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.

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.

This workshop will be held at the Auckland Domain.

From July onwards,only our Saturday courses will be offered via Zoom video-conferencing. 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. Full courses with waiting lists may have been removed from the website.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own Tote Bag and Apron while learning the basics of sewing.

Bring your dance partner and enjoy easy dance moves with clear demonstration of dance steps and movements in this introduction to Rock'n'Roll and Jive dancing. $130.00 per couple.

Planning a trip to Russia? Do you have Russian friends? Get started with learning this language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or flared skirt.

Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. $130.00 per couple.

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, bossa nova and Argentine tango. $130 per couple.

A foundation level German course which will teach you vocab, pronunciation and the basics of grammar. It is optional but recommended that you purchase 'Living German' by RW Buckley".

Learn Hindi, explore Indian culture, traditions and language in a friendly, interactive atmosphere.

Wanting to create great photos for Facebook and Instagram or a blog? Join Ian and learn how to take fabulous food photos.

Jane Austen is one of the greatest novelists and Pride and Prejudice is her most popular work.

Bring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! $130 per couple.

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 to create closed terrariums and take home your own miniature indoor garden at the end of this workshop.

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.

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

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 August courses are now full with waiting lists and are no longer visible on our website.

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

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.

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.

In this seafood skills workshop you will learn to cook a variety of June's favourite, innovative fish recipes, an dhow to fillet and prepare fish. You'll visit a local fish retailer to distinguish types of fish and how to purchase them. This will be a busy hands-on day as we will visit a fish shop and then back to Selwyn College to start cooking.

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.