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Programme of classes
Term 2, 2021
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ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Affordable, Accessible, Lifelong Learning
Contents
Art & Craft Pages 3 - 5
Business & Computers Pages 6 - 8
Culinary Delights Pages 9 - 10
General Interest Pages 10 - 11
Health & Wellbeing Pages 12 - 14
Home & Garden Pages 15 - 16
Languare & Culture Page 17
Music & Dance Page 18
What’s New NEW Page 18
School Map Page 19
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Art & Craft NEW
THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE!
It is not in life, but in art that This workshop will literally make you think
self-fulfilment can be found! “outside the square”. Round paintings have
been around for centuries. A number of
contemporary artists like to paint on round
NEW PAINTING WATER LILIES canvases. What attracts them? Why do so
Water lilies are quite a famous subject in many artists like to paint on round canvases?
the artistic world. For centuries these flowers Discover the answers to these questions.
have inspired artists. Claude Monet, famous Learn what compositions are suitable for a
impressionist, surrounded himself with round shape, what are the advantages and
beautiful gardens full of water lily ponds and when is it better to choose to use a rectangular
he painted a number of very large paintings shape. In this workshop you will be painting
inspired by these lovely flowers. This poppies on a round medium board using
workshop offers you an opportunity to add acrylic paints. Elena will guide you step by
your own artistic touch to this beautiful subject. step, making your painting experience easy
Create a beautiful painting of water lilies on a and fun! All materials will be provided
medium size canvas using acrylics. You will B36 Sat 26 June 9am-2.30pm
be guided by our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, step 1 day $110
by step. Join this Water Lilies Day and have
fun! All materials provided. NEW
ENHANCE YOUR PAINTING
B35 Sat 12 June 9am-2.30pm with GOLD DUST Elena Nikolaeva
1 day $110 Gold dust is one of the oldest materials in
visual art. It was neglected for a number of
years due to its high cost but has recently
seen a return. Art suppliers today offer several
great inexpensive substitutes for real gold.
There are several metallic colours now
available: gold, copper, silver, can be chosen
to suit your ideas and personal colour palette.
This workshop offers you an opportunity to
play with these traditional materials in a
contemporary way, adding a ‘touch of gold’ to
your painting. Create a medium size
contemporary landscape painting on canvas
using acrylics and applying ‘gold’ dust on top
of your composition, adding an extra element
to your piece of art. Learn how to manage and
apply this very fine powder & the visual effects
you can achieve. All materials provided.
B37 Sat 3 July 9am-2.30pm
1 day $115
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WATERCOLOURS : GET HOOKED on CROCHET
NEW CREATING POWERFUL IMAGERY Crochet is very on-trend! Join our tutor as
Watercolour is a wonderfully expressive she shares with you the skill and pleasure
medium offering endless opportunities for of crochet. This class is for absolute
portraying subjects in a painterly, informative beginners and will teach you the basic
manner. Our tutor, Gayle Forster, will guide stitches, from a simple chain to double and
you through the different layers/applications treble crochet. Learn how to make a face
that make up a composition: from broad cloth or dish cloth. These are not only
washes for the background, to selected detail practical but also make great gifts. Master
washes, to final detail. You will start the day by the basics and discover the healing and
painting a seascape. Imagery will be analysed therapeutic nature of creating with hook and
and simplified into a range of different tones. yarn. All materials provided. To view an
Colour choices and intensities will be example call into the CEW office or visit
discussed with step by step demonstrations. www.cew.ac.nz/arts.
Suitable for both beginners and those with B18 Sat 8 May 9am-1pm
some experience. Feel free to bring along 1 morning $50
your own imagery but keep this
uncomplicated. All materials provided. ALL online enrolments are
B34 Sat 22 May 9am-3pm
1 day $115 acknowledged -
no response means we
haven’t received it!
START AN ART JOURNAL Shelley Chappory
Explore the benefits of art journaling. Use
your art journal as a means of relaxation, to
collect ideas and samples, for artistic inspira-
tion, to explore art techniques or to develop
your creativity. Creating art can also help ease
anxiety and art journals can act as mood
boards or vision boards. Art journals are also
a great alternative to the traditional journal if
MINI ART MURAL Shelley Chappory you can’t put your feelings into words. Try out
Liven up your garden by painting a mini art a range of creative techniques in an artist qual-
mural onto corrugated iron. Ideal for your gar- ity journal you can take home and continue to
den, shed or entrance-way. Explore your inner enjoy. Not an artist? You don't need to be - no
creativity with a relaxing day of painting. Bring art experience needed and all materials pro-
along your own design or adapt one of ours! vided. Join Shelley for a fun day in the art
Not an artist? You don’t need to be, no experi- room.
ence necessary. All materials provided. Visit B32 Sat 29 May 9am-3.30pm
https://www.cew.ac.nz/gallery.html to view 1 day $50
examples from previous classes.
