WELCOME TO ROWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
(Whatumānawa ō te Hapori)

Weave with harakeke and create taonga for your whānau.


Harakeke Flax Weaving Classes are now at the Oceania Addington Gardens Care Centre located at 207 Lincoln Road, Addington. If you are interested in joining this class, you are all welcome to join. Please register your interest by calling us 03 960 1776 or email manager@rcc.net.nz for more information.

9am-2pm Every Monday
$10 per person/ per term

Learn Skills. Share Skills. Be involved.

The Community (Woodwork) Shed brings people in the community together to:

• Learn skills.
• Share new skills.
• Have a great time catching up and have plenty of laughs in a supportive shared space.
• Be a part of the community.

It is a safe and wonderful place for everyone in the community to make projects while learning to:

• Use the correct ways of using hand tools.
• Safely learn to operate power tools and woodwork machinery.
• Skilled guidance from the three tutors in a well-equipped workshop.
• For both unskilled and skilled people. 
• You can work on your personal project, or you may assist with any community projects the Shed and Centre are involved in.
• The Shed is fully equipped with tools, machinery and equipment that can be used for a variety of small to medium sized projects. 

Like to join?
If you would like to brush up or learn new woodwork skills, come into the Community Shed who are here every Wednesday between 10am-12pm during school term only. Or email: manager@rcc.net.nz or phone (03) 960 1776 between 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Cost is $10 per term per person.

Develop your carving skills!

Learn to carve stone using traditional hand tools! Using just a hammer and chisel you will enjoy the satisfaction of turning a piece of raw Oamaru stone into a wonderful creation for your garden or for indoors. Classes are held in the stone carving yard, which is in front of the Community Woodwork Shed at Rowley Community Centre. 

• The cost is dependent on the size of stone that you will need to create your masterpiece. It will be a small cost.
• The classes are run every Wednesdays at Rowley Resource Centre during school term only, between 10am – 12pm. 
• Classes are kept small and limited due to space restrictions. 
• All tools will be provided.
• Ideal for those with little or no stone carving experience, however all are welcome. 
• For more information, you can pop into our Centre on Wednesdays between 10am-12pm to talk to Eddie Cook, the Stone Carving Tutor who will explain to you everything you will need to know before you can start. Or email: manager@rcc.net.nz or ring (03) 960 1776 between 9am-2pm, Monday to Friday.
• Cost per person per term: $10 

Requirements:
Please ensure you wear appropriate warm (old) clothing and suitable footwear (closed-toe, closed-heel shoes) as you will be working outdoors in a sheltered area.
Long hair must be tied back. 
You will need to wear a mask during class, due to the stone dust.
Tutor: Eddie Cook

Free Adult Classes through HALC 
Tutor: Mary

Information:

We have experienced Tutors from HALC (Hagley Adult Literacy Centre) who will assist with reading, writing, math's, computer skills, workplace communication and help learners work towards their NCEA Level 1 standards.
Classes are kept small so that individuals can go at their own pace and level. 

Requirements:

• Classes are free to NZ Citizens and Residents, but full attendance to classes is required.
• Runs every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
• You will also need to meet the Tutor prior to starting class.
• Classes run during school term only, with breaks during the school holidays.

Please contact Evelyn if you would like more information: manager@rowleyresourcecentre.org.nz or ring (03) 960 1776.
**No classes during school holidays.