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Courses in Wellington: Evening, Weekend & Short Courses for Adults (2026 Guide)

Pottery class in Wellington with adults shaping clay in a creative studio environment

Wellington offers a wide range of courses for adults looking to learn something new, develop skills or explore creative interests.

From relaxed evening classes to more structured short courses, you can find options across art, languages, cooking, business and practical skills. Many courses are designed to be flexible and beginner-friendly, making them easy to fit around work or study.

Here are some of the providers currently offering courses in Wellington and the wider Wellington region on ClassHub.

Popular courses in Wellington right now:

VIETNAMESE COOKING – Term 4 Join in progress
course Tawa College Community Education
VIETNAMESE COOKING – Term 4

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$145.00 per course

Age 16+

Upholstery Join in progress
course Tawa College Community Education
Upholstery

Wellington

Sat, 31 Oct 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Thursday

5 weeks

$180.00 per course

Age 16+

Summer School - Wellington
course Workspace Studios
Summer School - Wellington

Wellington

Mon, 18 Jan 2027
10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

5 sessions

$865.00 per course

Age 16+

Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington

Wellington

Wed, 11 Nov 2026
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Wednesday

6 weeks

$325.00 per course

Age 12+

Picture Book Creation
course Tawa College Community Education
Picture Book Creation

Wellington

Tue, 27 Oct 2026
7:00 – 9:00 pm

Other dates available

4 sessions

$110.00 per course

Age 16+

Friday Stained Glass - 4 Week Block - Wellington Join in progress
course Workspace Studios
Friday Stained Glass - 4 Week Block - Wellington

Wellington

Fri, 16 Oct 2026
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Friday

4 weeks

$315.00 per course

Age 12+


Community-based learning at Wellington High School Community Education Centre

Wellington High School Community Education Centre (CEC) offers a wide range of evening, weekend and short courses for adults and whānau.

Courses run throughout the school terms and cover areas such as arts, languages, cooking, business and digital skills. The focus is on practical, accessible learning, making it a great option if you want to try something new in a supportive environment.

Popular courses currently available:

Watercolour Basics Starting soon
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Watercolour Basics

Wellington

Wed, 11 Nov 2026
7:30 – 9:30 pm

Every Wednesday

4 weeks

$169.00 per course

Age 16+

Photography: Unlocking the Secrets to Captivating Images Starting soon
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Photography: Unlocking the Secrets to Captivating Images

Wellington

Thu, 12 Nov 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Other dates available

4 sessions

$159.00 per course

Age 16+

Cooking: Thai Food with Aranya Starting soon
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Cooking: Thai Food with Aranya

Wellington

Tue, 10 Nov 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Tuesday

4 weeks

$189.00 per course

Age 16+

Photography: Unlocking the Secrets to Captivating Images Starting soon
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Photography: Unlocking the Secrets to Captivating Images

Wellington

Thu, 12 Nov 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$159.00 per class

Age 16+

Creative courses at Inverlochy Art School

Inverlochy Art School is one of Wellington’s most established art schools, offering a wide range of classes and workshops throughout the year.

Classes are taught by practising artists and cater to different levels, from beginners to more experienced students. It’s a welcoming space focused on creative exploration, with opportunities to build skills over time.

Here are some upcoming art courses:

Expressive Watercolour Few spots left Join in progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Expressive Watercolour

Wellington

Tue, 13 Oct 2026
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday

8 weeks

$310.00 per course

Age 16+

Watercolour Foundations T4.26 Few spots left Starting soon
course Inverlochy Art School
Watercolour Foundations T4.26

Wellington

Wed, 4 Nov 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Every Wednesday

4 weeks

$230.00 per course

Age 16+

Decoding the Arts T4.26 Join in progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Decoding the Arts T4.26

Wellington

Fri, 16 Oct 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Friday

6 weeks

$105.00 per course

Age 16+

Contemporary Realism - T4.26 Few spots left Join in progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Contemporary Realism - T4.26

