Starts 14 May, 1-3pm, 3 Tuesdays, $23
The French Impressionists are among the most celebrated painters in the history of European art, and their modernity and consciousness of change form a link with our time. In this course we consider the modernity of their vision, and examine their development of a new pictorial language for the representation of modern life. In the first term we looked at the art of Claude Monet. In Term 2, we will explore the work of three artists: Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas. Julie King is an art historian, formerly Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Canterbury.

Starts 17 May, 10 am - 12 noon, 8 Fridays, $87
Nina is an experienced tutor and established artist who paints commissioned artworks and exhibits regularly - to view a selection of Ninas work, visit her website: http://www.ninacook.co.nz. Artists of all levels are very welcome. Model fee included. Class numbers are limited to 16 students. Please bring your preferred materials and your own easel if possible.

Starts 10 June, 10.30 am - 12 noon, 5 Mondays, $29
Two-legged creatures have not been the only significant or resonant figures in the repertoire of western artists, and this course will look in depth at how (other) animals have been used for narrative, sentimental, symbolic and expressionistic effect over the centuries. The term animal is being used very broadly, and will include dogs, cats, horses, snakes and birds. Dr Pamela Gerrish Nunn, formerly Professor of Art History and Theory at the University of Canterbury, is a freelance researcher and curator. She has published extensively on the history of 19th and 20th century art.

Starts 16 May, 9.30-11.30am, 8 Thursdays, $63
This course lets you work on your own individual painting project with guidance from the tutor who will provide help with beginning a painting, advice on materials, composition, colour and general art advice. Beginners and more experienced painters welcome. Kate has tutored in community art for the last eight years and has experience with oil, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.

Starts 16 May, 7 - 9 pm, 8 Thursdays, $63
This course lets you work on your own individual painting project with guidance from the tutor who will provide help with beginning a painting, advice on materials, composition, colour and general art advice. Beginners and more experienced painters welcome. Kate has tutored in community art for the last eight years and has experience with oil, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.

Starts 15 May, 9.30 - 11.30 am, 8 Wednesdays, $63
This course introduces the tonal and linear elements of drawing, using basic tools and materials combined with drawing exercises designed to build up your skill base. The aim of the course is for the student to become more confident in their own drawing ability and knowledge. As this process continues the tutor will introduce more advanced drawing exercises and will provide support for the students individual drawing projects. Beginners welcome. Please bring a 2B, 4B or 6B pencil, putty/kneadable rubber or eraser, a ruler, and cartridge drawing pad or paper no smaller than A3. Kate has tutored community art for the past eight years in Wellington, Southland and Christchurch.

Starts 13 May, 10 am - 12 noon, 3 Mondays, $23
The French Impressionists are among the most celebrated painters in the history of European art, and their modernity, and consciousness of change form a link with our time. In this course we consider the modernity of their vision, and examine their development of a new pictorial language for the representation of modern life. In the first term we looked at the art of Claude Monet. In Term 2, we will explore the work of three artists: Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas. Julie King is an art historian, formerly Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Canterbury.

Starts 28 May, 5.30 - 7 pm, 5 Tuesdays, $29
The word ?globalization' has been given various meanings, one of which is this: greater degrees of inter-dependence between peoples. This course inquires into the factors and forces behind globalization, the benefits and costs that are associated with it, and the future possibilities for it. Key questions include: How are we to judge globalization? How can it be improved in the service of all human-kind, not just the wealthy? Is there is potentially constructive role for a world government? Dr Richard Dawson has held lecturing positions in law, politics, and economics.

Starts 11 June, 1.30 - 2.30 pm, 3 Tuesdays, $12
11 Jun Designing a funeral service for yourself - David Rodgers, Funeral Celebrant
18 Jun Funeral Choice - Jim Consedine and the Catholic Worker group
25 Jun Eco burial: going green with a natural burial option - Ann Thornton and Rosemary Tredgold

Starts 21 May, 10.30 am to 12 noon, 5 Tuesdays, $29
This course explores, through literature, some of the political and social tensions of Modern Turkey - ethnic, religious, ideological and imperial. Above all, we shall look at the way Turkish writers engage with their society through particular dramatizations and interpretations of history. In particular, we shall read the works of revolutionary poet Nazim Hikmet, feminist novelist and activist Elif Shafak and Nobel Prize winning novelist and academic Orhan Pamuk. John Wall has worked as an English and philosophy lecturer in universities in the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Cyprus and Lebanon.

