Enjoy easy dance moves with clear demonstration of dance steps and movements in this introduction to West Coast Swing. $110 per couple.

Join renowned critic and music writer Graham Reid who will use some rare and unreleased music by the Beatles to explain their rise from Liverpool and the seedy clubs of Hamburg to world dominance.

Want to speak te reo Māori? This course provides an introduction to the Māori language with an emphasis on pronunciation, greetings and forms of language in particular cultural contexts.

Following on from the Excel for Beginners course, this intermediate level course takes your Excel skills to the next level. You will learn more formulae, some awesome tips for working with multiple worksheets, advanced printing, sorting,filtering, and more. These topics will really improve your productivity and save you lots of time.

Continue your studies of spoken and written German.

Understanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Prior accounting knowledge is not a prerequisite.

An introduction to this beautiful and colourful traditional Cook Islands art form.

Guitar theory and practical taught in a fun environment. This class is aimed at total beginner guitar players. Small group lessons for 1.25 hours per week.

Travelling to Japan? Love Japanese food, movies and anime? Going skiing in Japan? Learn essential vocabulary and effective communication tips to enjoy your visit to Japan. This course will help you to appreciate the language and culture even more.

If you have attended Master's Blues Guitar Beginners course you will have learned the structure of 12 Bar Blues and will now be able to play through both in Open Chord progression, and also in the familiar 'Chunka-Chunka' 2 note power chord.

A creative, open-ended class focused on experimenting with different art-making processes - all the while having loads of fun! Class numbers limited to 12 students. Includes all materials fees. See below for more info.

If you want to build a collection of finger food recipes to pull out of the hat for a number of occasions this is the course for you. June will share with you her recipes to create stylish finger food, canapes, fritters, dips with focaccia, individual pastries, stuffed mushrooms, iced gazpacho, boreka, rosti and pakoras. All of these recipes are simple to prepare and delectable to eat. They are sure to be a hit at a cocktail party, barbecue or a picnic.

Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, night photos and much more.

Through life we are often required to give a short speech. Most people hate speaking in public and avoid it if possible. The purpose of this course is to learn the skills that will enable attendees to feel confident to make that important speech and enjoy doing it.

Extend your acrylic painting practice. Bring your own materials.

If you want to know how to negotiate and manage the daily challenges of life, move on from past hurts, and get in step with others, join Natasha who will give you the tools to reframe your thinking, feel confident and live a life with more choices.

You know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning.

For many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today. Special Offer October 2017: Enrol two participants on one order and pay for only one!

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.

Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of change, both natural and cultural to create an interesting and tasty array of side dishes.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. We've all heard of them, but do we really know how to unlock their full potential for enjoyment and business use? In this course, professional Social Media Consultant Clark Valmont teaches you about promoting your business, brand or dream idea on social media and how to get engagement that turns into real business results.

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. Workshop runs from 9.00am to 1.00pm and fee includes ingredients.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR camera. Bring your own camera.

This two-day course focuses on the background to WordPress, how each version works, and how to edit and manage the WordPress dashboard. You will then go on to install WordPress in class and over the weekend build a website.

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. Materials are included in the course fee.

Discover more about your family tree and ancestors with the help of the Internet and genealogy searches. Find out more about your family! Where did they come from? Why? When? How? You could find rellies around the world! Jan, one of NZs leading genealogists, will take you on this wonderful, exciting journey. Course sessions: Saturday 4 November 9am - 3pm and Monday 13 November 7 - 9pm.

Discover the art of Japanese tea making. Find out the role green tea plays in Japanese lifestyle, culture and cuisine. Learn how Japanese green tea is made; the different kinds of Japanese teas available and their properties and health benefits. Workshop runs from 10.00am to 1.00pm and includes ingredients.

Surya Namaskara is an ancient and powerful yogic practice that consists of a repetition of 12 postures that works on all levels of our being: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. It is a complete and systematic practice in its own right that can work therapeutically to heal, energise and rejuvenate the practitioner. Workshops run 10am - 3pm. Course initially scheduled for 17 June will now run on 19 August.

Have some fun with choux, from eclairs filled with creme patissiere, profiteroles topped with chocolate sauce to swans swimming on a lake of raspberry coulis. Find out the secrets to the pastry that even chefs shy away from making.

An introduction to this fun medium, and get the confidence to start dabbling at home. Bring your own materials (full list below).

Love the colourful Frida Kahlo look? Want to learn to make your own ​ ​floral headbands? Join Silvia and let her teach you some of the secrets of making these gorgeous head pieces. Designed for adults but younger students welcome with a parent.

Now that you have the basics you can move on to learning the next steps. Course fee includes lampshade kit. Bring your own fabric.

Home owners, renovators, keen interior designers! Join Cristina and learn how to use paintings, sculpture and rugs to add colour and texture to your living spaces. You will learn how to select artworks that reflect your own style and add a personal signature for your interiors. Workshop runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

This weekend course runs over three consecutive Saturdays 10 - 4pm. You will be introduced to the exciting possibilities of working with clay in a structure teaching environment.

Everyone has a creative side - unleash yours and be proud of what you can achieve with colour and your own imagination. You don't need to be artistic - your individuality will shine through by your own use of colour and materials e.g. tiles, broken crockery, shells, glass or decorative stones. Turn an ugly object into something beautiful. Create a unique piece for your garden or patio. BYO materials.

Love plants? Have a favourite you want to sketch? This workshop is an introduction to plant illustrations and is ideal for anyone interested in drawing and painting the botanical world. The workshop will be held offsite, at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Bring your own materials. More information below course dates.

Learn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 9.00am to 3.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.

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.

Come and learn from a professional stylist how to turn your gifts into works of art. Discover the latest wrapping techniques using fabric squares which are environmentally friendly, how to tie the perfect bow and how to wrap unusually shaped presents. Workshop runs from 10.00am to 12.30pm.

Your lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 4pm.

Create flower arrangements to decorate your home and to help celebrate the festive season. In this one day course, you will learn to make gorgeous wreaths and table displays using both traditional and contemporary techniques. Fresh flowers and accessories provided. Workshop runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Learn professional massage techniques to use on family or friends: it will help relax muscle tension and relieve stress.

Learn more about Indian culture and Hindi language.

A follow-on course for those who have attended Children's Book Illustration Character Development or those who have a picture story book (original or borrowed) to work with.

Come and learn how to make a range of gorgeous, inexpensive products for yourself, your family and your friends, and what’s more you will get to take them home.

Do you love the idea of giving handmade gifts for Christmas but have never taken the plunge and tried? June has a collection of her favourite festive recipes to share with you for family and friends to enjoy. They are quick and easy to make and easy on the budget. Take the stress out of what to give at Christmas and try traditional biscuits, relish and chutney, mince pies, festive breads and special celebration cakes.

Visit Gibbs Sculpture Farm with an experienced guide and art historian. Tour leaves Selwyn Colleage 9am and returns 3pm.

Enhance your knowledge of Photoshop features such as creative image manipulation, working with type, layer and blending modes, masking, clear cutting and retouching photos. This course is designed for those who have completed the Photoshop Beginners course at Selwyn Community Education and wish to further extend their skill.