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 | Pilates | Mahjong | Book Club | Coffee Morning and more…
Art From the Heart Classes
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.
Community Evening Art
Tuesday’s
7:00-8:30pm
Art class with focus on portraits.
Learn the basics of face drawing & work different styles, to create more original and expressive pieces.
Awake the artist in you.
Sew Social
Tuesday (Fortnightly)
7:00-8:30pm
Starts 14th February 2023
A fun & casual group that meet fortnightly to learn to sew on a project (projects vary), mend clothes that we have saved from the landfill or mend your own clothes.
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
Highbury Coffee Morning
Connect and chat over a tea or a coffee. Tuesdays 10.30am-12.00pm, casual and relaxed group. $2 donation (tea & coffee provided)
Mahjong
Every Wednesday, 12:30-2:30pm. All levels welcome. $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.
Chair Pilates
Weekly chair Pilates for strength & mobility, Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 9:15-10:00am. FREE. Booking is essential, please email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz
Knitting Connections
This is our daytime knitting weekly group, bring your own knitting project. Fridays 2:30-4:30pm. $2 donation.