Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This course is suitable for total beginners and those with a little experience. Please wear comfortable clothing that permits movement. Places are limited on this course so please enrol prior to attending to ensure a space is available. Fridays 12:30 - 2 PM at the Orakei Community Centre.

Sourdough breads are well known and have been loved in Europe for many centuries. They taste amazing and what's better they keep for ages. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal flour and take home a sourdough starter at the end of the course. Course fee includes $10.00 for ingredients.

Come along and learn the amazing benefits of essential oils and gain ideas for removing nasty chemicals from your home. Course fee includes all materials ($30)

A combined history and practical workshop where students will make their own icon. Materials of $40 included in course fee and students will take home a set of paints.

Learn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.

Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Read below dates for more information. The first three upcoming courses are visible. To see later course dates, click 'show more'.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity.

Join sewing tutor Karen Balmer and learn to make cotton face masks. You'll learn two different styles.

Learn the building blocks for professional knife handling that will have you slicing and dicing through a broad range of ingredients in no time. There will be plenty of drill practice with an emphasis on proper technique and safety. Our chef tutor will introduce you to the no more tears method for cutting an onion and help you identify the correct knife for whatever you are cutting or slicing.

9 out of 10 people love chocolate....and the 10th person is lying! Come along and learn from a master chocolatier the tips and tricks of creating perfect chocolates, including truffles and moulded chocolates. You will never be short of a gift idea again.

Create your own masterpiece to enhance your garden or interior spaces. The soft stone sculpture is one of the most accessible mediums to work with as ideas can be quickly realised and easily modified. Includes sculpting block. Courses run 11am - 4pm.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (see note below). Our Monday and Tuesday August courses are now full and have been removed from our website.

Learn how to set up your business in Xero. Get familiar with the Dashboard and basic Xero functions. Students will need their own Xero log on and should have basic computer literacy.

After learning piece movement and the rules of chess, this adult beginner class covers the basic elements and strategies in a classroom setting. This course combines theory and play.

For many, being able to communicate effectively is a learned skill rather than an innate ability. This course teaches you how to establish rapport and connect with others, skills that will improve relationships as well as provide you with confidence in both your working and personal lives.

Are you disappointed with the photos you get using the programmed modes on your DSLR? This course will teach you how to control the images you take and be in control of your camera rather than the camera controlling you. Great techniques and professional tips are taught with a very understanding and patient teacher.

Come and learn how to revive your small garden, your patio and your pots for the changing seasons. Autumn session and Spring sessions available.

Bring your own cake base and come and learn the basics of decorating.

Come along and spend a day being introduced to the art of calligraphy and learn techniques to achieve beautiful lettering for stationery, invitations, signs and cards. Materials included and you'll take home a starter pack.

An intensive weekend IELTS preparation course to help you prepare for your IELTS test. You will learn strategies and test conditions across all four disciplines - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Ideal for those who are unable to do a week day course or an 8 week evening course. Registration via our office - info@selwycomed.school.nz.

A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.

This course is for those completely new to Adobe InDesign and offers an introduction to the key concepts of InDesign and how to prepare print publications. The objective of this course is to give the participants a basic understanding of InDesign and the potential that it offers. Strong general computer skills are needed. Please read more information about suitability below the course dates.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information.

Make your trip to Spain, Latin America or South America more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.

Have fun making natural baskets using cane, bark, driftwood and seagrass. You'll learn to work with a variety of materials and weave them into practical containers. You will need to bring some tools and oddments for this course.

Writing and publishing a book is a huge feat of artistic expression. Just a few years ago, and author's creative input into their work would virtually cease the moment they handed their manuscript to a publishing house. Now, new technologies allow authors to once again retain control of the entire creative process. So-called "self-publishing" is actually a collaborative creative effort of diverse professionals, in which the primary creator takes the driving seat.

Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees.

Grief or anxiety takes many forms. It may be the loss of a partner; dealing with divorce; loss of a job; living with an ill family member; moving into retirement; or living with your own illness. This course will use creative activities as a way of understanding grief and anxiety and assist you to connect with yourself and regain some strength and clarity. No artistic talent required.

In just four hours you'll learn lots of practical steps to grow your skills and confidence with your own makeup application and skin care. You'll identify makeup to suit your own skin tone and you'll discover lots of tools to help you achieve a flawless result. You'll go home with your own personal colour palette of makeup.

For those who have attended our Mobile Phone Photography Snapseed course. Extend your skills and learn new composition techniques, editing workflow with Lightroom Mobile and Snapseed.

Rather than writing a whole memoir, this interactive course teaches how to write well about single events.

Come and learn how to make your own contemporary mosaic art masterpiece to hang in your living space. The March evening course will have a kiwiana theme.

Learn ways to manage pests and diseases in your garden without nasty chemicals.

Come and learn how to create with origami. You'll leave the course with your very own fairy light. Course fee includes all materials.

Established poet Vana Manasiadis will take you on a journey into the wonderful world of poetry. Whether you are just starting out or are simply curious, this hands on course will not only discuss the various styles and features of existing poems but students will be encouraged to write their own, for sharing and discussion.

Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Includes materials $60. For images, click on the Instagram icon at the top right of this page.

Come and learn the beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko Stitching with a New Zealand flavour. You'll leave the course having embroidered a cushion cover, and with the skills to repair worn clothes, giving them an extended life.

Never know what to say at a social or networking event? Join us to learn the skills and confidence to introduce yourself in ways that are memorable and how to actively listen to people so you can remember what they’re telling you, and how to respond well. These techniques are aimed to help you build rapport with other people and make talking with others less challenging. (Note: this course is not designed to teach English to speakers of other languages. High level ESOL students are welcomed.)

Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Join experienced travel writer Yvonne Van Dongen and learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.

Rome: the very name conjures up excitement and romance. The intending traveller to Italy will be introduced to some little known places and local favourites as well as major tourist attractions.

Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.

Explore the art of storytelling, narrative structure, character function and creation with successful playwright Paul Kalburgi. This workshop will challenge you and arm you with tips, tricks, and exercises to aid your writing process.

Learn about this popular writing genre from bestselling author Stephanie Johnson.

Drawing on the culinary influence of Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, this workshop celebrates the shared feast. Felicity will demonstrate a variety of recipes which you'll get to savour.

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Click on Show More to see all course dates. Full courses may have been removed from the website.