B24 Sat 19 June 9am-2pm Visit: www.cew.ac.nz
1 day $95
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WEAVING WORKSHOP: AN INTRODUCTION to MOSAICS
CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI and TĀNIKO A messy, creative, FUN weekend! Explore
Korowai is one of the oldest and most versatile your creative side. Learn about materials,
of all Maori weaving techniques. This hand tools, basic skills, gluing and grouting, creative
weaving technique uses a range of different inspiration & finishing touches. Create a mo-
weaving materials. Korowai can be used to saic using tiles, ceramics, glass. No experi-
create wall hangings, ketes, guitar straps and ence necessary. All materials provided, no
full sized korowai cloaks. Our tutor, Rita Pick- extra costs, but you’re welcome to bring along
ering, is a well-known and respected kuia and your own china and/or glass beads to use in
weaver. Start your journey to design and cre- your project. Come along & have some fun!
ate your very own korowai, an heirloom to be B41 Sat 29 May 9am-4pm
treasured by future generations. Join Rita in a Sun 30 May 10am-12.30pm
relaxed and friendly atmosphere and learn at a 2 days $125
pace you are comfortable with. This course will
be held over three Saturdays. Materials are
extra. A beginners kit costs $55 and includes
basic materials to get you started. This can be
purchased from the tutor on the first day. You
can view a sample korowai at the CEW office
or online www.cew.ac.nz/arts.
B14 Sat 12 & 26 June & 10 July
9am-5pm $80 + materials
KOROWAI WORKSHOP: DARGAVILLE
As above. This workshop is also being offered
at Dargaville and will be held over three Fri-
days. Phone 435 0889 to register
B15 Fri 14, 21 & 28 May
9am-5pm $80 + materials
DIGITAL COLLAGE :
BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS Greer Rasmussen CREATE A COMPUTER ARTWORK
Want to be crafty and eco-conscious? Be part Unleash your creativity and explore mixed
of the movement to reduce plastic waste by media art beyond the traditional canvas. Cre-
making your very own re-useable beeswax ate your own original collage using the com-
food wraps. Craft your way to plastic-free living puter and supplied images. No drawing ability
using natural ingredients with no addi- or art experience necessary. Explore creating
tives! Make a couple of wraps to take home in digital artwork to illustrate your book or web-
this hands-on workshop. Beeswax wraps are site, to gift to family & friends, to add to your
ideal for wrapping lunchbox items, preserving portfolio or just for fun! Basic computer skills
last night’s dinner or bundling up your favourite required and a knowledge of Photoshop is an
on-the-go snacks. Also great for gifts! advantage but not a prerequisite of this
B20 Sat 29 May 9am-11am course. Examples can be viewed on our web-
1 morning $30 site, visit https://www.cew.ac.nz/gallery.html.
B125 Sat 22 May 9am-3.30pm
1 day $35
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Business & Computers
The ladder of success is best
climbed by stepping on the AM I SAFE ON THE INTERNET? NEW
An introduction into how to stay safe
rungs of opportunity! online with our tutor Ron Solfa. Become aware
NEW of the most common possible dangers online
FOUNDATIONAL FACILITATION SKILLS and learn some tips on how to minimize risks.
Do you want to learn ways to facilitate a group Includes information on social media, common
of people to be at their best? Do you need or apps (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat,
wish to engage others to achieve shared WhatsApp), email, phishing, passwords and
goals? Do you want to improve your own confi- privacy for your PC, laptop or smartphone.
dence in a group setting? Discover how to Understand the risks and learn how to avoid
encourage co-operation through exploring the them. Suitable for adults of any age, no prior
art of facilitation with Ange Jones, a trained knowledge needed. Our tutor’s career and
facilitator with ten years’ experience. This studies have focused on visual media and the
course is ideal for anyone who finds them- safe and efficient use of computers.
selves in an organising or leading role within B75 Thurs 27 May 6-8pm
their community or workplace wishing to learn 1 eve $25
participatory techniques, develop their commu-
nication skills and have time to reflect on their LIVING IN AN ONLINE WORLD NEW
own facilitation style. A big part of our lives happens online,
B66 Starts Tues 15 June 6-8pm whether we actively choose to be a participant
4 weeks $85 or try to avoid it. However, it is not fully out
of our control. We can either let computers and
NEW WHAT ARE BITCOIN and smartphones rule our lives or use them for our
CRYPTOCURRENCIES? benefit. Learn how to effectively navigate this
A n i n t r o d u ct i o n t o B it c o i n a n d new world of visual impressions, big
cryptocurrencies, what should you know? Most data, privacy, social comparison, Fake
people know that cryptocurrencies are a digital News and constant bombardment
currency that can be used to buy goods and with information. Each week will focus on a
services, but their blockchain also fulfills other different topic. Become aware of the most
purposes. Discover how these currencies are a common possible dangers and opportunities in
valid product for the future. Why are they the visual online world and find useful insights
valuable in more ways than just being a for the daily use of your favorite Apps. Suitable
currency? This course will give a general for adults of any age, no prior knowledge
overview of what cryptocurrencies are and do. needed. Our tutor’s career and
Our tutor, Ron Solfa, has been investing in studies have focused on visual media and the
cryptocurrencies and their alternative uses for safe and efficient use of computers. Tutored
over 6 years. Please note: NO financial advice by Ron Solfa.
