Community Education Whanganui

Community Education Whanganui Community Education Whanganui offering lifelong learning opportunities to everyone

Esther Topfer has worked with an incredible group of emerging artists in our 'Art Club' this year, culminating in an exh...
17/08/2026

Esther Topfer has worked with an incredible group of emerging artists in our 'Art Club' this year, culminating in an exhibition of their work at the Edith Gallery, 14 Taupo Quay, Whanganui. Opening night is Tuesday, 25th August at 5.30pm, with the show running 10-3pm until 2nd September. This is a great show for those wanting to purchase works from budding artists, and those wanting to be inspired and delighted by new art. See you there!

Join Angela Duncan for a very gentle yoga class for beginners - six sessions over six weeks, starting this Thursday 5.30...
10/08/2026

Join Angela Duncan for a very gentle yoga class for beginners - six sessions over six weeks, starting this Thursday 5.30-6.30pm. Inclusive, safe and nurturing; this is the perfect way to begin your journey to a new, healthy and flexible you! Enrol now www.communityeducation.nz or call 345 4717 between 10-3pm for more information. 🌺

Gardening Essentials with Phil Thomsen😀😀😀😀Starts Monday 10 August - 14 September, 6 - 8pmJoin Phil Thomsen — local autho...
05/08/2026

Gardening Essentials with Phil Thomsen😀😀😀😀

Starts Monday 10 August - 14 September, 6 - 8pm
Join Phil Thomsen — local author, experienced gardener, educator and top chap — for a practical, hands‑on introduction to creating and caring for a thriving garden.
What you'll learn:
Garden design foundations 🌹🪴🎍🌿👩‍🌾
Soil health and composting🐔🐴💩
Landscaping principles🎄🌳🌴🪹🍄
W**d and pest management🐌🐛🪰🪳🦟🕷️
Growing fruit and vegetables 🍏🫐🍓🍑🍉🌽🥕🫑🌶️
A friendly, accessible course perfect for beginners and home gardeners.

ENROL NOW www.communityeducation.nz $145.00 or call us 10-3pm weekdays 345 4717. See you there!

She's baaack! After a brief hiatus in term 2 Esther is running some more art classes this term. Acrylics for Beginners a...
28/07/2026

She's baaack! After a brief hiatus in term 2 Esther is running some more art classes this term. Acrylics for Beginners and Portraiture classes (studying the greats and finding your own style).
One two hour session each week, running over six weeks you'll have plenty of time to practice between classes.
Check out our website www.communityeducation.nz and enrol - both classes start next week! 14 Taupo Quay, ph 345 4717.

It's an early one this time - enrol TODAY if you'd like a spot on Peter's Bonsai course. You can check his credentials (...
03/07/2026

It's an early one this time - enrol TODAY if you'd like a spot on Peter's Bonsai course. You can check his credentials (and his stunning Bonsai) at Whanganui River Markets each week. If you're feeling the Winter blues and your friends are all rugged up at home why not join one of our courses or workshops? Check out our website www.communityeducation.nz for Bonsai classes and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Keep looking as we upload new happenings over the next week - see you soon!

Loving Bonsai? Got a yearning for some learning? Join us for an introduction to Saikei; the art of creating miniature la...
17/06/2026

Loving Bonsai? Got a yearning for some learning? Join us for an introduction to Saikei; the art of creating miniature landscapes using Bonsai techniques, with the inclusion of plants, stone and moss. Limited places, only $95 with all materials included. Take home your own little landscape to nurture!

Discover the AI tools you can use to explore your family history and connect with the past. Presented by Lisa Lightband ...
08/06/2026

Discover the AI tools you can use to explore your family history and connect with the past. Presented by Lisa Lightband this workshop has limited numbers, enrol now via our website: www.communityeducation.nz

DISCOVER STIPPLING — the art of building texture and depth with tiny dots. Award winning natural history illustrator Sa...
02/06/2026

DISCOVER STIPPLING
— the art of building texture and depth with tiny dots.
Award winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the world of botanical art. Stippling is perfect for botanical and detailed illustration, and a brilliant way to grow your shading skills (and your patience). Sunday 7 June - Enrol at www.communityeducation.nz.

TAKE A MINDFUL PAUSE IN YOUR WEEKJoin Rebekah Elizabeth for a gentle 6‑week lunchtime Qi Gong journey. Qi Gong is an anc...
20/05/2026

TAKE A MINDFUL PAUSE IN YOUR WEEK

Join Rebekah Elizabeth for a gentle 6‑week lunchtime Qi Gong journey. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese body–mind practice that blends simple movement, breath, and intention to support healing and balance.

Each week we’ll explore one of the Five Elements and how it connects to our bodies and emotions, creating space for wellbeing on every level.

✨ Starts Thursday 4 June
👉 Enrol at www.communityeducation.nz

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24 Taupo Quay
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+6463454717

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