Upcoming courses

Name: FIRST TIME TANGLING
Start: 2026-08-06T18:00+12:00
End: 2026-08-06T20:00+12:00
Location: CWEA

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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August 2026

Aug

FIRST TIME TANGLING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $25.00 incl. GST

Discount

Thu 6 Aug 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ildica Boyd

From $25.00 incl. GST

Thu 6 Aug 2026

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

Thursday 6 August 6-8pm

Aug

-4Sep

NORTHERN LIGHTS AND BRILLIANT MINDS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $31.00 incl. GST

Discount

7 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $31.00 incl. GST

7 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 7 August from 1-2pm

Aug

POWER FOODS FOR THE BRAIN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 8 Aug 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Katarina Tawiri

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sat 8 Aug 2026

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

Saturday 8 August, from 9.30-12.30pm

Aug

HUNDERTWASSER FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $52.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 9 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $52.00 incl. GST

Sun 9 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

Sunday 9 August from 10am to 4pm

Aug

NOMAD CENTURY: HOW TO SURVIVE THE CLIMATE UPHEAVAL

CWEA, Christchurch

From $14.00 incl. GST

Discount

Mon 10 Aug 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Mark Sheehan

Derek Wallace

From $14.00 incl. GST

Mon 10 Aug 2026

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

Monday 10 August 12.30-2.30pm

Aug

AFTERNOON TEA WITH... MP MEGAN WOODS

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

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Tue 11 Aug 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

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Tue 11 Aug 2026

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

Tuesday 11 August, 1-2.30pm, $koha

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Aug

-3Sep

JAPANESE CONVERSATION FOR TRAVELLERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $38.00 incl. GST

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13 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $38.00 incl. GST

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13 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 13 August from 6-7.30pm

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Aug

-18Sep

CREATIVE PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA

CWEA, Christchurch

From $39.00 incl. GST

Discount

14 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $39.00 incl. GST

14 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Starts 14 August

Aug

-21

THE ENERGY TRANSITION

CWEA, Christchurch

From $24.00 incl. GST

Discount

14 - 21 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Anne Scott

From $24.00 incl. GST

14 - 21 Aug 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 14 August from 10am to 12 noon

Aug

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN IRAN

CWEA, Christchurch

From $13.00 incl. GST

Discount

Thu 20 Aug 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Hamish McGregor

From $13.00 incl. GST

Thu 20 Aug 2026

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

Thursday 20 August from 6-8pm

Aug

DON’T DITCH IT, FIX IT: MEND YOUR MERINO

CWEA, Christchurch

From $33.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 23 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Ruth Targus

From $33.00 incl. GST

Sun 23 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

Saturday 23 August from 10am to 1.30pm

Aug

-14Sep

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $44.00 incl. GST

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24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $44.00 incl. GST

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24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 24 August from 1-2.30pm

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CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – LEFT HAND FRIENDLY!

Aug

-14Sep

CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – LEFT HAND FRIENDLY!

CWEA, Christchurch

From $44.00 incl. GST

Discount

24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $44.00 incl. GST

24 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Starts 24 August from 6-7.30pm

Aug

-1Sep

ANIMAL ORIGINS OF OUR INTELLIGENCE?

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

25 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

25 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 25 August from 12.30-2pm

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part Two: Holistic Health and Active Citizenship

Aug

-17Sep

THRIVING TOGETHER AROUND BIG IDEAS Part Two: Holistic Health and Active Citizenship

CWEA, Christchurch

From $37.00 incl. GST

Discount

27 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Elaine Mayo

Bronwyn Thurlow

Niki Davis

From $37.00 incl. GST

27 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

4 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Starts 27 August from 12.30-2pm

CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES: INNOVATION AND HOPE

Aug

-4Sep

CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES: INNOVATION AND HOPE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Fiona Gilston

From $19.00 incl. GST

28 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 28 August from 10 - 11.30am

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (August)

