Upcoming Events
Baking
Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Friday 9AM - 12PM
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $5 per session
Description:
This cooking class focusses on creating baked goods. This involves learning the steps taken, such as measuring and reading recipes.
Please note that the bread and baking is not gluten-free.
You will learn:
• How to measure out ingredients.
• How to properly clean and maintain baking equipment.
• How to understand and follow recipes.
What to bring:
N/A
Other Info:
• 9:10AM start, participants must be on time.
• Some cooking experience is helpful.
• Please note that the bread and baking is not gluten-free.
Model Making (Fri)
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 model railroad.
You will learn:
• Various tool skills.
• How to exhibit in front of the public.
• How to work as a team.
What to bring:
N/A
Other Info:
N/A
Pottery (Fri)
Facilitator: Jonny
When: Friday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise or Risingholme
Extra Fees: $5 per session
Description:
Small groups work with the SkillWise Facilitator and Risingholme Tutor to create various individual items.
You will learn:
• How to mold clay.
• How soft clay is fired in a kiln to produce a final product.
• Various techniques using a range of tools to achieve different textures and aesthetic results.
What to bring:
• Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
• An apron.
Other Info:
• Participants using their own transport must be picked up by 11:40AM.
• Based at Risingholme and goes for 8 weeks: 8th May - 26th June.
• This class will do an alternate creative activity outside of those 8 weeks.
Reading and Numbers
Facilitator: Cherry
When: Friday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: N/A
Description:
Learn reading and number skills to help with day-to-day tasks at your pace.
You will learn:
• To tell the time.
• To be able to read a menu and pay the correct amount of cash.
• To be able to read recipes and measure ingredients.
What to bring:
N/A
Other Info:
This class is great for beginners.
Art History & Drawing
Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $2
Description:
Lean about some of the famous artists in history, and their work. Have a go at sketching and researching art history.
You will learn:
• About art history, artists and their lives.
• About the meaning behind famous paintings.
• The basics of sketching.
What to bring:
N/A
Other Info:
Optional walking involved.
Badminton
Facilitator: Jonny
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise or Cowles Stadium (170 Pages Road)
Extra Fees: $2 per session
Description:
Play badminton at Cowles Stadium.
You will learn:
• How to play a game of singles/doubles badminton (with scoring).
• To physically improve or learn how to play badminton.
• To play competitive or social matches based on your ability/and pace.
What to bring:
• Drink bottle.
• Healthy afternoon snack like a banana or muesli bar.
Other Info:
Courts are booked from 1:30PM until 2:30PM. These times are sharp.
Community Skills
Facilitator: Stan
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A
Description:
Learn how to get around the city safely.
You will learn:
• How to get around the city by bussing & walking.
• How to be safe in the community.
• How to be confident in public.
What to bring:
Please bring your own MetroCard.
Other Info:
Mobility is required for long walks.
Learner's License
Facilitator: Lou
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: N/A
Description:
Learn the NZ road code through a variety of different mediums. e.g. bingo, driving games, tests and quizzes.
You will learn:
• Why and how the road rules are enforced.
• To feel confident and comfortable and safe using the road.
• How to study towards a learner’s license.
What to bring:
N/A
Other Info:
N/A
Use Your Technology
Facilitator: Cherry
When: Friday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A
Description:
Become more confident in using your device and how to keep yourself safe online.
You will learn:
• How to tell if something is a scam.
• What to do when you receive suspicious messages or are being cyberbullied.
• Basic functions like taking screenshots, how to change your settings etc.
What to bring:
• The device you want to learn how to use more.
Other Info:
This class is the same as last semester. Learning material is repeated.