Upcoming learning opportunities from Canterbury WEA
Learn printmaking or how to make the most of your EV at these November 2026 events. All sessions are held at CWEA (59 Gloucester Street, Central City).
Find out about other courses or sessions coming up at the Canterbury WEA.
Creative Printmaking
Explore a range of creative printmaking techniques in this welcoming, hands-on course with Diane Swain and Margaret Taylor.
Dates: Mondays starting 2nd November 2026 (6 weeks).
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Cost: $90 per person.
Experiment with mono and relief -printing with woodblocks and Gelli plates to create gift cards and larger artworks. New Zealand-inspired themes, particularly native birds and trees, will provide a starting point for your own designs.
This course is suitable for beginners. Inks, tools, plates, blocks and paper are supplied, and the cost of these materials is included in the course fee. Please bring an old shirt or apron to protect your clothing—it may get messy!
Find out more about this creative printmaking course, including how to register.
Living with an AN EV
The New Zealand car market is changing rapidly. If you are thinking about getting an EV, are a new owner, or are simply curious, this practical session is for you.
Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Time: 10 to 11.30am.
Cost: $12 per person.
Anne Scott will cover the basics including what an EV is, different battery types, charging at home and on the road, and maintaining an EV. We’ll also address common questions and concerns: how long does a battery last, is range anxiety a real thing, and are EVs good or bad for the environment?
Find out more about this electric vehicle seminar, including how to register.