Aug

-25Sep

MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS (August)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $61.00 incl. GST

Discount

28 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Monica Lopossay

From $61.00 incl. GST

28 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

5 weeks, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts 28 August

September 2026

Sep

JAPANESE ONE-POT BUDGET COOKING

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sat 5 Sep 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $28.00 incl. GST

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Sat 5 Sep 2026

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

Saturday 5 September, from 1-3.30pm

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MOVIE MAGIC: HOW FILM AND TELEVISION REALLY WORK

Sep

-14

MOVIE MAGIC: HOW FILM AND TELEVISION REALLY WORK

CWEA, Christchurch

From $26.00 incl. GST

Discount

7 - 14 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Dr Rie Natalenko

From $26.00 incl. GST

7 - 14 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Mon 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 7 September, 10am - 12 noon

Sep

OUR CHANGING OCEANS

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Fri 11 Sep 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

Free

Fri 11 Sep 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Friday 11 September from 10 - 11.30am

Sep

RARANGA WEAVING: SMALL BASKETS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $30.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kathy Harford

From $30.00 incl. GST

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

Saturday 12 September from 9am to 1pm

Sep

VEGAN INDIAN COOKING ON A BUDGET

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

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Sat 12 Sep 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

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Sat 12 Sep 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 hours)

Saturday 12 September, 11am-1pm

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Sep

JAPANESE COOKING: OKONOMIYAKI/SAVOURY FRITTERS

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sold out

Sun 13 Sep 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Kazuko Iwai

From $28.00 incl. GST

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Sun 13 Sep 2026

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

Sunday 13 September, from 1-3.30pm

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Sep

WHAT WAS UP IN THE PLIOCENE EPOCH?

CWEA, Christchurch

Free

Thu 17 Sep 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Paul Broady

Free

Thu 17 Sep 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Thursday 17 September from 6-7.30pm

Sep

-25

MEET THE BEETLES

CWEA, Christchurch

From $19.00 incl. GST

Discount

18 - 25 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Simon Pollard

From $19.00 incl. GST

18 - 25 Sep 2026

2 weeks, Fri 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Starts 18 September 10 - 11.30am

Sep

JAPANESE DUMPLINGS FROM SCRATCH – Handmade Wrappers & Fillings

CWEA, Christchurch

From $30.00 incl. GST

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Fri 18 Sep 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Toyomi Furuta

From $30.00 incl. GST

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Fri 18 Sep 2026

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

Friday 18 September from 12.30-3.30pm

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Sep

FOODS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sat 19 Sep 2026

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

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Katarina Tawiri

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sat 19 Sep 2026

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

Saturday 19 September, from 9.30am-12.30pm

Sep

FLAMBOYANT FRIDA KAHLO: PAINT AN ARTWORK IN HER STYLE

CWEA, Christchurch

From $28.00 incl. GST

Discount

Sun 20 Sep 2026

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (4 hours)

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Margaret Taylor

From $28.00 incl. GST

Sun 20 Sep 2026

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (4 hours)

20 September 2026 from 12.30-4.30pm

October 2026

KNIT A BEANIE FOR WINTER WARMTH – Craft for a cause workshop

Oct

-8

KNIT A BEANIE FOR WINTER WARMTH – Craft for a cause workshop

CWEA, Christchurch

From $23.00 incl. GST

Discount

1 - 8 Oct 2026

2 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

C4C Crafter Group

From $23.00 incl. GST

1 - 8 Oct 2026

2 weeks, Thu 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts 1 October from 10.30-12noon

Oct

-15

UNDERSTANDING THE TREATY IN 2026

CWEA, Christchurch

From $70.00 incl. GST

Discount

8 - 15 Oct 2026

2 weeks, Thu 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

CWEA, Christchurch

Presented by

Network Waitangi

From $70.00 incl. GST

8 - 15 Oct 2026

2 weeks, Thu 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Starts 8th October, 2 Thursdays, 9.30am - 4.30pm, $72