will be given in this workshop. B80 Starts Thurs 3 June 6-7.30pm
B70 Thurs 20 May 6-8pm 6 weeks $45
1 eve $25
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NEW MAKE A FAMILY TREE START A FACEBOOK PAGE NEW
Make an online family tree on Ancestry Facebook is a handy way to stay in touch
which you can share with family anywhere in with friends, family or clients and customers,
the world. This is a hands-on class for from the comfort of your own home or while
beginners. Continue your FREE family tree out and about. In this hands-on workshop we
online anytime, anywhere! Bring along some will step through the process of creating a
family names or use our examples FREE Facebook page including how to
B127 Starts Thurs 27 May 6-8pm manage your privacy settings. Use Facebook
3 weeks $30 to help market and grow your business. Bring
along your own images and text or use our
NEW PUBLISH YOUR OWN eBOOK practice examples.
Explore how you can publish your own B130 Sat 3 July 9am-3.30pm
eBook from the comfort of your own home or 1 day $30
office. In this hands-on workshop we will
explore FREE online techniques including
publishing eBooks for sale on Amazon and
creating eBooks for your website. Bring along
your own writing our use our examples.
B129 Starts Thurs 17 June 6-8.30pm PHOTO EDITING NEW
4 weeks $50 Explore how to adjust your photos,
including how to easily resize images, change
the colours, adjust the darkness/lightness, add
Recycle this text, and save your images for a range of
uses. Using Pixlr, a FREE high quality image
brochure - manipulation program, learn how to keep your
share it with images for the future, how to make images for
a friend! printing or the Internet, and where to find
resources on the web. General computer skills
are essential. Optional: bring along your own
DIY ONLINE MARKETING images Tutor: Shelley Chappory
Explore how to do your own online marketing B135 Starts Tues 15 June 6-8.30pm
on a tight budget. In this hands-on workshop 4 weeks $50
you will explore FREE online techniques that
help you make your own publicity and EXCEL Jo Martin
business items. Learn a range of DIY An introduction to this popular program. Learn
marketing options including SEO, Content how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform
Marketing, Websites, Blogs and Social Media. calculations with formulae, make and sort lists,
No marketing or business experience format data, etc. Discover many of the time-
necessary. saving features that Excel has to offer. This
B65 Starts Tues 18 May 6-8.30pm course is designed to help build your skills and
4 weeks $55 confidence. No previous knowledge of spread-
sheets required. Make Excel work for you!
Email: B103 Sat 22 & 29 May 9am-12 noon
cew@kamohigh.school.nz 2 mornings $35
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WORD WORKSHOP Jo Martin SEO: GET FOUND ON THE INTERNET NEW
Are you new to using Microsoft Word, or need Improve the SEO of your website and
to fill in some gaps? Learn how to create, edit, social media. Explore how to quickly update
format, print, save and open a document. Add your SEO in simple easy steps. Use the
images, bullet points, numbering and borders. benefits of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
Spell and grammar check your document. Add to help people easily find your website and
headers and footers and change line spacing. social media. If you have a business or would
Cut, copy and paste files and put files into like more people to find you on the internet
folders. Create and edit those fiddly tables then come along and find out how SEO can be
with ease. Use basic keyboard shortcuts to your key to success.
save time. Gain confidence in using Microsoft B132 Sat 26 June 9am-12.30pm
Word! 1 morning $40
B165 Sat 26 June & 3 July 9am-12 noon
2 mornings $35 DIGITAL COLLAGE
Create your own original collage using the
NEW START A BLOG computer and supplied images. Unleash your
Blogging is a great way to stay in touch creativity and explore mixed media art beyond
with friends and family, or customers, from the the traditional canvas. No drawing ability or art
comfort of your own home. Create a FREE experience necessary. Basic computer skills
Blog for fun or use it as part of your business required and a knowledge of Photoshop is an
marketing. Quickly and easily share stories, advantage but not a prerequisite of this
images and videos online. In this hands-on course. Refer page 5
workshop we will explore blogging techniques
while creating a quick free blog you can contin-
• SMALL CLASSES
ue using at home or your office. Bring along
your own text & images or use our examples. • EXPERIENCED TUTORS
B126 Sat 12 June 9am-3.30pm • ACCOMPANYING NOTES
1 day $30 • RELAXED ATMOSPHERE
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IN PERSON: call into our office at Kamo High
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Culinary Delights
To eat is a necessity, but to
eat intelligently is an art! LET’S GET COOKING!
