Discount

13 - 20 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Jeanne Cooper

From $27.00 incl. GST

13 - 20 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 13th February, 10am -12pm

Feb

-20

SCIENCE AND PSEUDOSCIENCE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

13 - 20 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

13 - 20 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 13th February, 10.30am-12pm

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

Feb

-13Mar

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $61.00 incl. GST

Sold out

13 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Monica Lopossay

From $61.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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13 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 13th February, 12.30-2.30pm

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Feb

ABSOLUTELY PRACTICAL SASHIKO

CWEA, Christchurch

From $29.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sat 14 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $29.00 incl. GST

Sold out

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Sat 14 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Saturday 14th Feb, 9.30am-12.30pm

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Feb

WIDE HORIZONS INSPIRED BY GEORGIA O’KEEFE AND RITA ANGUS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $50.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 15 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $50.00 incl. GST

Sun 15 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

Sunday 15th Feb, 10am-2.30pm

Feb

-29Mar

POETRY AFTERNOONS WITH BACHELARD

CWEA, Christchurch

From $49.00 incl. GST

Discount

15 Feb 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

4 Sundays; 2–4PM, fortnightly

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Lucie Rivet

From $49.00 incl. GST

15 Feb 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

4 Sundays; 2–4PM, fortnightly

Starts 15 February, 2-4pm

Feb

-16Mar

CIVICS 101

CWEA, Christchurch

From $46.00 incl. GST

Discount

16 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Quentin Findlay

From $46.00 incl. GST

16 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Starts 16th February, 6.30-8pm

Feb

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS - MORNING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $18.00 incl. GST

Discount

Tue 17 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Jennifer Leahy

From $18.00 incl. GST

Tue 17 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tuesday 17th February, 10am-12.30pm

Feb

-24

CLIMATE, WEATHER AND FLOODS!

CWEA, Christchurch

From $27.00 incl. GST

Discount

17 - 24 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

From $27.00 incl. GST

17 - 24 Feb 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 17th February, 12.30 – 2.30pm

Feb

-11Mar

JOYFUL CHORES?! (YES, REALLY.)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $26.00 incl. GST

Discount

18 Feb 2026 - 11 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $26.00 incl. GST

18 Feb 2026 - 11 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Starts 18th February, 11.15-12.15pm

Feb

FIRST TIME TANGLING - EVENING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $25.00 incl. GST

Discount

Thu 19 Feb 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ildica Boyd

From $25.00 incl. GST

Thu 19 Feb 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2 hours)

Thursday 19th February, 6-8pm

Feb

POWER FOODS FOR THE BRAIN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $26.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 21 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Katarina Tawiri

From $26.00 incl. GST

Sat 21 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Starts 21st February, 9.30am-12.30pm

Feb

DIY COSMETICS: YOUR CHOICE OF LIPSTICK OR A HIGHLIGHT STICK

CWEA, Christchurch

From $38.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 22 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Jo Day

From $38.00 incl. GST

Sun 22 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

Starts 22nd February, 9.30am-1pm

Feb

AFTERNOON TEA WITH… Duncan Webb

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Sold out

Mon 23 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Duncan Webb

Free

Sold out

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Mon 23 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Monday 23rd February, 1-2.30pm

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Feb

FIRST TIME TANGLING - AFTERNOON

CWEA, Christchurch

From $25.00 incl. GST

Discount

Tue 24 Feb 2026

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ildica Boyd

From $25.00 incl. GST

Tue 24 Feb 2026

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (2 hours)

Tuesday 24th Feb, 12.30-2.30pm

Feb

-6Mar

UNDERSTANDING DINOSAURS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

27 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 27th February, 10-30am-12pm

Feb

-27Mar

AN INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Fri 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $63.00 incl. GST

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Fri 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Starts 27th February, 2.30-4.30pm

Feb

JAPANESE COOKING: PORK DUMPLINGS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 28 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sat 28 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Starts 28th February, 1-3.30pm

March 2026

Mar

-30

WEA WRITERS GROUP

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

2 - 30 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $63.00 incl. GST

2 - 30 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 2nd March, 10am-12pm

LOOKING AT, UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING ART

Mar

-30

LOOKING AT, UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING ART

CWEA, Christchurch

From $58.00 incl. GST

Discount

2 - 30 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Diane Swain

From $58.00 incl. GST

2 - 30 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Mon 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Starts 2nd March, 1.30-3.30pm

Mar

-31

POLITICS MADE PLAIN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

3 - 31 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

3 - 31 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 3rd March, 12.30-2.30pm

Mar

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS - EVENING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $18.00 incl. GST

Discount

Tue 3 Mar 2026

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Jennifer Leahy

From $18.00 incl. GST

Tue 3 Mar 2026

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tuesday 3rd March, 6-8.30pm

Mar

-2Apr

BIG IDEAS FROM TED

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

5 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Elaine Mayo

Free

5 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 5th March, 12.30-2pm

Mar

SEAWEEK: OUR CHANGING OCEANS

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Thu 5 Mar 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

Free

Thu 5 Mar 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Starts 5th March, 6.30-8pm

WHAT ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCIENCES

Mar

-8Apr

WHAT ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCIENCES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Mar 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

11 Mar 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 11th March, 10am-12pm

WHY ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Mar

-8Apr

WHY ARE WE? HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $63.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Mar 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Michael Couch

From $63.00 incl. GST

11 Mar 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Wed 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 11th March, 12.30-2.30pm

Mar

-1Apr

SASHIKO: THE NEXT STEPS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $41.00 incl. GST

Discount

11 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $41.00 incl. GST

11 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

4 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 11th March, 1-2.30pm

Mar

-27

CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

13 - 27 Mar 2026

3 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Fiona Gilston

From $28.00 incl. GST

13 - 27 Mar 2026

3 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 13th March, 10-11.30am

Mar

-4Apr

PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $93.00 incl. GST

Discount

14 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM – 2, Tuesdays 5.30-7.30

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Chris Beardsley

From $93.00 incl. GST

14 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

5 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM – 2, Tuesdays 5.30-7.30

Starts Sat 14 Mar; 9am-2pm. Then Tuesday nights 5.30-7.30pm, 3 wks from 17 March. Finally, Saturday 4 April 9am-2pm.

Mar

IKEBANA: THE ART OF JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $25.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 15 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (3 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $25.00 incl. GST

Sun 15 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (3 hours)

Sunday 15th March, 11-2pm

Mar

JAPANESE TEMAKI SUSHI

CWEA, Christchurch

From $31.00 incl. GST

Discount

Fri 20 Mar 2026

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $31.00 incl. GST

Fri 20 Mar 2026

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Friday 20th March, 12.30-3pm