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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 on ClassHub.

Popular courses in Wellington right now:

Sparkly Tapered Rings In Three - Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Sparkly Tapered Rings In Three - Wellington

Wellington

Sun, 9 Aug 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Sunday

3 weeks

$260.00 per course

Age 12+

Anyone Can Draw - Structural - evenings T3.26 In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Anyone Can Draw - Structural - evenings T3.26

Wellington

Wed, 29 Jul 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Wednesday

8 weeks

$290.00 per course

Age 16+

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:

Social Media Marketing Secrets for Small Enterprises
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Social Media Marketing Secrets for Small Enterprises

Wellington

Thu, 27 Aug 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$149.00 per course

Age 16+

Watercolour Basics
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+

Social Media Marketing Secrets for Small Enterprises
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Social Media Marketing Secrets for Small Enterprises

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$149.00 per course

Age 16+

Crochet for Calmness
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Crochet for Calmness

Wellington

Wed, 14 Oct 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Wednesday

4 weeks

$130.00 per course

Age 16+

Life Drawing - Beginners Beginner
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Life Drawing - Beginners

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Thursday

4 weeks

$169.00 per course

Age 16+

How to be a DJ - An Introduction
course Wellington High School Community Education Centre
How to be a DJ - An Introduction

Wellington

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every Thursday

6 weeks

$285.00 per course

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:

The Open Painting Studio - mornings T3.26 Few spots left In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
The Open Painting Studio - mornings T3.26

Wellington

Thu, 30 Jul 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Thursday

8 weeks

$285.00 per course

Age 16+

Exploring Figure & Form T3.26 Starting soon
course Inverlochy Art School
Exploring Figure & Form T3.26

Wellington

Sat, 8 Aug 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Saturday

4 weeks

$390.00 per course

Age 18+

123 of oil painting - T3.26 In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
123 of oil painting - T3.26

Wellington

Sat, 1 Aug 2026
1:00 – 4:00 pm

Every Saturday

8 weeks

$410.00 per course

Age 18+

Anyone Can Draw - Structural - evenings T3.26 In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Anyone Can Draw - Structural - evenings T3.26

Wellington

Wed, 29 Jul 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Wednesday

8 weeks

$290.00 per course

Age 16+

Anyone can Draw - Observational - evenings T3.26 Few spots left In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Anyone can Draw - Observational - evenings T3.26

Wellington

Tue, 28 Jul 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Every Tuesday

8 weeks

$290.00 per course

Age 16+

Decoding the Arts T3.26 Few spots left In progress
course Inverlochy Art School
Decoding the Arts T3.26

Wellington

Fri, 31 Jul 2026
11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Every Friday

8 weeks

$139.00 per course

Age 18+

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:

Monday Mixed Level - 8 week block, Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Monday Mixed Level - 8 week block, Wellington

Wellington

Mon, 24 Aug 2026
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Monday

8 weeks

$395.00 per course

Age 12+

Jewellery Making Block - Level 2+ - Wellington
course Workspace Studios
Jewellery Making Block - Level 2+ - Wellington

Wellington

Thu, 27 Aug 2026
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Thursday

8 weeks

$395.00 per course

Age 12+

Sparkly Tapered Rings In Three - Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Sparkly Tapered Rings In Three - Wellington

Wellington

Sun, 9 Aug 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Sunday

3 weeks

$260.00 per course

Age 12+

Stepped Bezel Facet Setting In Three - Wellington Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Stepped Bezel Facet Setting In Three - Wellington

Wellington

Sun, 9 Aug 2026
2:00 – 5:00 pm

Every Sunday

3 weeks

$260.00 per course

Age 12+

Jewellery Making Block - Beginners - Wellington Beginner Starting soon
course Workspace Studios
Jewellery Making Block - Beginners - Wellington

Wellington

Tue, 25 Aug 2026
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday

8 weeks

$415.00 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

6 sessions

$865.00 per class

Age 16+

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.