WEA Canterbury Workers' Educational Association

WEA Canterbury Workers' Educational Association The Canterbury WEA is a non-profit, community, adult education association.

The Canterbury WEA, established in 1915, aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. We strive to provide courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to ideas and events in the community. Four times a year we put out a printed programme which details the courses we are offering in the coming term. This programme can be read and downloaded from our website and enrolments can also be done online.

Mark your diaries - THIS WEEKEND - we have our HUGE annual book sale..... We are celebrating with extra goodies and help...
29/09/2026

Mark your diaries - THIS WEEKEND - we have our HUGE annual book sale..... We are celebrating with extra goodies and help from Griffin's! Bikkies and other give aways all weekend as well as hundreds of book bargains!

Almost Accoustic with Deen Coulson Project (DCP). Thanks Chris and Terry for joining me on the dance floor for the song ...
26/09/2026

Almost Accoustic with Deen Coulson Project (DCP). Thanks Chris and Terry for joining me on the dance floor for the song Deen described as their "dance song". We all had a blast at the incredible concert of these fantastic musicians. DCP, it may have been unplugged, but your energy, lyrics and sound were total quality from start to finish. Alongside Deen Coulson, was drummer Liam Dodge, on bass was Alex Kelly, who is also an engineer - handy when equipment fails! Jesse Bruce, the other guitarist and avid Toto fan brought the feels and though mainly accoustic - brought mega rock-n-roll. When Deen turned to folk-ballad mode it was Toby McKee who added to the pathos with his beautifully played violin.

All the best for recording more tracks for the EP and thanks for the fundraising for CWEA as well.

Wow what an amazing night we've just had. We launched our electoral panels, munched on sausage sizzle and met the Candid...
25/09/2026

Wow what an amazing night we've just had. We launched our electoral panels, munched on sausage sizzle and met the Candidates for the Christchurch Central Electorate. Thanks to the candidates who provided insight and information with a good dose of respect for one another and well-timed humour. Our amazing audience for fantastic questions and Quentin Findlay: for great facilitation of the debate - thanks!

As shown in the photo below: Mark Arnell -NZ First, Kahu Carter - Greens, Ethan Gulley - Alliance (replaced Greg Byrne), George Hampton - Labour, Dale Stephens - National, Adrian Mee - Opportunity Party: (replaced Eden Skipper).

We have been loving the conversations in the bookshop this week! Celebrating te wiki o te reo Māori with 10% off purchas...
18/09/2026

We have been loving the conversations in the bookshop this week! Celebrating te wiki o te reo Māori with 10% off purchases if you have a go and speak some te reo. We’ve produced a handy sheet with a few simple words and phrases to help. Ka pai everyone 🫶

A small milestone achieved today - 50 people enrolled!Democracy is strengthened when people have the opportunity to unde...
17/09/2026

A small milestone achieved today - 50 people enrolled!

Democracy is strengthened when people have the opportunity to understand the process, ask questions, have conversations and make their own choices about participating.

Today, the Canterbury WEA Civic Engagement Project, led by Jennifer Leahy is proud to have reached 50 enrolments.

The project is politically neutral and aims to lower barriers to participation and help people feel more informed and confident about taking part in the 2026 election.
This has been a significant commitment from the CWEA to making civic participation more accessible in our communities.

A huge thank you to the many organisations and people who have collaborated with us along the way. In particular, thank you to Ara Institute of Canterbury, ComCol North Canterbury, Te Whare Roimata Trust and Graduate Women Canterbury for helping to reach this milestone in the past week.

Learning to draw can be challenging and it is the type of skill that can be a “use it or lose it” proposition. Tulasha o...
11/09/2026

Learning to draw can be challenging and it is the type of skill that can be a “use it or lose it” proposition. Tulasha our Nepali Cooking Tutor and Cook’s Collective member swapped her apron to become a portrait model this week. This was outside her comfort zone, yet the class was so grateful that she did this. Capturing her likeness was something that Nina our drawing tutor managed beautifully as you can see below. Her portrait captures Tulasha’s unique personality, not just a perfect copy of her looks. The other photo is of students practicing with a static model that Nina brings along on occasion.

Almost Accoustic: limited door sales $25 come early so you don't miss out or even better book your ticket now.Hey rocker...
11/09/2026

Almost Accoustic: limited door sales $25 come early so you don't miss out or even better book your ticket now.

Hey rockers it's almost here - the prog-rock gig you've been waiting for. CWEA's very own Deen Coulson and his band play their fundraiser gig tomorrow. Get ready with your ripped jeans, concert T's, all in black or psychadelic whichever gear you feel best in. Can't wait to see you there. So, if you like Pink Floyd, Muse, Jethro Tull, Foo Fighters and other progressive rock sounds you will have so much fun. Either book today or now a release of limited door sales tickets also available for $25 each cash or EFTPOS.

Almost Acoustic
Saturday 12 September 2026
4.00pm
Canterbury WEA
59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

🎟️ Tickets: Book through Humanitix here: Humanitix

There will also be tea, coffee, and delicious home baking available to purchase during the afternoon, with those proceeds also supporting the WEA. A heartfelt thank you to Deen and everyone involved for their generosity. We can’t wait to welcome you for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music in support of lifelong learning.

Ali and Janeen “absolutely love” their ukelele class at CWEA on Thursday mornings. They describe Deen Coulson as an ama...
10/09/2026

Ali and Janeen “absolutely love” their ukelele class at CWEA on Thursday mornings. They describe Deen Coulson as an amazing tutor who makes the class a lot of fun. Ali explains that the class is “no pressure” yet enables them to “keep their brains active in their later years”. Deen challenges these players, many of whom, have played in the class for a number of years. Indeed, Deen was the brains behind separating the beginners into their own class earlier this year so that this group could extend their playing skills.

Address

59 Gloucester Street
Christchurch
8041

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+6433660285

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