All NEW recipes! Would you rather eat in than
take out? Does your kitchen get the better of
NEW PASTRIES
you? Are you more Gordon Bennett than Gor-
Discover Amy’s secrets to baking her
don Ramsey? If you answered ‘Yes’ then this
famous pastries, said to be some of the best in
could be the course for you. Learn how to
Northland. Learn how to make delicious
cook a variety of potato and pasta dishes
pastries such as croissants, tarts, danishes
(including gnocchi) plus pastry, with a deli-
and pies. All ingredients included.
cious pork pie recipe. Discover some cost
B185 Sat 12 June 9am-1pm
effective tips on sourcing and selecting ingre-
1 morn $55
dients, food handling & hygiene, food storage,
CHEESEMAKING Pamela Parkinson using left-overs and how to adapt meals de-
Experience the ageless craft of cheesemak- pending on the ingredients you have in the
ing! Discover how easy it is to make your own pantry plus how to vary each recipe so you
cheese. Pam will demonstrate the basic steps can prepare additional dishes. Aimed at be-
of making a hard cheese and share with you ginners, students and recipe-phobics although
her extensive knowledge. Samples will be those with some experience are also wel-
available for you to try. Detailed handouts will come. Say goodbye to processed food and
be provided so you can make your own say hello to quick, healthy, creative kai!
cheese at home and Pamela will also explain B170 Starts Tues 15 June 6-8pm
what equipment you will need. No additional 4 weeks $50 + ingred
costs. Learn how to become a home cheese-
maker! FERMENTED FOODS Bianca Haux
B182 Sat 29 May 10am-2pm What are fermented foods, how are they made
1 day $75 and what are their health benefits? Fermented
foods are probiotics that support a healthy gut
NEW CHEESEMAKING in DARGAVILLE and help us to stay healthy. They include
Pam will also be offering a Cheesemaking yoghurt, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, quark
class in Dargaville. Pam will demonstrate the etc. A healthy gut contains supportive bacte-
basic steps of making a hard cheese and ria that assist digestion and produces vitamins
share with you her extensive knowledge. and minerals for us. Learn how to make your
Class sizes are limited so please register your own fermented food to improve your gut
interest so you don’t miss out! health. You will make your own sauerkraut in
B183 To register your interest class and the tutor will also demonstrate how
Ph 09 435 0889 or email to make quark. A range of recipes will also be
cew@kamohigh.school.nz provided for you to make your own fermented
foods at home.
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information 1 morning $55
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BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS Greer Rasmussen
BASIC BREADMAKING Pamela Parkinson Want to be crafty and eco-conscious? Be part
Discover how easy and rewarding it is to make of the movement to reduce plastic waste by
your own bread. Get back to basics. Learn making your very own re-useable beeswax
how to make potato yeast and how to grind food wraps. Craft your way to plastic-free living
your own flour. Take home a delicious whole- using natural ingredients with no addi-
meal loaf. All ingredients provided. tives! Make a couple of wraps to take home in
B180 Sat 19 June 10am - 2pm this hands-on workshop. Beeswax wraps are
1 day $70 ideal for wrapping lunchbox items, preserving
last night’s dinner or bundling up your favourite
WILD HERBS in the KITCHEN on-the-go snacks. Also great for gifts!
How do you use wild herbs? What are the B20 Sat 29 May 9am-11am
benefits? Learn how to introduce wild herbs 1 morning $30
into your cooking and at the end of the session
sample some simple dishes that Bianca will
Do you have a
prepare including pesto and salads. Please
note that this is not a hands-on workshop. skill you want
B178 Sat 29 May 1-4pm to share?
1 afternoon $40 Do you want to
WILD about WEEDS (refer page 16)
become a tutor?
Forage for wild herbs on a short field trip. E: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
General Interest
SHARPEN UP YOUR PHOTO SKILLS
NEW Take your photos to the next level. Get the
WRITING YOUR OWN LIFE STORIES best results from your camera by learning the
Start recording your own life journey! Talk and fundamental skills and theory of good photog-
write about childhood memories, loved people raphy. Break away from ‘auto mode’. Discover
and places, celebrations, challenges. Even the shutter speeds, apertures and look at compo-
most ordinary of lives may have extraordinary sition and lighting. Learn to use the full capa-
moments, capture these in writing. You don’t bilities of your camera to produce professional
have to be good at formal writing. Be guided looking photos. This is a practical workshop
by our trained facilitator, Margo Irvine, in a designed for beginners and is suitable for both
supportive group environment. In the years SLR and compact digital cameras. Bring your
ahead your life stories may be looked upon as camera and manual (if possible).
