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Artsenta
An award-winning art studio for people who use mental health and addiction services. They provide a range of free creative activities and resources for people to try with the support of talented art workers. Regular creative sessions are a great place to start.
Dr Sketchy’s Christchurch
Dr. Sketchy’s is a night of life drawing with a twist. Where you can draw wicked pictures. With colourful models, magical performances, and fantastical prizes… there’s no place like Sketchy’s!
The Old Tin Shed
Art Club for Grown-Ups is an amalgamation of a few different formats. It is a combination of previously run Sip 'n' Splatters, Ladies Nights, and a bit of Kids' Art Club activities thrown in for good measure. Come every week, once in a while, or just as a one-off. You can start a project that runs over a number of weeks or try something new every week. You'll have an opportunity to learn about different artists and techniques and you'll have access to lots of fun materials.
Lee van der Geest Art & Workshops
Come and work with Lee in her cosy straw bale home to create your own unique piece of art. She has a variety of workshop options available to suit any and all levels. Beautiful wire sculptures.
Impressions Nelson
Classes are suitable for the novice and hobby artist who is seeking to develop their creative and technical skills in a relaxed setting, while enjoying the company of others.
Marlborough Art Society
A community art society based in Marlborough. Regular exhibitions featuring local and national artists. Classes and workshops also available.
Art Yoga
A holistic project based on art activities and guided meditations to express your feelings and thoughts. The main purpose is to encourage everyone to restore, align and empower themselves in order to become a strong individual with a life purpose.
Social Cooking
Social Cooking can create fun experiential cooking events for groups of all sizes, from small groups of 10, right up to crowds of 300 or more, the perfect host for any large group events. Shared food experiences bring us together.
Sachie’s Kitchen
Book by phone or online. Choose from Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian, Indian, Korean and Chinese cooking. Totally authentic, award winning chefs from all different countries in Asia who believe in having fun.
Ruth Pretty Cooking School
One of the Wellington region's most highly regarded catering companies. The classes are very popular. Outstanding menus, hospitality and chat.
Riverside Kitchen Classes
Whether you want to brush up on your basic cooking skills, learn to cook simple delicious dishes under the watchful eye of trained chefs, or just want to sit back and enjoy a culinary experience with friends, there is a class for you.
Jazz Indian Cooking Classes
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Homeland Cooking School
Homeland is a cooking school. Homeland is a dining room. Homeland is an innovation hub. Homeland is a connector of communities.
Good From Scratch
Learning to cook has never been simpler or more delicious, thanks to Michael Van de Elzen's Good From Scratch Cookery classes. All the beautiful classes are designed to suit all cooking abilities and experience. Every hands-on class is lead by an experienced host. Sign up for updates for classes and the Supper Club experience.
Cinnamon Lotus Cook School
An evening of fun, entertainment and delicious food with friends and family under the guidance of a professional chef.
Basestep Modern Jive
Learn to partner dance and move with style and grace. The beginners class is great whether you’re looking to learn new dance moves or hone in on your existing talent, this class is what you are looking for. It’s fun and social and the instructors are committed to giving each student attention while also moving the class forward.
Whangārei Rock ‘n’ Roll Club
For people who enjoy the music, the dress and the era to come together and socialise. A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop!
Auckland Dance Club
A group of friendly dancers (both singles and couples) who meet to chat, laugh, enjoy each other's company, and dance. They would love to meet you.
Sun City Rockers Nelson
Hey you cool cats and kittens! The focus of Sun City Rockers, Nelson, is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock'n'roll so check it out. Caters for competitive and social dancers of all ages and levels.
Salsa Club
Salsa is a fun partner dance that you can learn right in Hawke’s Bay. They hold regular classes in both Hastings and Napier and regular salsa parties to connect with fellow learners. I bet you look good on the dance floor!
Seniors Dance
Two Great Locations (Mt Albert and Henderson). Aimed at those 60+ who are able to attend unaided. You will always leave a smile and fell refreshed in your body and mind.
Emily’s Greek Kitchen
Come upstairs above the Little Greece shop and visit Emily’s Greek Kitchen. Learn and experience how to make wonderful, authentic Greek dishes using traditional ingredients. They strive to inspire you and share their passion for Greece and Greek cuisine. Opa!
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School
Hands-on cooking classes, preparing nourishing food in a comfortable, relaxed setting.
North Indian Cooking Classes with Monika
Monika is a foodie at heart. She has lived in India, Bangladesh, China and now NZ. She enjoys teaching adults and children of all ages and ethnicities, how to cook tasty and healthy Indian dishes, snacks, entrees, main dishes, curries, chapatis, paranthas, and desserts, either vegetarian or vegan, dairy or non-dairy, as per people’s choices.
Asian Garden Cooking School
If you enjoy cooking, you’ll love unlocking the secrets of fresh ingredients, many of which are grown in their own market garden onsite, which you will pick and use to create an authentic Asian meal. End the class by sitting down and enjoying your own cooked meals with a glass of wine or beer with new friends and admire your skills.
Arno Jullien
An Auckland based French chef who loves composing new and exciting dishes while also offering French classics on your table. As a private chef and event organiser, Arno offers include in-home fine dining, cooking classes and boutique events.
Al Dente by Raffaela Delmonte
Al Dente hosts culinary events for groups and individuals who want to share several relaxing, adventurous hours in a beautiful location with congenial hosts. Get your group together. Minimum 8, maximum 20.
The Akaroa Cooking School
Akaroa Cooking School named by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 'Places to Learn to Cook the Local Cuisine in the World'. Check out their incredibly popular courses and divine cookbook for some inspo!
Swing Out Central
A friendly, inclusive community who can't wait to meet you and introduce you to this beautiful world of dance.
Full Swing Vintage Dance Company
Full Swing is an open community for everyone who wants to dance, listen to sweet music and learn heaps. People love the friendly social atmosphere.