This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be introduced to the elements of drama from a highly experienced drama teacher. June was HOD Performing Arts at Selwyn College for 24 years and instigator of the Junior Performing Arts. She is passionate about what students need to learn. Please contact the office on 5219623 for more information.

Young ones and gym bunnies need not apply! This class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you. This course is held in the new dance studio. To protect this surface, street shoes can not be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.

This class is designed for those who are new to pilates. It introduces students to the foundation skills of pilates breathing, pelvic floor control and isolation of muscle groups for targeted effort.

Guitar theory and practical taught in a fun environment with a blues focus. This class is aimed at total beginner guitar players. BYO guitar. A 2 for 1 offer for TERM 1 only is available.

This third level Spanish class is for those who already have ability and confidence to talk about situations in the present tense, daily routine and activities. This course will introduce the past tense.

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 is the Level 2 class. Read below.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. The Monday night class is a 1 1/2 hour class for 9 weeks during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course. The Wednesday night class is a 1 hour class only for 9 weeks for all terms.

Want to achieve a home that is a true reflection of you? In this course you will not only identify what this is, you will identify tips on how to use colour, light and space in the most effective way.

Continue your Italian education with an emphasis on improving fluency of conversation and learning advanced tenses.

Learn or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns.

Have fun discovering your artistic ability: this practical course aims to provide for painters with little or no experience. You will gain the confidence to start painting with acrylic paints or to extend your practice. All materials included.

Learn how to create your own design by altering an existing pattern. At the first lesson, we will discuss your design ideas and look at suitable pattern options on-line. You will then purchase the pattern to alter and tailor.

For those who have completed our Woodworking for Beginners, this Next Step course will advance your skills through making a bedside table.

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.

¿Hablas Español? ¿Necesitas practicar tu español? Si quieres mejorar tu español...ven a este curso que lo vas a pasar fenomenal.

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. Each courses has 8 classes of one and a half hours. Please read below the course dates for full information.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.

Following on from Beginners Drama, this production course is the next stage for those children who want to expand their drama skills and are ready to move up. Registrations are not available via the website. Please contact the office to enrol. For those new to drama at Selwyn Community Education, please telephone or email the office. We will arrange for tutor June to contact you to assess which class is suitable for your child.

Kia ora. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Only the first three upcoming courses show below. To see all upcoming courses, click the 'Show more' button.

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. Each courses has 8 classes of one and a half hours. Please read below the course dates for full information.

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

Continue developing your higher level French grammar and fluency.

A continuation course for those who have previously attended Salsa and Bachata Beginners with Don. Learn some new moves and boost your confidence on the floor. $130 per couple automatically applies when enrolling online.

This course is designed as an introduction to long-term French learning. Suitable for absolute beginners or for those who have learned some French in the past and would like to consolidate basic skills as well as building up their French vocabulary.

Bring your partner and together learn some new easy dance moves where you will be introduced to a different style of dance each night - waltz, quickstep, cha cha cha, jive rock 'n' roll, rumba and Argentine tango. $130 per couple.

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'.

Based on the street food of Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, Felicity will demonstrate the tasty, fresh and spicy flavours of these countries in a series of tasty recipes which you'll savour.

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.

Do you find it hard to make the time to do something just for YOU! These three hour classes held on Sunday afternoons during term time are an opportunity for you to relax, learn something new and meet other people who also live busy lifestyles. So, join Astar, leave the kids at home, forget about the housework, don't worry about dinner - instead, get creative with crafting, while chilling, meeting others and having a glass of wine. Join whichever sessions take your fancy. Scroll down for more information.

Join Gautam and learn to create three exotic bowls of goodness that are equally nourishing and comforting.

Spice up your meals with Cajun and Creole recipes.

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.

Would you like to learn Korean in a no-stress, exciting environment? This course is designed for beginners who are interested in Korean culture and wish to start learning the basics of Korean language.

All ingredients included in course fee and you'll enjoy a meal at the end of each cooking session. Click on 'show more' to see all course dates.

Is anxiety controlling your life? Anxiety is commonly known as worry or stress and can manifest itself in a range of different situations. If you want to live life free of excessive or unnecessary anxiety, then this course is for you.

Do you find it hard to make the time to do something just for YOU! These three hour classes held on Sunday afternoons during term time are an opportunity for you to relax, learn something new and meet other people who also live busy lifestyles. So, join Astar, leave the kids at home, forget about the housework, don't worry about dinner - instead, get creative with crafting, while chilling, meeting others and having a glass of wine. Join whichever sessions take your fancy. Scroll down for more information.

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.

All ingredients included in course fee and you'll enjoy a meal at the end of each cooking session. Click on 'show more' to see all course dates.

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.

Come and learn traditional NZ baking such as Anzac biscuits, scones, sponge cake and ginger gems. June will share her secrets to creating perfect and delicious treats - it's easier than you think!

Feel you don't know the basics? Need the confidence and skills to cook for yourself and others? This unique course will give you all the basic skills you need to master the basics of cooking. Course fee includes $60.00 for ingredients.