Welcome to the Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association, the CWEA.

The Canterbury WEA is a non-profit, community, adult education association. We provide affordable interest courses that encourage discussion and new ideas. We believe in lifelong learning for all so offer courses in a wide range of interest areas with a special focus on social justice and the environment. Recreation and relaxation are also catered for and courses include Tai Chi, Italian Singing, drawing etc.

Explore the Courses by clicking on the button above or just contact us for help.

Latest News

UPDATE 19TH AUGUST : Website upgrade

Apologies if you are experiencing an error message on our programmes page – we are in the process of upgrading our ticketing pages and are working with the developer to have this corrected as soon as possible. In the mean time do feel free to call us if you have any queries about our courses and events: 03 3660285

UPDATE 12th AUGUST: COVID Alert level 2

The WEA is open today. We are following all level 2 protocols. We will be ensuring 1m distancing for all classes and request that you sign in and hand sanitise on entrance to the building. Kia Kaha folks.