Starts 8 June, 10 - 11 am, 4 Saturdays, $16
Is stereotyping enough to deal with one another in the era of globalisation? What is the role of culture and identity? Where does the media stand in this regard? This course will use socio-political approaches to discuss these important questions in relation to the Philippines, the Middle East and the Islamic world. New Zealands role will also be examined: does it stand in isolation or can it take an effective part? Karim Pourhamzavi is studying law and political science at the University of Canterbury.

Saturday 20 April, 11 am - 3.30 pm, $16
With Anzac Day approaching it's opportune to reflect on our attitudes to war and peace. To assist will be three writers who have written on and thought deeply about the topic.
11 am - 1 pm: The Great Wrong War by Wellington historian and writer, Stevan Eldred Grigg, examines the impact on New Zealand society of World War 1. Stevan will explain why he thinks New Zealand's involvement in the war was ?wholly avoidable, wholly unnecessary and almost wholly disastrous.'
1.30 - 3.30 pm: Two local writers will provoke further discussion based on their research. Dr Geoff Haworth, author of Marching as to war? will speak on the impact of World War II on the life of the Anglican Church but also pacifism in Canterbury during that period. Allan Marriott has written about participants in war and its effects on them in World War 1, Indonesia and Vietnam in Mud beneath my boots and A Bridge Over.

Starts 15 May, 1.30 - 2.30 pm, 5 Wednesdays, gold coin donation

15 May An update on the state of the churches in the city - Jill Hawkey and Ken Shelley from the Inter-Church forum.
22 May David Sheppard, Sheppard & Rout Architects
29 May Making the Christchurch botanic Gardens: a history of change - John Clemens, Curator, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
5 Jun The All right? Wellbeing Campaign - Ciaran Fox, Mental Health Foundation, and Dr Lucy Daeth, Canterbury District Health Board
12 Jun Volunteers Greening the City - Rhys Taylor, retiring Coordinator Greening the Rubble Trust

Starts 13 June, 1 - 2.30 pm, 3 Thursdays, $18
Starting with insurance this course will look at breaches of contract, insurance policies and complaints procedures; the Insurance and Savings Ombudsmen and their role in insurance disputes. The second session on EQC will provide participants with a better understanding of EQC, why we have it, what it does, and how it ties in with your insurance. We will cover the processes involved from making a claim through to the complaints process. The final session will cover the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, including your rights to have repairs carried out, the procedures for landlords visiting a property, and notice periods.

Thursday 30 May, 7.30 - 9 pm, $6
John Adams is an experienced Secondary School teacher, who has worked in various schools, mostly teaching, science, physics and maths. He will do his best to explain the NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) system, so that parents, grandparents and caregivers can support teenagers through the inevitable challenges.

Starts 15 May, 11.45 am - 1.15 pm, 8 Wednesdays, $46
Israeli Folk Dancing is ideal for improving ones general well-being. It is good exercise for physical fitness and pleasurable, because of the lovely music and learning to move with it. As one concentrates and tries to remember the different movements, it shuts out the rest of the day, which is both relaxing and counters stress. There are different styles from different parts of the world, some vigorous and some gentle and graceful, but all dances are written for joyful occasions. Val has been dancing and teaching Israeli Folk Dancing for twenty two years and the pleasure hasnt faded. No partners required.

Starts 13 May, 11 - 12 noon, 7 Mondays, $27
Have fun and improve your fitness while moving to music. The exercise bit is driven by the legs which will be moving in simple patterns. The dancing comes as you optionally add arms, shoulders, ribs and hips to help express the music. You will be led through short, simple sequences (2-8 counts) and will be taught assuming no prior knowledge. Suitable for all ages and abilities - each person can adjust for their own ability to coordinate and move. Judith has been teaching dance to adults for over 15 years and has a background in jazz, belly, and Egyptian folkloric dance.