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Every Thursday

8 weeks

$499.00 per course

Age 16+

Printmaking - Monoprinting & lino evenings T4.26 Join in progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Printmaking - Monoprinting & lino evenings T4.26

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
6:00 – 8:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$199.00 per course

Age 18+

Pottery - Thursday evenings T4.26 Few spots left Join in progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Pottery - Thursday evenings T4.26

Wellington

Thu, 29 Oct 2026
6:15 – 8:15 pm

Every Thursday

6 weeks

$320.00 per course

Age 16+

Evening and weekend courses at Tawa College Community Education

Tawa College Community Education offers a varied programme of courses and workshops for adults in Wellington. From cooking, art and languages to sewing and woodwork, there are opportunities to develop practical skills and explore new interests.

The programme includes evening courses and weekend workshops, with options for beginners as well as people looking to build on existing skills.

Sewing – Introduction for Beginners – Term 4 Beginner Starting soon
course Tawa College Community Education
Sewing – Introduction for Beginners – Term 4

Wellington

Sat, 14 Nov 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Other dates available

2 sessions

$95.00 per course

Age 16+

WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Thursday) – Term 4 Join in progress
course Tawa College Community Education
WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Thursday) – Term 4

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
7:00 – 9:00 pm

Every Thursday

8 weeks

$185.00 per course

Age 16+

Picture Book Creation
course Tawa College Community Education
Picture Book Creation

Wellington

Tue, 27 Oct 2026
7:00 – 9:00 pm

Other dates available

4 sessions

$110.00 per course

Age 16+

Upholstery Join in progress
course Tawa College Community Education
Upholstery

Wellington

Sat, 31 Oct 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Thursday

5 weeks

$180.00 per course

Age 16+

VIETNAMESE COOKING – Term 4 Join in progress
course Tawa College Community Education
VIETNAMESE COOKING – Term 4

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$145.00 per course

Age 16+

Hands-on jewellery courses at Workspace Studios

Workspace Studios specialises in jewellery making and hands-on creative courses.

You can join beginner-friendly classes, book private sessions or even create your own wedding rings. They also offer one-on-one tuition and bench hire, making it a great option if you want to take your skills further.

Explore hands-on jewellery courses:

Friday Stained Glass - 4 Week Block - Wellington
course Workspace Studios
Friday Stained Glass - 4 Week Block - Wellington

Wellington

Fri, 27 Nov 2026
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Friday

4 weeks

$284.00 per course

Age 12+

Tuesday Jewellery-Making Block - Beginner’s 8-week Beginner
course Workspace Studios
Tuesday Jewellery-Making Block - Beginner’s 8-week

Wellington

Tue, 2 Feb 2027
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday

8 weeks

$374.00 per course

Age 12+

Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington

Wellington

Wed, 11 Nov 2026
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Wednesday

6 weeks

$325.00 per course

Age 12+

Summer School - Wellington
course Workspace Studios
Summer School - Wellington

Wellington

Mon, 18 Jan 2027
10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

5 sessions

$865.00 per course

Age 16+

Sunday Morning 4 Weeks - Mixed Level - Wellington Few spots left
course Workspace Studios
Sunday Morning 4 Weeks - Mixed Level - Wellington

Wellington

Sun, 7 Feb 2027
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Sunday

4 weeks

$225.00 per course

Age 12+

Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington
course Workspace Studios
Wednesday Lost Wax Casting, 6 weeks - Wellington

Wellington

Wed, 3 Feb 2027
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Wednesday

6 weeks

$355.00 per course

Age 12+

Arts and creative programmes at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre

Toi Pōneke Arts Centre hosts a variety of creative workshops and courses across different disciplines.

From visual arts to performance and music, it’s a space that supports both emerging and experienced creatives. Programmes change regularly, so there’s always something new to explore.

Explore more courses in Wellington

Wellington’s course scene continues to grow, with new classes and workshops added throughout the year.

Whether you’re looking to build a new skill, meet people or simply try something different, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Explore more courses in Wellington on ClassHub and filter by category, schedule or level to find the right fit.