These classes are run by independent businesses, and held at Square Edge. There is a wide variety of classes available, ranging from Yoga and Arts Appcreciation, to Dance and Karate. If you are interested in any of these classes, you can get in touch with the respective companies using their contact details below.

Darren Wallace Art Classes

Term 1 2024:

Palmy Parents & Kids Fun Art Class

Thursdays 3.20-4.20pm

Coloured Pencil Art Class

Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm

 

 

Bookings can be made through Darren’s website:

Darren Wallace Art

 

 Palmy Parents & Kids Fun Art Classes | $200

10 WEEKS OF LESSONS | THURSDAY 8th FEB – THURSDAY 11th APRIL

This Palmerston North Art Class features Step by Step drawing lessons for children ideally alongside a parent or guardian to spend quality time learning together.

Price includes: 1 child (aged 6-12) and 1 adult parent/guardian can join in at no extra charge.

Coloured Pencil Art Class | $200

10 WEEKS OF LESSONS | THURSDAY 8th FEB – THURSDAY 11th APRIL

At this Palmerston North Art Class, learn the basics of how to draw, shade and colour with both graphite and coloured pencils. The A3 Dog Portrait pictured was created totally with coloured pencils by the art tutor – Darren Wallace.

Suited for Beginner or Intermediate Manawatu Art Students Youth (12+)  and Adult.

    Universal Shotokan Karate Union 

    Mon and Thurs:

    Kids (8 and above) 6pm – 6.30pm

    Adults and Teenagers 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Loft Dance Studio

    Bookings essential:

    https://usku-karate.nz

    USKUNewZealand@gmail.com

     

    We invite kids (age 8 and above) and adults to come along and try a training session at the dojo and give Universal Shotokan Karate a try. USKU emphasises a balanced development of speed, strength, and range of techniques.  

    Benefits of karate training: 

    • Great for almost all ages 
    • Great for the whole family to do together  
    • Applicable to self-defence situations  
    • Build confidence and self-control  
    • Develop fast reflexes, balance, memory  
    • Keep in shape while having fun  
    • Build confidence

    After School Learn To Sew Classes

    6 Week Course

    $200

    Monday Afternoons Term 1 2024

    5th Feb – 11th March, 3.30-5.00pm

    Ages 10-18 years

    Email: thethreadroomnz@outlook.com

    or message ‘The Thread Room’ on Facebook

     

    U3A Art Appreciation

    2nd Thur of each month at 1pm

    Workshop Space

    lynlow@xtra.co.nz

     

    Sabados Teatreros (ST) Registered Charitable Trust

    Saturdays 4pm-5.30pm

    Loft Dance Studio

    https://m.facebook.com/SabadosTeatreros

    SÁBADOS TEATREROS (ST) is a drama education group for Spanish-speaking children from 5 to 15 years old in the Palmerston North area. The program was started in June 2021 by Dr Maria Gomez-Lozano, who started weekly drama lessons for 12 children aged 5-10 years old.
    The lessons are exclusively done in Spanish with the aim of promoting the use of their mother tongue among the Latin American and Hispanic community. However, any child learning Spanish, independent of their ethnicity is welcome.

    Saturday Music (Manawatu Training Orchestra)

    Friday afternoons during school terms

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    director@saturdaymusic.org.nz

    Saturday Music provides music classes for 4 – 13 year olds through the Ministry of Education’s ‘Out of Hours Music and Arts’ programme.  The Manawatu Training Orchestra operates to serve these and high school students who are unable to access this opportunity at their respective schools. 

    The Orchestra is currently conducted by Nigel Tongs, assisted by Ash Lyne.

    Musica Viva

    Monthly concerts from March to December

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    Contact Musica Viva for dates:

    musicavivamanawatu@gmail.com

    musicavivamanawatu.org.nz

    https://www.facebook.com/MusicaVivaManawatu/

    Musica Viva presents a concert of live music once a month from March to December. On display are the musical sounds of many eras and styles performed by local pianists, instrumentalists, singers, soloists and ensembles. Each concert has a different convenor and often a theme. Both performers and listeners are welcome.

    Concerts start at 7.30 and run for about one and a quarter hours. Supper follows. Subscriptions are: Single $25, Double $40, Visitors: $5 cash per concert, School students are free.

    Age Concern

    Tuesdays 11am – 12pm

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    06 355 2832

    fern.booking@ageconcern.org.nz

     

    Steady As You Go- Age Concern Programme-65+years

    An exercise programme to improve strength & balance, approved by ACC. The Peer Leader of this group is Louise Cooper.

    A small group of about 12 people and plenty of room for more.  Cost is a $3 Donation to cover the hire of the room.

    You are welcome to turn up on the day.

    Aziza Bellydance Palmerston North

    Tuesdays – Foundation and techniques (suitable for beginners):

    6.30pm-7.30pm (For term 1 and 4)

    6.00pm-7.00pm (For term 2 and 3)

    Fridays – Intermediate to advance/troupe class:

    6.00-8.00pm

    Click here for Registration Form

     

    Loft Dance Studio

    021 022 68 989

    azizabellydancepn@gmail.com

     

    Aziza Bellydance is a Palmerston North based dance group focused on performing and exploring fusion/modern oriental and traditional Middle-Eastern dance styles. 

    Established in 2007, it is committed to creating a fun-filled and empowering dance environment that will connect you with people from all walks of life.

    Integrated Hatha Yoga

    Monday: 5:30pm – 7pm

    Wednesday: 5:30pm-7pm

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    Cost: $10.00 per class

    michaeljones4707@gmail.com

    027 4784707

    Discover the realisation that dedication to the practice of yoga asana and pranayama (breathing) is to connect with our own silent knowledge. The teacher Michael Jones has been a dedicated student and practitioner of Hatha Yoga for over forty years.

    He has taught at Square Edge for over thirty years.

    Art Classes

    Website: www.studioonthesquare.co.nz

    Facebook: Studio On The Square

    Email: studioonthesquare@outlook.co.nz

    Phone: 06 353 2802

    Studio On The Square | Art Classes for all ages.

    Book online or email Studio On The Square for more information.

    All timetables and pricing are available HERE 

     

     

    Located in Studio 16, Square Edge Courtyard

    Baby Yoga

    Mondays during term time

    10:00am Pre-mobile babies (2 months – 8 months)

    11:15am Mobile babies and toddlers (8 months – 2 years)

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    fb:  baby_yoga_holly

    babyyogaholly@gmail.com

    Birthlight Baby Yoga is a lovely combination of baby and adult yoga moves, woven together with songs and lots of fun.

     

    Note: There will be no baby yoga classes for the remainder of 2023. Classes will start back Monday 5th February.

    Sunday Yoga

    Sunday 10am

    Evelyn Rawlins Room

    Call Judy: 021911003

    If you would like an inside/outside work out and maybe want to challenge yourself, come along and join our fun, inclusive group of yogis as we practice together on a Sunday morning.

    Call Judy: 021911003 (former owner of the Dharma Room) to discuss or just turn up on the day.