Facilitator: Lou
When: Thursday 9AM - 12PM 
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $5 per session

Description:
This is a new cooking class which will be completing the Meal Preparation: Sensory ASDAN book.

Some activities will be: exploring food textures, temperatures, cooking sounds and cooking tools.

You will learn:
• How food looks, smells, feel, sounds and tastes. Learning about your preferences (e.g. crunchy vs soft, mild vs strong smells).
• Life and Independence skills e.g. cleaning up, following steps in order, measuring, pouring, stirring and chopping.
• To build confidence and pride: “I made this and it tasted great!""

What to bring:
Learners with long hair need to have it tied back.

Other Info:
This is a great introductory cooking class for learners with no experience."

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

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

You will learn:
• How to make paper, papier mache and paper clay.
• How to work with fabric/paper/collage/print.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
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Facilitator: Michelle
When: Thursday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Supporting the Christchurch community by delivering hot meals for the Red Cross Meals on Wheels programme to approximately 10 addresses.    

You will learn:
• Community Spirit – giving time and effort to help support the Red Cross / Meals on Wheels.
• Supporting staff by helping with locations.

What to bring:
Morning tea if you want it.

Other Info:
• We leave SkillWise by 9:30AM, go for a drive somewhere in the city and we have to be at the pick-up location (Hillmorton or Linwood) by 10:45AM. If possible, meals should be delivered by 12:00PM.
• Depending on the route we do and the number of meals to deliver we may be back late for lunch (12.45PM)

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

Description:
Learn about work and what makes a good employee. 

You will learn:
• About health and safety in various workplaces.
• What jobs are available and tasks expected for those roles.
• About expectations at work, like being on time.
• Your rights and responsibilities.
• How to make CVs.

What to bring:
• Basic stationary.

Other Info:
The material in this class are a repeat of previous semesters. It is not recommended to join if you have completed this class previously.

Facilitator: Michelle
When: Thursday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Volunteering at the SPCA, providing practical support behind the scenes, such as laundry and cleaning.

Please note that the volunteering at the SPCA does not mean looking after the animals and there may be no animal contact.

You will learn:
Community Spirit – giving time and effort to help support the SPCA

What to bring:
Afternoon Tea if you want it

Other Info:
• Leaving Skillwise at around 1.00PM (may need to wait for morning volunteer group to get back and have a lunch break).
• There MAY be an opportunity to see some kittens if there is time and SPCA staff available to facilitate this.

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:
• Various tool skills.
• How to exhibit in front of the public.
• How to work as a team.

What to bring:
N/A

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

Description:
Make a range of craft and jewellery, from stringing beads, making 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, glue and tear. 

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A