Facilitator: Michelle
When: Monday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise 9am or Risingholme, 99 Hawford Road at 10am
Extra Fees: $5 per session

Description:
Working with clay, use your hands and tools to work and decorate pieces that will be glazed and fired.

You will learn:
• Learn clay moulding techniques and creative processes.  
• Explore kiln firing, tools, and textures to create finished pieces.  
• Practise safe clay handling and studio clean-up skills.

What to bring:
• Please wear clothing you can get dirty, as clay dust may get onto your clothes during the class. 
• Participants are welcome to bring their own apron if they would prefer to protect their clothing.

Other Info:
• Participants using their own transport should arrive at 10am and leave/be picked up by 11:30AM.
• Based at Risingholme and runs for 8 weeks within each term.
• This class will do an alternate creative activity outside of those 8 weeks.

Facilitator: Lou (Term 4, 2026) Stan (Term 1, 2027)
When: Monday 12:45PM - 3:00PM
Where: SkillWise Auditorium
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Discover your inner performer through singing, poems and stand ups. Or come along and listen to your peers perform.

You will learn:
• Confidence to sing out loud, solo or with other people. 
• Working together. 
• Different types of music.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Monday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Participants will work on projects such as completing take-home textile pieces, which may include knitting, crocheting, or sewing.

You will learn:
• Develop textile skills and knowledge.  
• Create projects suited to individual abilities within a class. 
• Complete textile projects to take home.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
Slow-paced class. Hand work.

Facilitator: Stan (Term 4, 2026) - Lou (Term 1, 2027)
When: Monday 12:45AM - 3:00PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise (at 12:45pm) or 322 Pages Road (at 1.15pm)
Extra Fees: $5 per session

Description:
Join the SkillWise class held at Pages Road. Learn to safely use different tools to carve limestone pieces into desired shapes.

You will learn:
• Safe use of tools e.g. file, chisel, sandpaper, saw etc.
• How to carve and shape stone.
• How to design your desired shape.

What to bring:
• Warm clothing and a jacket - as the class is in an outdoor studio with limited heating.
• Please wear clothes you don’t might getting dusty (it does wash out).

Other Info:
Please wear clothes you don’t might getting dusty (it does wash out).

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Tuesday 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Where: SkillWise Auditorium
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Enjoy a social singing group featuring songs of your choice sung karaoke-style, and shared music experiences. The session is participant-led, with support from a facilitator.

You will learn:
• Build confidence through singing with others.  
• Develop social connections through shared interests.  
• Develop confidence and skills in peer leadership.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
Active singing participation is optional, watch or sing along from the seats.

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Tuesday 10:45AM - 12:00PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $1 per session

Description:
Join this class to explore hand-weaving projects through individual work and class activities.

You will learn:
• Develop weaving skills and techniques.  
• Create projects matched to individual skill levels.  
• Complete woven projects to take home.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
This is a slow-paced class with a focus on working with your hands.

Facilitator: Stan
When: Tuesday 12:45PM - 3:00PM
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Join this class to learn all about model railroads, along with a hands on element, building and operating the SkillWise model railroad.

You will learn:
• Tool skills. 
• Exhibiting in front of the public. 
• Working as a team.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Tuesday 12:45PM - 3:00PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Join this class to explore arts and crafts projects inspired by famous artists, working both independently and with others.

You will learn:
• Explore different art styles and artistic movements.  
• Create personalised artworks using a range of media.  
• Intro to drawing techniques. 
• Complete creative projects to take home.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
People interested in history and or art.

Facilitator: Anouk
When: Wednesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Join a hands-on class exploring the art of puppetry through hand-puppet making, and the design and creation of props and backdrops.

You will learn:
• Explore puppetry as an art form.
• Develop storytelling and creative skills.  
• Create puppets, props, and backdrops.  

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3:00PM 
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Make a range of craft and jewellery, from stringing beads, makings cards, or clay decorations.

You will learn:
• Create original jewellery designs and patterns.  
• Explore colour theory through templates.  
• Assemble and make jewellery to take home.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Thursday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
This class explores different creative themes involving all things paper and fabric. Participants will have a series of projects to work on together.

You will learn:
• Explore paper, collage, printmaking, and mixed media.  
• Create with paper, papier-mâché, and clay using a range of techniques.  
• Build creativity and teamwork through shared art projects.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
For people who enjoy creating, have basic cutting skills, and can participate with some independence.

Facilitator: Anouk
When: Thursday 9:00AM - 12:00PM 
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Discover vibrant street art, sculptures, museums, and galleries, while walking around the city centre of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

You will learn:
• Learn about local street art and artists.  
• Understand the role of museums and galleries.  
• Explore Aotearoa's history and creativity through art.

What to bring:
• Shoes and clothes suitable for walking. 
• Dress for the weather - a jacket or warmer clothes if the weather is cooler, sun hat and sunblock if it is a hot day.

Other Info:
• Leaving from SW, mainly walking around the city centre with occasional visits to museums and art in the wider city. 
• Participants need to be able to walk comfortably for 2 hours. 
• Rainy days will be offsite at Turanga library researching art, or at an indoor gallery or museum.

Facilitator: Stan
When: Thursday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Join this class to learn all about model railroads, along with a hands on element, building and operating the SkillWise model railroad.

You will learn:
• Tool skills. 
• Exhibiting in front of the public. 
• Working as a team.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jonny
When: Friday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise 9am or Risingholme 99 Hawford road at 10am
Extra Fees: $5 per session

Description:
Working with clay, use your hands and tools to work and decorate pieces that will be glazed and fired.

You will learn:
• Learn clay moulding techniques and creative processes.  
• Explore kiln firing, tools, and textures to create finished pieces.  
• Practise safe clay handling and studio clean-up skills.

What to bring:
• Please wear clothing you can get dirty, as clay dust may get onto your clothes during the class. 
• Participants are welcome to bring their own apron if they would prefer to protect their clothing.

Other Info:
• Participants using their own transport should arrive by 10:00am and leave/be picked up at 11:30AM.
• Based at Risingholme and runs for 8 weeks within each term.
• This class will do an alternate creative activity outside of those 8 weeks.

Facilitator: Stan
When: Friday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Join this class to learn all about model railroads, along with a hands on element, building and operating the SkillWise railroad layout.

You will learn:
• Tool skills. 
• Exhibiting in front of the public. 
• Working as a team.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Lou
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM 
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Make a range of craft and jewellery, from stringing beads, makings cards, or clay decorations.

You will learn:
• How to follow simple instructions with support. 
• How to make choices about colours, shapes, materials and design.  
• How to cut, model clay and glue safely.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A