Join artist Camila Vargas for a 6-week painting course exploring acrylic and watercolour techniques. Learn fundamentals like colour theory and perspective while developing your own projects.

All skill levels welcome. Mondays 1 to 3 pm, starting 2 February for 6 weeks. No class 9 March. $120

Wednesday playgroup from 10 am to 11:30 am during school term. Carers and children up to 5 years of age can attend. We have craft, painting, outdoor fun and singing. Cost is $55 per family per semester. Please enter via Marquis Street car park.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro in the kitchen or just starting to explore gluten-free options, this class is for YOU.
Learn how to prepare safe, affordable, healthy and delicious gluten-free meals for coeliacs!
Free recipe to take home and try each week.

Mon 1pm - 3pm
T1: 16 Feb - 23 Mar (5wks, nc 9/3)
T2: 4 May - 1 Jun (5wks)

This group of artistic seniors gather weekly to explore their own creativity and encourage others. Join this supportive group to connect or reconnect with your artistic side.

As limited materials are available, clients are encouraged to bring their own art supplies.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre.

Develop your creativity and be inspired! Our experienced tutor teaches a variety of art mediums – bring your own project or be guided to explore with a medium of choice including drawing, oil, acrylic and watercolour painting.

Fridays 10am – 12pm, starting 30 January (9 weeks) Price: $184

Whether you would like to learn techniques to start you off on your sewing journey or some professional techniques and finishes to take to the next level, this is the class for you. BYO sewing machine.
Tuesdays 12:30 to 3 pm

Come and join our new social craft group.

Bring along your creative project and chat with other friendly makers. All crafts and hobbies are welcome.

Tea and coffee provided.

Continue on your German language journey. Class covers reading, writing, conversation and grammar, as well as German culture and travel. Requires 3 years of practice.

Tuesday 1:00 pm – 2.30 pm

Learn from experienced tutors and create detailed, vibrant art using Watercolour.

Thu 9:30am – 11:30am
Term 1, 2026 from 5 Feb $250.00 (9 weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 23 Apr $250.00 (9 weeks)

Thu 12:45pm – 2:45pm
Term 1, 2026 from 5 Feb $250.00 (9 weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 23 Apr $250.00 (9 weeks)

Learn to paint or draw plants in this specialized class. Our tutor, Marg has many years, experience teaching botanical art. Suitable for art students with some experience.

Wednesday 9:30am – 12:00pm
Term 1, 2026 from 4th Feb $312.00 (9 Weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 22nd Apr $312.00 (9 Weeks)

Wednesday 1.00pm – 3:30pm
Term 1, 2026 from 4th Feb $312.00 (9 Weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 22nd Apr $312.00 (9 Weeks)