Rooted in fine arts and illustration and taking inspiration from fashion, this drawing course will teach fundamental skills in drawing the human body.

A follow on course from French Level 4. For the advanced learner.

Start or extend your acrylic painting practice. Materials included in course fee.

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.

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'.

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

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

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.

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.

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 course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

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.

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 and business literacy.

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 course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

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'.

Do you want to know more about the United States beyond the cursory media coverages on TV or internet? Have you enjoyed watching films based on American history or documentaries about famous Americans? If you are interested in any aspect of American politics or culture, then this is the course for you as we will explore America’s complicated past to make sense of today’s issues and challenges the United States face. Course outline below.

Join textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.

A, de or en? Para or por? Get a handle on tricky Spanish prepositions with Sergio. Suitable for all level of Spanish learners.

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

Learn how to use polymer clay to make your own beautiful earrings. Polymer clay artist Olga will show you how and inspire you to create your own designs at home. Includes all materials. Maximum 8 students.

Make your next trip more enjoyable by learning some French before you go. This course is designed for those new, or relatively new, to French language.

Come to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.

This course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.

Learn to create your own healthy bread knowing the ingredients will be good for you? You'll learn some delicious and healthy varieties including walnut and fig and beetroot bread.

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious plant-based meals. Suitable for those on vegan diets. All ingredients included.

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 $55. For images, click on the Instagram icon at the top right of this page.

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.

Come and create your own beautiful fabric pouch using natural fibres. For sewists with intermediate level sewing skills. Course fee includes pattern to take home.

An introduction to this fun medium. Get the confidence to start dabbling at home. All materials are included.

We all want to grow the freshest, healthiest and juiciest vegetables and fruit but the cost of setting up and growing can be off putting. This workshop will take you through all the simple tricks to save costs beginning with planters and gardens to what is the most cost effective soil to use and on to how to collect your own seed and propagate your own plants. Cost is not a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.

Having style is the ability to know how to create a fantastic look that is uniquely you. Come and learn tips and tricks to work with your own figure, personality and lifestyle to create a look that flatters you, and is uniquely you!

Join Dr Miriam Bissett to explore Greek mythology, philosophy and literature and discover their relevance to the modern psyche.

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

Come and learn how to revive your small garden, your patio and your pots for the changing seasons. Landscaper and container specialist Paul Crowhurst will inspire you and share his tips for making it easy.

Learn to create with papier mâché dolls and make / decorate your own Frida Kahlo doll. All materials supplied. ($20)

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

Make your trip to Portugal or Brazil 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.

Flowers can 'make' a room and add that perfect finishing touch. With lots of tips to create maximum impact at minimum cost, you'll learn and create an arrangement to suit your home.

Come and learn how to create a cake that has the WOW factor! Naked cakes have no outside layer of icing allowing you to show off the delicious layers and fillings inside and create amazing toppings. In our November course, Oscar will offer suggestions to ice the cake with a Christmas theme, giving the option of a fresh approach to this seasonal cake.

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

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.