Starts 13 May, 1.30 - 2.30 pm, 3 Mondays, $12, free to members
13 May Styx Mill Conservation Reserve - John Parry, Park Ranger Styx Mill Conservation Reserve
20 May Reinventing Travis Wetland in context of the Avon-Otakaro Corridor - exciting new possibilities for creating a predator-free eco-sanctuary and other novel ideas - Colin Meurk
27 May The Avon Heathcote Ihutai Estuary - Associate Professor Islay Marsden, Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Canterbury

Starts 8 May, 1.30 - 2.30 pm, 10 Wednesdays, $40
Tai Chi was developed from Qigong, which has always maintained the aim of health and well-being. Thousands of forms of Qigong have developed over the last 5000 years in China. Qigong uses easy-to-learn movements to guide the mind to draw in and replenish Qi. The movements increase flexibility, balance and co-ordination, the Qi heals and energises, and the whole activity brings deep relaxation and a calm and focussed mind. Hara refers to an area of power within the physical body that contains the tan tien - your core or centre of gravity. This is also a falls prevention programme. All welcome.

Starts 8 May, 2.45 - 3.45 pm, 10 Wednesdays, $40
Tai Chi was developed from Qigong, which has always maintained the aim of health and well-being. Thousands of forms of Qigong have developed over the last 5000 years in China. Qigong uses easy-to-learn movements to guide the mind to draw in and replenish Qi. The movements increase flexibility, balance and co-ordination, the Qi heals and energises, and the whole activity brings deep relaxation and a calm and focussed mind. Hara refers to an area of power within the physical body that contains the tan tien - your core or centre of gravity. This is also a falls prevention programme. All welcome.

Starts 21 May, 6 - 7.30 pm, 6 Tuesdays, $38
This practical course will teach you about the basics of organic gardening including the following topics: soil life, compost, worms, Bokashi and liquid fertilisers; permaculture; pests and diseases; raised beds, square foot gardens; crop rotation, companion planting and intercropping; community gardening and community building. Come prepared to get your hands dirty! Lily White has been gardening organically for 35 years and has done formal training at Christchurch Polytechnic. For the past 15 years she has been running the Kids Edible Gardening programme. Her specialty topic is garden design.

Win a free place in one of the creative writing classes, in the third term! Existing and prospective students are invited to submit a short story (maximum word length 1,500 words) which will be judged by our Creative Writing tutor, Helen Hogan. Closing date for entries is Friday 31 May, to be delivered or posted to the WEA office. Please write on one side of the page only, with double line-spacing, and enclose your name and contact details on a separate piece of paper. The winner will be contacted before the start of the third term classes.

Starts 13 May, 7 - 8.30 pm, 8 Mondays, $49
What will we be doing? Looking at a large number of poems - models: Stretching our imaginations / playing: Responding to ignition exercises: Writing: Shaping language into (perhaps) unusual forms: Sharing our efforts: (I hope) Having fun. James Norcliffe is a NZ poet, editor and writer who has published eight collections of poetry including Villon in Millerton and Along Blueskin Road. Two new poetry collections were published in 2012: Shadow Play a finalist in the Proverse International Writing Prize and Packing a Bag for Mars a selection of poems with younger readers in mind. He has been poetry editor of Takahe and is poetry editor of the Christchurch Press.

Starts 15 May, 10am - 12noon, 8 Wednesdays, $61
The Wednesday class offers you an opportunity to share your work with other enthusiasts. The emphasis is on developing skills in short story writing.

Starts 13 May, 10 am - 12 noon, 8 Mondays, $61
Discover your talents and grow in confidence in a supportive group with other beginner writers. You may find your stories give pleasure to others. If your writings gone a bit stale, this group is a good way to freshen it up. Helen Hogan is a writer and teacher who first developed her creative writing courses when teaching a special writing class for teachers at Christchurch Teachers College.

D-I-Y Play Reading group meets Thursdays 10 am - 12 noon. Phone Wendy 352 7119 for more info.

