TCS Writing Oasis 2023
Online evening sessions - real time and all recordedIt’s not too late to join this series which returns by popular demand. It particularly appeals to practising celebrants wanting to expand their creativity and ability to respond to the stories that are shared with them during ceremony development. A oasis is “a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult or hectic place or situation”. This series of three Zoom sessions creates such an Oasis, providing the opportunity to explore and refresh your craft as a ceremony writer! Our facilitator is acclaimed Australian celebrant and coach, Wendy Haynes, whose books and presentations have been popular with celebrants internationally.
Writing Oasis 2023 sessions will occur via Zoom. Participants enrol for the series, with the greatest benefit being gained through attendance in real time. However, we appreciate that ‘life happens’, so a recording of any missed sessions is made available.
DATES:
Wednesday 30 August – recording available
Tuesday 26 September – 7.15 – 9.00pm (NZT)
Tuesday 31 October – 7.15 – 9.00pm (NZT)
Previous groups have loved the catalyst these sessions provide.
All celebrants are welcome – whether you are newer or more experienced in the role; have previously trained with The Celebrant School, or not; belong to Celebrants Aotearoa, or not. You are warmly invited to join us and explore the organic unfolding of your own creativity – an experience that will be both rich and refreshing for you as a celebrant.
Marriage Celebrant Essentials
starting Tuesday 3 October 2023This very popular, on-line, short celebrant training course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. It ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in this public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum.
Tuesday 3rd October: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 10th October: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 17th October: 7:00pm-9:30pm
THIS COURSE FILLS QUICKLY! Enrol now to secure your place. You can request to go on the waitlist for an earlier course if space becomes available.
Marriage Celebrant Essentials (Nov)
3 Thurs evg sessions on 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 NovThis very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. MCE ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum.
This course will flow on to the Marriage Celebrant Mastery course for those interested in offering bespoke personalised marriage ceremonies or the Ceremony and Celebration course for those wanting to extend to a broader range of ceremony types.
To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we prefer enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% surcharge.
All Thursday evenings: 7:00pm-9:30pm
THIS COURSE FILLS QUICKLY! Enrol now to secure your place before the next wedding season!
Ceremony and Celebration – a comprehensive foundation
11/12 & 18/19th November 2023 (online and spread over 2 weekends)Are you wondering what a celebrant does, what makes a good ceremony, or how to become a celebrant? This course gives a realistic preview of the role, explores a range of ceremonies, and starts to build essential skills. It is recommended as the first course towards the Certificate in Celebrant Studies (although other entry points are possible). You will gain a firm understanding of the nature of ceremony and ritual and the role of the celebrant in Aotearoa-New Zealand, build essential writing and delivery skills, and receive a framework for the planning and design of a broad range of contemporary ceremonies.
Weekend 11 & 12 November 9.00am – 4:00pm each day
and
Weekend 17 & 18 June 9:00am – 1.00pm each day
Note: We are delivering this programme fully by Zoom. Be assured that Winnie Duggan, who facilitates this course, has mastered how to keep you so engaged that time will fly on Zoom. Feedback from past participants suggests you’ll even enjoy it!
To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we prefer enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% surcharge. Please enrol early!
TCS Graduation 2023
Sunday, 5th November at 4pmThis will occur by Zoom on Sunday 5th November at 4pm and all graduands from 2023 and their whānau and friends are warmly invited.
Complete the details below to RSVP (confirming whether you are attending or not).
In previous years, graduates have gathered their family and other supporters who have helped them through their studies, to create celebration “pods” at home. This year we are all quite widely spread geographically, but if there are other grads near you, you may like to meet up for an informal meal/drinks afterwards. Please consider initiating this in your area, if appropriate. It’s a great complement to online study!
We’d love to have you join us for Graduation – a time to celebrate your achievement with this special cohort who have studied entirely online and with all the complexities of Covid and distance learning! Well done YOU!
Marriage Celebrant Essentials (last one for 2023)
starting 21st NovThis very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. MCE ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum.
This course will flow on to Marriage Celebrant Mastery for those interested in offering bespoke personalised marriage ceremonies. It is also complemented by the Ceremony and Celebration course next, which provides a thorough foundation for working as a celebrant and opens possibilities for offering a wider range of ceremonies.
To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we prefer enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% surcharge.
Tuesday 21 November: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 28 November: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 5 December: 7:00pm-9:30pm
THIS COURSE FILLS QUICKLY! Enrol now to secure your place in 2023 ahead of the wedding season.