This is a selection of ACE (Adult and Community Education) courses – most of which are current.
These courses are subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission.
You can also search our ‘Old Courses’ page here. Some of the courses on this page will be courses other than ACE.
Āhuru Mōwai – Nau Mai e Tama – Oriori June 1st 2022
Āhuru Mōwai - Nau mai e Tama - Oriori June 1st 2022 WAI - 38426 Learn about Oriori, what they are and why they were written by understanding the translation of Nau mai e Tama a local, traditional Oriori. Learn the basics of how to write your own for your baby, your...
Kahu Whakatere 3-5 June 2022
Kahu Whakatere - 3-5 June 2022 WAI - 38498Learn the method and practises around a traditional method of burial in a harakeke woven vessel.Dates: Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of June 2022Times: Start 12 noon on Friday 3rd of June. Finish 12 noon Sunday 5th...
Digital Engagement for Seniors – Masterton – June/July 2022
Digital Engagement for Seniors - Masterton - Jun/July 2022 (#38290) This course is designed for seniors who want to use digital technologies for online shopping, digital banking, managing photos and problem-solving online. Dates: 4 x Fridays 10, 17 June, 1, 8 July -...
Digital Safety for Seniors – Masterton – July-August 2022
Digital Safety for Seniors - Masterton - July-August 2022 (#38291) This course uses the online Digital Licence platform to take learners through all aspects of keeping safe and secure while online. Participants will come away with a Digital Licence certificate and...
Smartphones for Beginners – Masterton – May/June 2022
Smartphones for Beginners - Masterton - May/June 2022 (#38287)Become confident with the basic operations of your Smartphone.Dates: 3 x Fridays, 27th May, 3, 10 June 2022Times: 10:00am - 12:00pmTutor: Stephen McLearyVenue: REAP House, 340 Queen St, MastertonCost:...
Smartphones for beginners – Masterton – June/July 2022
Smartphones for beginners - Masterton - June/July 2022 (#38288)Become confident with the basic operations of your Smartphone.Dates: 3 x Fridays, 17 June, 1, 8 July 2022 (not on 24th June due to Matariki Holiday)Times: 10:00am - 12:00pmTutor: Stephen McLearyVenue: REAP...
Learner Licence (Pahiatua), 30th May – 3rd June
#38569 Learner Licence (Pahiatua), 30th May - 3rd June 2022 Do you need your licence or are you driving without one? Then this course is for you. Aimed at adults and those not at school, come along to this course and be supported to learn the Road Code ready to sit...
Navigating your way through Grief, Tuesday 14th June, 7pm – 9pm
Has something major happened in your life that you are struggling with? This 2-hour workshop offers practical ways to work through tough times - helping to better understand the feelings and emotions often experienced after losing a close relative or friend, your...
#38210 LEARNER LICENCE, MASTERTON, DAYTIME 30th May – 3rd June
#38210 LEARNER LICENCE, MASTERTON, DAYTIME 30th may - 3 June 2022 Are you over 18? Do you need your licence or driving without one? Then this course is for you. The course is aimed at adults and those not at school. Come along and be supported to learn the Road Code...
Breadmaking: Sourdough (Eketāhuna), Sunday 26th June 2022
#38472 Breadmaking: sourdough Learn how to make sourdough bread in this hands-on workshop. Local tutor, SandRa Timmins, will cover the whole process from caring for your starter bug through to baking your sourdough loaf. (NB: Numbers are very limited – enrol now)...
Home and Car Maintenance 101 (for women), Pahiatua, Sunday 29th May 2022
#38602 Home and Car Maintenance 101 (for women) Want to know how to change a washer on a leaking tap, turn the water off at the toby, maintain a lawnmower, know what tool to use and when, or how to change a tyre? A small snippet of the topics covered during this...
Raranga (Weaving) Harakeke , starts 4th May, Pahiatua
#38600 RARANGA HARAKEKE (10-WEEKS) Learn the art of raranga and weave with harakeke. This course will teach you the basics along with the tikanga (protocol) around harvesting and weaving harakeke. By the end of the course learners will have woven a kono and a pikau...
Pahiatua Te Reo Māori, starts Tuesday 3rd May (10-weeks)
#38473 Te Reo Māori, Pahiatua Become familiar with Te Ao Māori as you learn to speak Te Reo Māori and grow your understanding about Tikanga Māori. Beginners very welcome….…Nau mai, haere mai Dates: 3 May - 5 July 2022 (10-weeks)Times: Tuesday Evenings , 6:00pm -...
Toi Whatu (Pahiatua), starting Thursday 4 May
#38474 TOI WHATU (PAHIATUA), Whatu is the main technique used to weave kakahu (Māori cloaks). Come along to this course and explore this form of weaving, and its variations. By the end of this course learners will have completed poi piu and a small maro using...
Te Ataarangi ki Papawai Term 2 2022 – starts Tuesday 3rd May
Te Ataarangi ki Papawai Term 2 2022 (#38099) Te Ataarangi is a total immersion way of learning Te Reo. Te Ataarangi is well-known for the use of coloured Cuisenaire rods as a learning tool. It’s an effective language-learning technique that encourages you to speak....
TE ATAARANGI KI FEATHERSTON T2 2022 – STARTS WEDNESDAY 4TH May
TE ATAARANGI KI FEATHERSTON TERM 2 2022 (#38048) Te Ataarangi is a total immersion way of learning Te Reo. Te Ataarangi is well-known for the use of coloured Cuisenaire rods as a learning tool. It’s an effective language-learning technique that encourages you to...
Te Ataarangi ki Whakaoriori (Wahi Reka) T2 2022 – starts Thursday 5th May
Te Ataarangi ki Whakaoriori (Wahi Reka) T2 2022 (#38059) Te Ataarangi is a total immersion way of learning Te Reo. Te Ataarangi is well-known for the use of coloured Cuisenaire rods as a learning tool. It’s an effective language-learning technique that encourages you...
Computer basics – Masterton – Starts Thursday 5th May for 10 weeks
Computer Basics - Masterton - Starts Thursday 5th May (#38293) Do you need help using your home computer? Be supported on your journey to become a confident navigator of the digital world. Dates: 10 Thursdays from 5th May to 7th July 2022Times: 6:30pm -...
Digital Essentials for Seniors – Masterton – starts Friday 6th May 2022
Digital Essentials for Seniors - Masterton - May 2022 (#38289) This course is designed for seniors who are brand new users. Stripped back to the basics, these four sessions will provide learners with the essential skills they need to get online and start creating...
Digital Introductory Pathway for Seniors – Masterton – Aug-Sept 2022
Digital Introductory Pathway for Seniors - Masterton - Aug/Sept 2022 - #38292 For seniors who want to use digital technologies to pursue hobbies, find the right digital device, communicate with family and friends, and become more independent online. Dates: 4 x...
Basic Living Skills – Basic Sewing (Masterton) T1 2022
Basic Living Skills - Basic Sewing Masterton T1 2022 Bring along your machine, or borrow one of ours, and become confident to use it by making simple sewing projects. Dates: Monday evenings starting 14th Feb (9 weeks)Times: 6.15pm - 9.00pmTutor: Joanna HehirVenue:...