COURSES CURRENTLY RUNNING DURING THE SCHOOL TERMS, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
There are twelve separate classes running from our training rooms at 69 Hampshire Street or 48 Portsmouth Street. We are on or near the bus route for the No. 40 and No. 51 buses. Eleven of these are our own programmes and one other ‘Roll With It’ a parenting course, run in conjunction with Barnados.
Our classes are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The only requirement is that you must be sixteen years or above and have left school. Other than that, you can attend no matter how old you are.
All programmes are of 2.5 or 3 hour duration, either in the mornings or afternoons, to fit in with school, playcenter or kindergarten hours, as we do not have the facilities to provide childcare.
All class sizes are kept to a maximum of eight students so that more individual time can be spent with each student in a small and supportive environment.
Class times and duration vary as described below.
Apart from a nominal charge each term for two of the craft classes, as described below for a contribution towards extra materials, all courses are free with all equipment and materials supplied.
* SMART FOOD CENTS
2.5 hour session x 3 mornings a week for 4 weeks. One complete programme each term.
Healthy, economical meal preparation – with some nutritional and food safety information. Each session is made up of a small theory component followed by practical preparation and cooking. All ingredients are provided free of charge and you can taste what has been made and take home what is left.
* COOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES/EATING FOR HEALTH
2.5 hour session x 3 mornings for 1 week. 6 or 7 complete programmes each year.
Specific information and meal preparation to help prevent and/or manage diabetes and/or heart disease. Each session is made up of a small theory component followed by practical preparation and cooking. All ingredients are provided free of charge and you can taste what has been made and take home what is left.
* COMMUNICATION AND RECEPTION SKILLS
3 hour session x 3 mornings a week for 4 weeks. One complete programme each term.
All round tuition, both practical and theory, for the role of receptionist at entry level. The course covers basic computing, communication skills, personal presentation, job search etc. Each class member will be helped to prepare their own CV. The course will also include the skills and practice needed to present confidently at job interviews.
* ROLL WITH IT
2.5 hour session x 1 morning a week for 5 weeks.
Basic parenting course run in conjunction with Barnados
* STRETCHIN’ YOUR $
1.5 hour session x 1 afternoon a week for 6 weeks. 1 complete program each term.
Do you want to make your money go further? This course will answer questions such as Why budget? How do I set up a budget?; What should I know about credit and debt?; What are my rights?; What is a cash flow?; How can I save money at the supermarket?.
* CREATIVE SEWING
3 hour session x 1 morning or afternoon each week, for the whole term.
From learning basic ‘how to stitch/sew’ through to making household items and garments, soft toy making, embroidery and knitting.
* QUILTING/PATCHWORK
3 hour session x 1 morning or afternoon each week for the whole term.
From basic quilting processes through to making small and large quilts; quillows; lap quilts. The possibilities are endless.
A quilt that was produced by one class and presented to Christchurch City Council, is hanging in the New Brighton Library.
Patterns and materials are provided free for the sewing and quilting classes.
* CRAFTS
DRAWING & PAINTING
3 hour session 1 morning or afternoon each week for the whole term.
Learning basic drawing concepts; different drawing mediums; colour wheels; landscapes; portraiture; water colours; oils and everything in between. Participants’ individual interests will be encouraged and supported. There is a small charge of $10 per term to cover extra materials as students’ progress onto working with watercolours and oils. All other basic materials are provided free.
CREATIVE BEADING & JEWELLERY
3 hour session 1 afternoon each week for the whole of terms 1 and 3.
Learn to make both simple and more complex beading and jewellery items. Gift ideas for self, family and friends. There is a small charge of $20 per term to cover some of the extra material costs. All other basic materials are provided free.
CREATIVE CARD MAKING
3 hour session 1 afternoon each week for the whole of terms 2 and 4.
Learn how to make cards of all types for friends and family using a variety of materials. There are no charges for this course and all materials are provided.