If you enjoy reading and want to join an existing book group or start up your own, the FWEA Book Discussion Scheme is the place to start! We lend out sets of more than 640 titles, from non-fiction to the latest page-turner. Groups read the same book and receive discussion notes to help kick-start their get-togethers. $60 for 10 books a year; student and half-pgrogrammes also available ($45/$30). Email: bds@bds.org.nz, or phone us on 3656210

Starts 30 April, 2.30 - 4.30 pm, 4 Tuesdays, $31
This series aims to provide an introduction to musical form, as an additional aid for music appreciation through increased awareness of the shape and structure of music. Form, whether tightly bound or freely considered, underpins all composition. The course will explore various forms commonly used in familiar repertoire, moving forward through time to discover the evolving changes in shape and structure. Participants will hear many examples from recordings and piano demonstrations and will also be encouraged to discuss their own favourite works. Kathleen Sturrock is a retired teacher and pianist, and a Fellow of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers.

Starts 27 May, 1 - 2.30 pm, 6 Mondays, $36
For students with some familiarity with the ukulele, (or having completed the Beginners Course). Moving on with more songs and covering various styles of music such as Folk, Latin, Dixie Blues, Swing, Jazz standards.

Starts 27 May, 10.30 am - 12 noon, 6 Mondays, $36
Sing-a-long; learn to tune a ukulele; learn basic chords and strums; learn common patterns and songs. Some ukuleles supplied. Kerry McCammon has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. He has toured extensively throughout NZ, England and Japan as part of the Natural Magic Theatre Company. A qualified High School and ESOL teacher, Kerry has found the ukulele to be the ideal instrument to facilitate all kinds of group singing and celebration.

Starts 16 May, 12 noon - 1 pm, 8 Thursdays, $36
Learn the basics of vocal production and sing a selection of different types of songs, both unison and two-part, if a balance of voices is available. Valerie is a qualified music teacher with over 30 years experience of teaching and performing in vocal groups of different kinds. To assist us to prepare for this class, please enrol by 9 May.

Starts 13 May, 1 - 2 pm, 8 Mondays, $22, enrol at the WEA
These exercise classes teach gentle movements, with low cardio stress. A little bit of brain gym is included and we try to incorporate some balance and breathing instruction. All people are screened for medications and should get doctors approval before starting. The classes are lots of fun as we sing along to the music, with a big focus on safety. Loose clothing and sensible supporting shoes are essential. The class is divided into mostly seated and a little standing, (though all exercises can be done sitting). Katrina has been a group fitness instructor for the past four years, mainly working with community based classes.

Starts 28 May, 1 - 2 pm, 6 Tuesdays, $18, enrol at the WEA
Sing-a-long; learn to tune a ukulele; learn basic chords and strums; learn common patterns and songs. Some ukuleles supplied. Kerry McCammon has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. He has toured extensively throughout NZ, England and Japan as part of the Natural Magic Theatre Company. A qualified High School and ESOL teacher, Kerry has found the ukulele to be the ideal instrument to facilitate all kinds of group singing and celebration.

Starts 6 May, 2.30 - 3.30 pm, 10 Mondays, $30, enrol at the WEA
Tai Chi was developed from Qigong, which has always maintained the aim of health and well-being. Thousands of forms of Qigong have developed over the last 5000 years in China. Qigong uses easy-to-learn movements to guide the mind to draw in and replenish Qi. The movements increase flexibility, balance and co-ordination, the Qi heals and energises, and the whole activity brings deep relaxation and a calm and focussed mind. Hara refers to an area of power within the physical body that contains the tan tien - your core or centre of gravity. This is also a falls prevention programme. This is also a falls prevention programme. All welcome.

Wednesday 10 July, 9 am - 4 pm, $24
This workshop is based on the international bestselling book Feel the fear and do it anyway® by Susan Jeffers PhD and it will be helpful if you read the book before attending the workshop. Joy will help you build the tools you need to improve your self-belief, sense of achievement, and confidence. Learn how to improve all your relationships. Give yourself skills to stay calm every day and cope with anxiety, guilt and fear. Learn how to make positive changes in your life, and find direction purpose and enthusiasm. Joy McKenzie is a registered professional clinical therapist with 20 years experience working in the community with people of all ages and cultures.