taonga by your children and grandchildren. B260 Starts Mon 14 June 6-8.30pm
B245 Sat 19 June 9am-4pm 4 weeks $90
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NEW POETRY for BEGINNERS TE TIRITI O WAITANGI NEW
Journey into the wonderful world of Gain an insight into the unique cultural
poetry. This is a beginner’s guide to reading history of Aotearoa and in doing so learn the
and enjoying poetry and will look at the various answers to fundamental questions such as,
styles and features of poems. If you want to what is the Treaty of Waitangi? Compare the
write poetry, you need to start by reading and Declaration of Independence with that of the
listening to poetry. It is hoped that this course Treaty texts. This two-part workshop involves
will help make poetry feel more activity-based learning techniques and offers a
approachable. If you are interested in writing, safe environment to enable full and free
ideas, society, self-awareness, or want to discussion. A certificate will be available on
share poetry and receive feedback then this completion of both sessions. The workshop
course is for you. Join our very own literary will be held at the Pehiaweri Marae in
gangster, Tracie Lark, in this short morning Glenbervie and will be facilitated by
workshop. experienced Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop
B230 Sat 22 May 9am-1pm facilitators, Kathryn McKenzie and Moea
1 morning $45 Armstrong. To register contact Kathryn, phone
027 2766957 or email
“I once asked a friend,
kathrynmckenzie468@gmail.com (please note
why can’t I be free? all payments are to be made to Network
Why is there a cage around me? Waitangi Whangarei).
And he responded: but, girl, B242 Sat 22 & 29 May 9am-1pm
aren’t you partly responsible 2 mornings $50
for building this cage?
You just sat there while the ASSERTIVENESS Liz Gow
cage was built around you.” Develop your self-esteem and the confidence
to speak up for yourself in your life! Many
people find it hard to ask for what they want in
NEW FOUNDATIONAL FACILITATION SKILLS their lives and they also find it hard to say no.
Do you want to learn ways to facilitate a
group of people to be at their best? Do you Discover how to express yourself in a way that
need or wish to engage others to achieve makes you feel good, yet still respects the
shared goals? Do you want to improve your other person. Let's explore what Assertiveness
own confidence in a group setting? Discover is and be guided to find your voice. Leave with
how to encourage co-operation through explor- a plan of action, strategies and tools!
ing the art of facilitation with Ange Jones, a B441 Sat 26 June & 3 July 9am –12pm
trained facilitator with ten years’ experience. 2 mornings $30
This course is ideal for anyone who finds
themselves in an organising or leading role VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
within their community or workplace wishing to Do you have a burning desire to realise a long
learn participatory techniques, develop their -held dream or aspiration? Then a clear vision
communication skills and have time to reflect is a must. A vision board is a collage of imag-
on their own facilitation style. es, words and affirmations of your dreams,
B66 Starts Tues 15 June 6-8pm desires and goals. This is a Saturday work-
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Health & Wellbeing NEW
HOME REMEDIES MASSAGE
Learn some basic home massage techniques.
Enjoy the journey as
Massage can help with relaxation, improve
you strive for wellness! sleep, reduce muscle pain, create more
balanced muscle tone, improve the immune
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION system. This workshop will cover head, hand
The greatest misunderstanding about and foot massage and will include a mix of
meditation is the misconception that you need methods from both eastern and western
to clear your mind of all thoughts. Meditation cultures. In ancient times each family had a
is not about clearing the mind; it is simply therapist who looked after the families health
about being in a relaxed state in which the and this also had the added benefit of creating
mind is free of scattered thoughts and a bond between the ‘therapist’ and their
overthinking. Meditation is proven to have ‘patient’. You will need to work with a partner
many health benefits for the mind, body and so you may like to enrol with a friend or family
spirit. Join Shannon on a six week journey to member. Our tutor, Aiko Fukumoto, is a
discover inner peace amongst the noisy qualified massage therapist, with 13 years
confusion of life. Each week will build upon the experience, who has studied both western and
techniques you learn, providing you with the eastern massage techniques and herbal
skills to easily integrate the practice into your medicines.
day to day life. Tutor: Shannon Douglas B480 Sat 3 July 9am-4pm
B410 Starts Thurs 27 May 6-7.15pm 1 day $35
6 weeks (in total) $40
NEW
KUNG FU for WOMEN
USING HOMEOPATHY AT HOME Learn Kung Fu with our tutor, Aiko Fukomoto.
Homeopathy is a natural form of healthcare. Discover how to leverage your power and
Find out how to easily use remedies at home weight, no matter what size you are. The
for common complaints. These include bumps class will also incorporate Qigong to help with
and bruises, injuries and broken bones, after the flow of energy. Benefits include improved
surgery and birth, teething and insect bites, strength, flexibility and muscle tone, increased
sunburns and rashes, infections and flus. This self-confidence and reduced fear and anxiety.
short introductory session will cover how to This class is based on the martial art of
choose and use remedies at home with you Authentic SouthernFive Animals style Kung Fu
and your family. Our tutor, Jessie Coleman, and Long White Cloud (LWC) Qigong. Gain
has 8 years of clinic experience in more confidence in your everyday life and
homeopathy, and runs her own practice here learn ways to be strong and safe. Aiko is an
in Whangarei where she sees people locally experienced trainer with a red belt in Kung Fu.
and nationally. Join Jessie for simple B485 Starts Tues 4 May 6-7.30pm
homeopathy hacks to support you and your 10 weeks $55
family in everyday life.
