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Italian Beginners Tuesday evenings July to September Meditative Art Courses starting 5 August and 14 October 2025 Stretching cat Stretch and Flex - use yoga and movement to relax and release stress July and August Tuesdays 5 - 6pm Korean Language for Beginners Wednesdays evenings 6.40-8.40pm July - September 2025 Abstraction and Pattern Painting with EK Dimieva 16 August 2025 Korean Cuisine with Cecilia Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm in May and June 2025 Colourful acrylic painting in orange tones by EK Dimieva. Painting With Acrylics with EK Starts 23rd July 2025 Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life 2 November 2025 Aspiring Young Cooks - for children 8 - 12 Years Monday 14th and Tueday 15 April or Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April. All courses 9am - 2pm over two days. Woman writing on laptop on sofa A Writer's Weekend 17 - 18 August 2024 Join us for a weekend of writing courses. Group of children with interlocked arms Get Real - an engaging five day programme that allows kids to contribute to our community Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 2025 Korean vegetarian food Korean Vegetarian Food Saturday 17 May 2025
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  • September 2025
  • Getting Started with Facebook and Instagram

    Sunday 07 September
    Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Greg Wylie
    Get started using Facebook and Instagram for connecting with friends and family.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel Continuation

    Sunday 07 September
    Sunday workshop 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    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. Course fee $25 or $98.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Barista: Latte Art

    Sunday 07 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop

    Sunday 07 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Trudy Van Zyl
    Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture

    Sunday 07 September
    4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Come to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.
    $53.00 incl. GST
  • Māori Bone Carving Workshop

    Sunday 07 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maha Tomo
    Create your own bone carving out of beef bone in this tikanga-based contemporary workshop.
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Painting Landscapes with Acrylics on Canvas

    Sunday 07 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    In this immersive workshop, you will learn how to create stunning landscape paintings using acrylics on canvas. Starting from the fundamentals, you'll explore how to effectively lay out your composition and build a painting, while focusing on key elements like balance, perspective, and proportion.
    $110.00 incl. GST
  • Still Life in Mixed Media: Exploring Creativity and Technique

    Sunday 07 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sally Barron
    Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs

    Sunday 07 September
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yu Takano
    Learn to create authentic Japanese cream puffs with delicious crusty choux pastry and filled with a sweet custard filling. Yu will show you the secrets and you will be able to create your own delicious puffs at home.
    $88.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Pad Thai & Green Salad

    Monday 08 September
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Pad Thai and fresh green salad.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

    Monday 15 September
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class we will make this quintessential Thai dish.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Think Talk: Raising Resilient Kiwi Kids

    Tuesday 16 September
    1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Felicia Low
    $5.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 22 September
    2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $32.00 for ingredients.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Self-Defence for Girls (11 - 13 Years)

    Monday 22 September
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Julie Poirier
    During the course the girls will be taught basic physical and verbal techniques, reinforce assertion and boundary setting skills, and appropriate information about issues of abuse for girls.
    $64.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years

    Monday 22 September
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Come and have fun with Karen and learn the basics of hand sewing and using a sewing machine. For children 9 - 12 years. Materials included. Bring your lunch.
    $106.00 incl. GST
  • Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years

    Wednesday 24 September
    1 day, Wed 9:30 AM - Wed 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cecilia Kim
    Join Cecilia in the kitchen for a fun day learning to make yummy Korean food like Korean kim bap (sushi) and dumplings.
    $89.00 incl. GST
  • Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)

    Thursday 25 September
    2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Selwyn Community Arts Theatre

    Friday 26 September
    Mamma Mia At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    If you are passionate about theatre, either front of stage or backstage, Selwyn Community Theatre welcomes you.
    $80.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Art

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions

    Saturday 27 September
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cathie Joyce
    Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun weekend course (over two days) to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Making Sauerkraut

    Saturday 27 September
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Helen Carroll
    Sauerkraut? Learn about the background of this nourishing food – where it comes from, how it is made and its health benefits. The workshop runs for 2 - 2.5 hours depending on how much time participants need. Course fee includes $12.00 for ingredients.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Portuguese for Travellers Weekend Course

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday AND Sunday, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sergio Alvarez
    Make your trip to Portugal or Brazil more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Raranga Kete Wananga