Starts 24 May, 10 - 11.30 am, 5 Fridays, $29
The aim of this course is to reflect on the importance of active listening in the process of understanding, with the goal of building better communities, from within the home to national and international politics. We will begin by attending to the neglect of listening in formal education, including secondary and tertiary levels. We will reflect on and judge listening performances by: spouses, children, teachers, lawyers, doctors, psychotherapists, politicians, among others. Key questions include: What is good listening? How do we become good listeners? Dr Richard Dawson has held lecturing positions in law, politics, and economics.

Sunday 26 May, 10 am - 3 pm, $22
This course will help those who have a Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator profile to explore how Jungs type preferences impact on their daily lives. Participants will need to have completed the introductory course at WEA or have completed an MBTI profile. Presentations, experiential group work and written exercises will be used during the course. The facilitator, Don Rowlands, has an M.Ed. (Counselling) and is a member of the NZ Association of Psychological Type.

Starts 15 May, 10.30 am - 12 noon, 4 Wednesdays, $23
What is the truth? What is Knowledge? Does your sex affect how you think? These are fundamental questions at the core of science, ethics and general society, and remain well debated. This course will introduce and explore these ideas in a comprehensible and enjoyable way, looking at different ideas and issues, and relating those ideas to current topical debates. Michael Couch is completing his PhD in the Philosophy of Education and has a background in History and Classical Studies. He has been tutoring since 2004.

Starts 12 June, 10.30 am - 12 noon, 5 Wednesdays, $29
These ideas drive both political and everyday decisions and debate - whether we know it or not, most of our arguments come from one of these positions. In the light of recent reforms, they again become very pertinent. Do we have the best form of democracy available to us? What IS socialism, and how does it relate to communism, or fascism to capitalism? Should all citizens be free and treated equally, and what exactly does this mean? This course will explore a variety of ideas and concepts in political philosophy, and consider the origins of many of the ideas that still fundamentally shape our economy and society.

Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 noon, $2 donation per session. This fun and challenging game continues every Tuesday. If you have your own set please bring it along, otherwise just come along and join a bunch of friendly people having fun. Beginners welcome.

Starts 16 May, 10.30 - 11.30 am, 8 Thursdays, $31
16 May Kangaroo Island - Andy Blaikie
23 May Easter Island and Galapagos Island - Richard chandler
30 May Glimpses of South America - Mary Claridge
6 Jun Namibia, the land of red sand mountains and big game - David Chilvers
13 Jun Northern Cyprus: Journeys in a Country that does not Exist - John Wall
20 Jun Visit to the far end of the Great Wall of China - Alan Stewart
27 Jun Santa Maria Maggiore, Rme, to el Duomo, Milan: Italy by train and bus - Peter Cooper
4 Jul The Challenging Arizona Slot Canyons - Pamela Phllips

An established group to encourage outdoor activity and the enjoyment of natural history and the beauty of the countryside. Monthly trips on 3rd Saturday. Phone Marion, 384 1775.

Meets on Friday afternoons, 1 - 3.30 pm at 59 Gloucester St.
To join and to arrange a partner phone Kit, 354 6065.

Meets at St Margarets, 94 Farrington Avenue. Fridays 10-11.30 am. $3 per session. A variety of tutors speak on a wide range of topics.
10 May Homebush - Canterbury - Annette Bulovic
17 May A Real Education without a School - Coree Sanders
24 May Wahine Survivor - Carole Rout
31 May Cricket in the Desert - Dale Hadlee
7 Jun Victoria Square - Geoff Rice
14 Jun Hydro Electric Power, Climate Variability and Change
21 Jun Commemorating Notable LIves in Canterbury - Obituaries - Mike Crean
28 Jun Canterbury TV - Earthquakes - Jo Kane

Contacts: Lesley Boomer - 359-8040 Jan Tedesco - 351-9796

Meets Saturday mornings at previously arranged painting
places. Programme displayed at WEA Centre or by mail.
Phone Yvon, 360 3845.