Our Classes
For Adults
We would love you to come along and try our classes. All women are welcome and we aim to keep them affordable. We have wonderful facilitators who are welcoming, encouraging and provide a supportive learning environment. If you have any ideas on classes you would like to see us run or have a skill you would like to teach others please feel free to get in touch with us.
Bellydancing
Mondays for 6 weeks from 17th February
7.35 to 8.35pm. $50.00 (sorry no casual rate available for this class)
This class is a fun low impact dance exercise suitable for all fitness levels, shapes and sizes. This is a wonderful way to improve your balance and maintain joint function. These classes are held at Anitas Dance Academy in King Street and facilitated by Charmaine Seccombe.
Calm Yourself
- Managing Anxiety
Please click on the Email Us button to express an interest to attend
Introduction to some of the simple and wonderful techniques available to change your response to anxiety. Understanding how the brain is "causing" anxiety and how by committing to some simple practices will help overcome and change it with some simple techniques. Bring a curious mind to this hands-on workshop to learn tried and true methods to change the way your mind is working and start to take control of your mood. The facilitator includes in her portfolio, The Havening and Neuro Linguistic Programming and has experience in these, and many more modalities that work with brain training and mind management. Her background includes using these tools in her response to a mild brain injury and brings passion and personal experience to the sharing of these techniques. Facilitated by Caroline Welkins and held at the Upper Hutt Women's Centre.
Line Dancing
Wednesdays for 8 weeks from 19th February
10.30am to 11.30am $60 for or $10 casuals.
This is a fun class based on ballroom and Latin dance with a line dancing twist. It’s a great way to meet people whilst enjoying the benefits of a healthy physical activity. Classes are for eight weeks from 19th February. Facilitated by Anita Perin-Zgomba and held at Anita’s Dance Academy.
Love to Sing
Wednesdays from 5th February
10.00am to 11.00am $5 per class, pay as you attend
Singing is an incredible way to reduce stress, improve your mood and bring some fun into your day. It can benefit you physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically. This class is for absolutely everyone - from those of you who feel you can't sing or lack confidence to sing, through to women who are confident singers. This class is held at The Spot on Fergusson Drive and run by Joanne Roelofs.
Macrame
Please click on the "Email Us" button to register your interest in attending a workshop. Dates to be confirmed.
Staff at the Women's Centre are loving this macrame revival and excited to be offering a workshop suitable for beginners and those with experience. Learn the knots to make a pot plant hanger and then make a beautiful wall hanging. Guaranteed to be enjoyable and very addictive. All materials are included in the cost of just $40.00. Held at the Upper Hutt Women’s Centre
Mosaic Workshop
Please click on the link to "Email Us" button to register your interest in attending a workshop. Dates to be confirmed.
Introduction to mosaics, bring along any broken china you may have and transform them into a decorative outdoor paver. We also have some broken tiles that you are welcome to use. Cost is $40.00 for the 4 hour workshop. Held at the Upper Hutt Women’s Centre
Pilates
Wednesdays for 8 weeks from 19th February 7.30 to 8.30pm
$65 or $10 casuals
Fridays for 6 weeks from 21st February 9.15am to 10.15am
$50 or $10 for casuals
Pilates is a fantastic way to move the body in different directions to help you perform at your best whether it be in the gym, on the sports field, or to help you do your everyday tasks with ease. In these classes we will work through a whole body flow to leave you feeling centred, aligned and strong. Some options will be given to modify positions and you are welcome to select what is right for you. Classes are facilitated by Chelsea Mortiboy (Wednesday) and Penny Ebbrell (Friday) and held at Anita's dance Academy.
Raranga Harakeke
Wednesday 12th March 9.30am to 1.30pm
We are offering a 4 hour workshop this term where you will begin preparing the flax ready to weave, then make some puti puti (flowers) and continue on to make a kono (4-sided basket). The price is $40 per person which includes all materials and a light lunch. Facilitated by Mihi Topou and held at the Upper Hutt Women's Centre.
Sewing
Mondays for 6 weeks from 17th February 11.30am to 1.30pm $50
Wednesdays for 6 weeks from 19th February 6.30pm to 8.30pm $50
Both beginners and people wishing to build on their existing skills are welcome to these classes. If you are a beginner the classes will involve learning how to sew. Practice sewing in lines and experimenting with the different stitches, then cutting out fabric to complete a tote bag before embarking on a project of your own choice. We have machines available to use or you are welcome to bring along your own. The cost is $50 for the 6 weeks and includes materials for the first project. These classes are held at the Upper Hutt Women's Centre and facilitated by Joy Passey
Silver Swans
(ballet for more mature learners)
Mondays for 8 weeks from 17th February
10.30am to 11.30am. $60.00 or $10 per class if you want to attend causally.
The very popular low impact Silver Swans programme has been designed by the Royal Academy of Dance specifically for the more mature learner; however all ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Ballet is a wonderful way to enhance mobility, posture, coordination and energy, with the benefits of cardiovascular health, muscle and bone strength and mental alertness. As an art form ballet offers creative self expression, relaxation and joy. Whether you danced in the past or always wanted to but never had the chance, now is the time! Classes are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. Facilitated by Anita Perin-Zgomba & Jacqui Beets and held at Anita’s Dance Academy.
Workout to Improve
Mental & Physical Health
Thursdays for 6 weeks from 20th February
10.30 to 11.30am $50 or $10 casuals.
A new workout class for 2025. Fun joyful class using dance movements to make exercise enjoyable, prioritising stretching, mobility and positive mental health. This class focuses on enriching your physical and mental health wellbeing. Exercise is increasingly being viewed as a form of mindfulness and enrichment, rather than needing to push yourself to the extremes. Facilitated by Anita Perin-Zgomba and held at Anita's Dance Academy. The cost is $50 for the 6 weeks or if you prefer to come casually it will be $10 per class.
Yoga for Greater Mobility
Mondays for 8 weeks from 10th February 10.00 to 11.00am
$50 for 8 weeks or $8 for casuals
This is a gentle seated class focusing on breath and movement, ending with a relaxing meditation. Facilitated by Janine Sarney and held at the Upper Hutt Womens Centre. The venue is wheelchair friendly
Zumba Fitness
Tuesdays for 8 weeks from 18th February 7.30 to 8.30pm
$60 for eight weeks or $10 per class if you want to attend as a casual
If you would like an uplifting cardio workout which burns fat, builds muscle and improves fitness - come along and try this step class. You will be stepping up, over and around an adjustable step. This is a fantastic way to improve your fitness, balance, agility and coordination. Facilitated by Candice Terblance Maritz and held at Anita’s Dance Academy.