B412 Sat 19 June 9am-12 noon Visit:
1 morning $40
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ASSERTIVENESS Liz Gow DISCOVER YOGA!
Develop your self-esteem and the confidence Let go of the day’s stresses! Learn to relax,
to speak up for yourself in your life! Many improve your posture, tune into the needs of
people find it hard to ask for what they want in your body. Yoga can help increase flexibility,
their lives and they also find it hard to say no. builds strength and stability, improves breath,
Discover how to express yourself in a way that energy and vitality. This is a gentle safe intro-
makes you feel good, yet still respects the duction to yoga suitable for beginners but
other person. Let's explore what Assertiveness those with previous yoga experience are also
is and be guided to find your voice. Leave with welcome. Please disclose any injuries you
a plan of action, strategies and tools! may have i.e. a bad back or neck, if you have
B441 Sat 26 June & 3 July 9am –12pm had any recent or major surgery, if you are
2 morning $30 pregnant. Join our tutor, Lani Baddeley, and
discover the benefits of yoga. Try a yoga class
BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM today!
We are not helpless! Our health and suscepti- B498 Starts Mon 17 May 6-7pm
bility to disease depends on many different 7 weeks $35
factors. With some simple things we can make
a significant difference: food, herbs, supple- TRADITIONAL MĀORI MEDICINE and
ments, essential oils and more. Tune your HOME REMEDIES NEW
body to become more resilient and to with- Experience a wonderful part of our
stand not only bacteria, viruses and fungi but heritage, the medicinal properties of our native
also to become more balanced. Boost your plants. Learn more about your local bush and
immune system and protect yourself! Tutor: the plants within. Our tutor specialises in Māori
Bianca Haux medicines using plants and ingredients from
B415 Sat 12 June 9.30am-12.30pm your backyard, the bush and pantry that are all
1 morning $35 readily available. Discover some simple home
remedies for common ailments and conditions.
FERMENTED FOODS Ears, eyes, throats and stomach often tend to
What are fermented foods, how are they made be the main problem areas for families. In this
and what are their health benefits? two-day practical hands-on workshop you will
Refer page 9 for details make your own tonics, teas and balms
together with some simple remedies including
REFLEXOLOGY for BEGINNERS an eye wash, ear ache treatment, cough syrup,
Have you ever wanted to know what Reflexolo- probiotics for your stomach and a medicinal
gy is all about? Reflexology is a type of mas- balm. Join Michelle as she shares with you
sage that works with different pressure points some of the wonders of our native plants as
to keep the body balanced. Discover how a you learn a little about traditional Māori
targeted foot massage can bring balance to the medicines and home remedies.
functions of the human body. Learn how to B445 3 & 4 July 10am-5pm
safely give comfort and relief to your friends Weekend $50
and family.
B475 Register your interest Email:
for next term ph 09 435 0889 cew@kamohigh.school.nz
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VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
OVERCOMING STRESS & WORRY Do you have a burning desire to realise a long-
Is anxiety ruining your life? Anxiety is often held dream or aspiration? Then a clear vision
commonly known as worry or stress. Whether is a must. A vision board is a collage of imag-
there is an identifiable cause or not, whether it es, words and affirmations of your dreams,
rears its head at certain times such as public desires and goals. It is a visual representation
speaking or is ongoing, if you want to live an of your desires and aspirations and acts as a
anxiety free life, then this course is for you. Law of Attraction tool designed to help you
Learn neuro-linguistic programming tools and maintain focus on a specific life goal. The
life skills to assist you in understanding anxiety effectiveness of a vision board comes down to
and how to get it under control. Learn some self-belief and really tuning in to your true po-
ways to break the anxiety cyle & look forward tential. This workshop is about identifying your
to a brighter future! Tutored by Michelle Sime core self-beliefs, distinguishing the difference
B450 Sat 10 July 10am-5pm between authentic and inherited self-beliefs,
1 day $35 silencing the inner critic and collapsing
disempowering limiting beliefs, paying
attention to what has heart and meaning,
setting simple, realistic & achievable goals and
creating an effective visionboard
B455 Sat 29 May 9.30am-3.30pm
1 day $35
NEW HOW TO RAISE YOUR VIBRATION Dream, Tune In,
The expression ‘good vibes and bad
Believe, Do, Repeat!
vibes’ comes from the energy we generate.