    Saturday 27 September
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lisa Critchley
    Join Lisa Critchley for a holistic experience of raranga weaving in accordance and alignment with traditional indigenous practices (Tikanga and Kaupapa Māori). You'll learn the basic skills to weave a kete.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing For Beginners

    Saturday 27 September
    Full weekend, Saturday and Sunday 9:30AM - 4:30PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.
    $209.00 incl. GST
  • AI Basics: Ways to use AI at Work and Daily Life

    Saturday 27 September
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which AI tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Crash Course in Container Gardening

    Saturday 27 September
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.
    $42.00 incl. GST
  • DIY Home Repair & Maintenance: Master the Basics with Expert Demonstrations

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Miles Cain
    This DIY course is designed for those looking to tackle common home repair tasks with confidence. During this course (one day or four evenings), you'll watch expert demonstrations covering a range of essential skills, from plastering and painting to repairing gib board, windows, and doors. Bring your problems and we will do our best to help.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Drawing the Structure of the Head

    Saturday 27 September
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matthew Carter
    This course utilises established methods in drawing a convincing head.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Fijian Indian Cuisine

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sushila Jaduram
    Embark on a flavourful journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Fiji. Designed for food enthusiasts and health-conscious cooks alike, this course explores the art of preparing delicious vegetarian dishes using fresh, local ingredients and aromatic spices. This course is offered as an evening course or a weekend workshop.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • The Advanced Art of Conversation

    Saturday 27 September
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Rebecca Caroe
    A practical class for learners who want to improve their skills in a social setting.
    $40.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Art

    Saturday 27 September
    Saturday afternoon session At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Sunday 28 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants

    Sunday 28 September
    4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Learn from a professional container garden trainer: Paul will show you how to plant, propagate and care for your indoor plants.
    $53.00 incl. GST
  • Intro to Tambour Embroidery

    Sunday 28 September
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lina Xu
    Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.
    $92.00 incl. GST
  • Painting with Acrylics Workshop

    Sunday 28 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    James Lawrence
    Have fun discovering your artistic ability and gain the confidence to start painting with acrylic paints.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Practical ChatGPT Course: Empower Your Life & Business with ChatGPT

    Sunday 28 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    Discover how to use ChatGPT effectively and learn practical ways to leverage ChatGPT's powerful features for everyday tasks and small business needs in this hands-on workshop.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Pastels for Adults

    Sunday 28 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    Find what fascinates you as you explore pastels in this workshop. You'll learn step-by-step pastel technique and expect to finish two artworks by the end of the day.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Sunday 28 September
    5 hours, Sun 11:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Alasdair Scott
    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.
    $138.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 29 September
    2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $32.00 for ingredients.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • October 2025
  • Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)

    Wednesday 01 October
    4 hours, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    For children 8 - 12 years old.
    $72.00 incl. GST
  • Pilates and Yoga

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM No class 27 October Labour Day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    Learn gentle exercises for pelvis, back support and strengthening your abdominal region. You will explore gentle breathing and meditation techniques for relaxation. This course is also suitable for expectants mothers in the second and third trimester. This course is suitable for those new to pilates and those with experience. Micaela will adjust her exercises to suit.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Barre Fit

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM no classes on 27 October Labour Day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Hannah Hill-Marks
    Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. This course usually fills with a waiting list each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.
    $90.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Intermediate Evening

    Monday 06 October
    24 classes on Mon, Tue & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM No classes on 27 October Labour Day or 28 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Daniel Lilley
    24 hours (24 classes). Course fee $220 or free for some students. This course offers 24 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate to Advanced Evening

    Monday 06 October
    16 classes on Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM No class 27 October Labour Day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kate Thompson
    Course fee $150 or free for some students. Course duration 16 hours over 16 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • Pilates for Everyone

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM no class Labour Day 27 Oct At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the start of each course, please contact the office.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Ukulele for Beginners

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM No class Labour Day 27 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Be the life of the party and learn the ukulele! Learn basic chords, strumming patterns and tab reading by playing along with new songs each week. BYO ukulele and singing. No musical experience required.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Yoga - Continuing

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM No class 27 Oct Labour Day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Liza Cornelius
    Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night

    Monday 06 October
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Come and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Arabic Beginners

    Monday 06 October
    Eight Mondays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, no classes 27 Oct At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ahilla Fares
    An introduction to Standard Arabic which is understood widely throughout all the Arabic speaking countries.
    $150.00 incl. GST
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