Highbury House Classes

Classes and Activities

We provide accessible and affordable classes for people of all ages, cultures, and interests.

Our hope is that you may find something that interests you and also meet people and make friends, learn, contribute and participate in the programmes and services provided by the community house and in your local community.

Knitting Groups | Counselling | Mahjong | Kids Art Class | Book Club | Coffee Morning and more…

View or download our latest course brochure

Evening Community Art Class

Monday’s

7:00-8:30pm

Art class with focus on portraits.

Learn the basics of face drawing & using different styles to create more original expressive pieces.

Register here.

Kids Sustainable Sewing Classes

Wednesday’s

3:45-5:15pm OR 5:30-7:00pm

Starts 26th April for 9 weeks.

A class especially for kids to learn how to use a sewing machine, or to continue on their sewing journey. 

For the 3:45-5:15pm class book here.

For the 5:30-7:00pm class book here. 

Order Fresh Fruit & Vege Box

Order by Tuesday 12pm for pick up on Thursdays.

Pick up locations:

RSA Birkenhead, 12-1pm

Highbury Community House, 1-2:30pm

Order here: www.foodtogether.co.nz

Art From the Heart

Thursday’s

12:15-2:15pm

Explore the practice of making art from direct observation by each week looking at different sets of objects/ subjects or collected images of a particular theme.

Register here.

Highbury Coffee Morning

Connect & chat over a tea or a coffee. Tuesdays 10.30am-12.00pm. $2 donation (tea & coffee provided)

Chair Pilates

For strength & mobility. FREE. Tuesdays 9:15-10:00am or 10.15-11:00am. limited spaces so please book here.

Mahjong

Non-tutored Mahjong, for all levels. Wednesday’s 12:30-2:30pm. $2 donation.

Knit & Knat at the House

Casual evening knitting group for all levels, just bring your own knitting project. Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm. $2 donation.

Kids Art Classes

Tuesday’s 3:30-5:00pm. Creating confident & original young artists with Creative Sparks. Email your interest to angela@creative-sparks.co.nz

Knitting Connections

This is our daytime knitting weekly group, bring your own knitting project. Fridays 2:30-4:30pm. $2 donation.

LEGO® Robotics STEAM Education Classes

Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Robotics STEAM after school classes teach critical developmental skills to create future problem solvers & innovators. Fridays 3:30-4:30pm. Book here.