We all vibrate at a particular frequency and NEW
this is influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, DARGAVILLE WORKSHOPS:
attitudes and actions. If you are experiencing Vision Board: A vision board is a visual repre-
challenges in your life then your frequency will sentation of your desires and aspirations and
be low, your energy dense and the heavier is designed to help you maintain focus on a
your problems will seem. The higher your specific life goal (refer above).
energy or vibration the lighter you will feel both B456 Register your interest 09 435 0889
physically and emotionally and you will Raise your Vibration: Managing your own
experience greater personal power, clarity and energy state can help keep you balanced
peace. This workshop will teach you how to (refer description this page)
identify your vibrational state and provide you B454 Ph 09 435 0889 to register your
with some simple and practical steps to raise interest
your vibration. Managing your own energy
state can help keep you more harmoniously .
balanced. Join Shannon in this Saturday The CEW office
morning workshop.
B453 Sat 19 June 9.30am-1.30pm will be closed over
1 morning $50 the school holidays
and will re-open on
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Home & Garden
Home is the most NEW
popular and the NATURAL BODY PRODUCTS
Making skin and body care products can be
most enduring of all quite addictive. Ingredients can come from
earthly establishments! your garden, the supermarket, the bush. Using
plants such as chillies, herbs and lavender you
SEWING WORKSHOP will learn how to make an infused oil, lip balm,
Let our tutor guide you as you learn how to salve, hand cream and body lotion. Discover
make your own garment. You can make some- how to prepare the herbs for use from infusing
thing new or upcycle and transform an existing to bottling. This is a practical hands-on
item. Create a new outfit by turning a dress workshop where you will take home samples
into a top or skirt. Be limited only by your im- of each of the products. The fee includes all
agination. Never sewed before? No previous ingredients plus jars. Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
experience is necessary. Join Viv at the infor- B358 Sat 12 June 12.30-4pm
mation evening, 19 May, to discuss your pro- 1 afternoon $55
ject. Registration essential, ph 435 0889.
Materials are extra. Suitable for both novices For further
and those with some experience. information
B350 Starts Wed 26 May 6-8.30pm Ph 435 0889
5 weeks (in total) $65
Email: UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP Ken Brain
cew@kamohigh.school.nz Do you have a chair or stool that needs recov-
ering? Bring your favourite piece of furniture
NEW A TRULY VICTORIAN WEEKEND back to life! Learn the basics of upholstery in
Learn to make your very own bespoke an intensive weekend workshop with our expe-
Victorian or Steam Punk garment using Truly rienced tutor. Basic sewing skills recommend-
Victorian e-patterns. To view the range of ed. Materials are extra. An info evening will be
costume patterns available from the 1830’s to held to give you the opportunity to meet with
the 1900’s please visit www.trulyvictorian.info. the tutor to discuss your project and calculate
Victorian clothing is mostly made up of the quantity of fabric needed together with any
separates; skirts, overskirt and bodice, which other resources that may be required. Please
allows for a wide variety of styles for you to contact CEW to register for the info evening.
mix and match. You will need to come fully Spaces are limited so please enrol early.
prepared with fabric and pattern. When B355 22 & 23 May 9am-4.30pm
enrolled the tutor will contact you with further Weekend $165
details including a discount code to purchase “I totally enjoyed this course.
your pattern. Join Viv for a fun weekend! Ken was excellent, I learnt a lot
B352 Sat 29 & 30 May 9am-3.30pm
in the two days.”
Weekend $65
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GARDEN DESIGN
WILD about WEEDS Bianca Haux What do you want from your garden? Does
Discover how to forage for wild herbs on a your garden need to accommodate children,
short field trip and learn how to identify and pets, entertaining? Do you just want a quiet
use edible wild herbs that are full of vitamins, space to sit and enjoy your surroundings?
minerals and essential phytochemicals, in Design a garden which will be attractive,
short: they are way more nutritious than culti- practical and unique. Covers site analysis,
vated veggies. Challenge your taste buds and concept development, use of themes, hard
get to know some of the weeds/herbs that you landscape and plant combinations, using a mix
will find (almost) anywhere. Are you curious of theory and hands-on practice. Our tutor,
and open to new tastes? Then join Bianca on Linda Towers, is a qualified landscape
this herbal excursion. architect. Due to demand two workshops will
B223 Sat 29 May 9.30am-12.30pm be offered this term. Spaces are limited so
1 morning $35 please enrol early.
