We are delighted to be working with Plunket to bring you this Working with Kids workshop on July 15th. The course will teach the skills required to babysit, coach kids or help with after school care. The Workshop will take place on Wednesday July 15th and the cost is $55 per person.

Learn how to create your own natural beauty products and discover how easy DIY skincare can be. 6.30pm to 8.30pm August 26th $30 per person

Make 2026 the year to begin your sign language journey. A number of our community joined us for the 8 week 1A Beginners sign language course this May. Classes started Wednesday 6th May, 7-9pm. 16+ or 12+ if accompanied by an adult. Taught by Barry, an experienced tutor from Auckland Deaf Society Inc, the students were introduced to the basics in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We hope to welcome Barry back in Term 3 for the NZSL Beginner 1B course.

Saturday August 1st - 10am to 12pm Create your own succulent masterpiece with Christine from Living Sculptures. Learn how to care for, propagate and style beautiful succulent arrangements, No experience is required and all materials are included.

Explore aromas and art media in a relaxed and friendly setting, No previous experience is needed. All materials are supplied.

Join us on Thursday afternoons from 12pm to 2pm for this relaxing and welcoming art class with the fantastic Tarci! Now taking bookings for Term 3

We are delighted to have our kids sewing classes back at Highbury House. Suitable for ages 8 plus and for beginners or Intermediate level sewers, sewing machines and materials (for class projects) will be provided. Now taking bookings for Term 3!

A great sewing class for both beginners and intermediate sewers. Learn how to follow a pattern to create some fantastic items. Sewing machines and materials (for class projects) will be provided. Now taking bookings for Term 3!

A great smaller sewing class for both beginners and intermediate sewers. Learn how to follow a pattern to create some fantastic items. Sewing machines and materials (for class projects) will be provided Now taking bookings for Term 3!

Gain mobility and strength so you can be strong in your day-to-day life. Three Tuesday morning classes offered, $3 per class. Register below or call (09) 480 5279

Work on those projects in a group that share your passion for sewing and crafts. Wednesday morning, 9am-12pm, $3 a session.

A great, fun way to keep the brain active. Monday afternoon, 12.30-2.30pm, $3 a session Please note this is not tutored. Register below or call (09) 480 5279

Join us in a relaxed environment for an evening of discussing your favourite book & discovering new ones. Last Tuesday of every month, 7-8.30pm, $3 a session Register below or call (09) 480 5279

Our knitting group share ideas, socialise and produce items for charities. Friday afternoon, 2-4pm, $3 per session. Register below or call (09) 480 5279

Meet at the House for coffee / tea & friendship. Tuesday morning 10am-12pm. $3 with coffee and tea provided

Join us on the first Monday of every month for a light luncheon followed by a guest speaker or fun activity. Places a limited so please email us if you are interested in attending this free event.

Join us in a relaxed environment for an evening of discussing your favourite poem or original poetry work. Monthly on every 2nd Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30pm

Meet at Highbury House at 9.45am on Friday mornings to set off by 10am for a local walk with a wonderful group of community members. Suitable for those wishing to walk locally at a gentle pace for about an hour. Often followed by a coffee and chat.

Book your kids in for these popular art classes run by Creative Sparks. Tuesday and Thursday after school classes available.

A boys art class aimed at children aged 10 to 14 years. Our fantastic art tutor Tarci will be teaching how to crete mechanical creatures in this brand new class. Wednesdays 4pm to 5.30pm. Starts July 29th. Cost: $165 per term

Returning in August! Join the amazing Dinny from Art Yoga for a Free 7 week Seniors course to enhance creativity and connection, that combines freedom of art expression and meditation. Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm. Limited spaces.

Having a baby and need some more information on pregnancy and birth?. Donna Cox from Soul Sisters Studio runs monthly Antenatal Class here at Highbury House.

Sadly this class is no longer being offered, but we are busy looking at a different session to offer. If there is something you would be interested is attending please email us with your idea. Bridge? Games session? Discussion group?