B220 Starts Tues 4 May 6-8pm
NEW GROWING BANANAS 4 weeks $85
Have you ever thought about growing B221 Starts Tues 8 June 6-8pm
bananas? Learn how to inexpensively set up a 4 weeks $85
banana plot. You don’t need a lot of space,
bananas can happily grow in a small urban
section. Do you already have ornamental or
edible banana plants? Then discover how you
can maximise fruit quantity and size with the
right plant care to receive an abundance of
tasty fruit. Learn about safe harvesting
techniques, storage tips and how to market
any excess produce, plus take home your very
own banana plant to get you started. Also
in c lu d es b anan a ta sti n g ( su p p ly
permitting). Presented by two local banana
enthusiasts: Roslyn, and Geoff (a qualified We welcome
horticulturalist and grower). This course is suggestions for courses
coming up in September. Email:
B225 Register your interest, ph 435 0889 cew@kamohigh.school.nz
or email cew@kamohigh.school.nz
TERM DATES : 2021
Term One: 2 February - 16 April
Term Two: 3 May - 9 July
Term Three: 26 July - 1 October
Term Four: 18 October - 17 DecemberPh 435 0889 - www.cew.ac.nz - cew@kamohigh.school.nz 17
Language & Culture
While you are waiting for the
TE REO MĀORI for BEGINNERS
world to re-open why not Take that first step and learn to speak te reo
learn about another culture! Māori. This introductory course will teach you
the basics and also give you an understanding
AN INTRODUCTION to ARABIC of tikanga Māori as you are introduced to
Discover the descriptive Arabic language, some common customary practices. Learn the
spoken by more than 400 million people world- proper pronunciation of names for people,
wide. Develop the ability to speak in Arabic, places and things, how to introduce yourself
learning greetings and some basic conversa- and to greet others as well as some popular
tion. Gain an understanding of the history of phrases you can use every day. Join our tutor
the language and its cultural background with in a fun, safe and comfortable environment
our native tutor. Huda Sabour is fluent in both where your confidence can grow.
English & Arabic and has a deep understand- B398 Starts Mon 17 May 6-8pm
ing of the Middle Eastern culture which brings 7 weeks $50
another dimension to her classes. Whether
you want to learn for business, future travel or TE REO MĀORI (continuation)
your own personal enjoyment this introductory Continue your learning journey with Jason and
course will introduce you to the language, extend your knowledge. Suitable for those
culture and customs of the Middle East. who have attended a beginners course or
B360 Sat 12 June 9am-1pm have some prior knowledge. Tutored by
1 morning $45 Jason Tepania.
B399 Starts Mon 17 May 6-8pm
GERMAN CULTURE 101 Ron Solfa 7 weeks $50
This course is focused on meeting and
interacting with the German culture as Toi te kupu
well as what it is like to live and/or travel in Toi te mana
German speaking countries, but you will also Toi te whenua
learn some basic language. Our native
German-speaking tutor, Ron Solfa, is from
Promote the spoken word
Luxembourg and will share with you his
experiences living in Germany, Switzerland to enhance the dignity
and Luxembourg. Ron will provide practical of the people so that the
advice and tips on how to get around plus nation can benefit
some common phrases. Discover cultural
differences and expectations and learn some
basic vocabulary including what to say in Can’t find the
everyday situations. Suitable for armchair course you want?
travelers, those planning to travel, or those Tell us what is
wanting to receive German guests when the missing.
world re-opens.
B370 Starts Tues 1 June 6-7.30pm Ph: 435 0889
6 weeks $90Ph 435 0889 - www.cew.ac.nz - cew@kamohigh.school.nz 18
Music
and Dance
Music is life, that’s why • Facilitation Skills
our hearts have beats!
• Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies
NEW DRUMMING WORKSHOP • Am I Safe on the Internet?
Would you like to try something
• Living in an Online World
different? Drumming is fun and relaxing,
accessible to all and has great therapeutic • SEO: Get Found on the Internet
value! This workshop will introduce you to
• Start a Facebook page
some West African rhythms which we can play
together in a group along with finding your own • Publish your own eBook
sense of rhythm. Drums will be provided (fee
includes drum hire). This class will be held in • Photo Editing
town. Wear comfortable clothes, bring your • Start a Blog
water bottle and a willingness to play! Tutored
by Josie Scott • Make a Family Tree
B520 Mon 31 May 5.30-7pm • Painting Water Lilies
1 evening $25
• Painting with Gold Dust
Visit. • Start an Art Journal
www.cew.ac.nz
• Writing your own Life Stories
NEW HULA MAI DANCE WORKSHOP • Poetry for Beginners
Are you looking for something fun and
active? Join our tutor, Maria Lawton, and • Te Tiriti o Waitangi
bring the colour and sounds of the Pacific • Home Remedies Massage
Islands to life by learning some Pasifika Fusion
dance moves. Experience the art of dance • Traditional Māori Medicine
with the added bonus of getting a great fitness • How to Raise your Vibration
workout. Benefits include body balance, co-
ordination and strengthening core muscles. • Sew a Victorian Wardrobe
Dance like nobody's watching! • Natural Body Products
B530 Starts Sat 22 May 10am-11am
6 weeks $35 • Garden Design
• German Culture
• Drumming workshop
• Hula Mai Dance workshopPh 435 0889 - www.cew.ac.nz - cew@kamohigh.school.nz 19
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