This is a guided paper collage course to extend your creativity and develop concepts in a supportive learning environment.

Learn to play the uke! Basic chords, strumming patterns and tab. Bring a uke and a smile. Suitable for beginners or near beginners.

Come and learn some traditional Brazilian recipes from a passionate Brazilian cook. This rich, colourful and diverse cuisine incorporates a mixture of European, indigenous and African ingredients.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start? Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness? Join this inclusive class with patient and experienced tutors who will show you the basics of yoga within the limitations of your body. Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you to manage stress. This is an 8 week course during the school terms 1 & 4, and a 9 week course during terms 2 & 3.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. Monday nights are a 1 1/2 hour class for 9 weeks during Terms 2 and 3, with Terms 1 and 4 as an 8 week course. Wednesday nights are 1 hour classes only for 9 weeks for all terms.

Are you feeling left behind with computers? Are you lacking confidence dealing with email? Join this small group and patient, kind computing teacher Kathy will teach you the basics of using a PC.

Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture.

32 hours (16 classes).

48 hours (24 classes).

48 hours (24 classes).

48 hours/24 classes.

48 hours (24 classes).

This course is now delivered via Zoom video-conferencing (see note below). Start a business or buy a business and make it make YOU lots of money! Learn the skills of becoming an entrepreneur. This course will cover many aspects of business including: how to choose a business; how to get started; how to build your business to profitability; how to market and promote your service or product; how to keep records, and work with your accountant.

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.

Buongiorno! Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have a fascination with all things Italian? Join us for this beginners language course. If your time is limited, or you do not plan to continue Italian language studies, you may prefer to attend a shorter weekend workshop, Italian for Travellers. Read below the course dates for more information.

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. February course now full with long waiting list so removed from website.

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.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Intro Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. New course dates will be added to suit demand.

Most courses are offered in the classroom. Zoom courses are clearly identified (next course Thursday 18 February). 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 may have been removed from the 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. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

Improve your fitness by dancing your heart out to ABBA and the Bee Gees. Designed to suit the fitness level of active older adults and those new to cardio. Due to the floor surface, street shoes cannot be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet. Terms 1, 2 & 4 are 8 week courses. Term 3 is a 9 week course.

For those who have taken the "Ukulele for Beginners" introductory course or for those already familiar with some chords and strumming patterns who wish to take their ukulele playing further in a friendly and safe group class environment. Please note this is a beginner/intermediate class therefore not suitable for advanced players.

48 hours (24 classes).

48 hours (24 classes).

32 hours (16 classes).

Most courses are offered in the classroom. Zoom courses are clearly identified (next course Thursday 18 February). 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 may have been removed from the website.

This course is suitable for students planning to take either the general or the Academic IELTS examination. The teacher will provide teaching for both.

24 hours tuition. For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

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.

After learning piece movement and the rules of chess, this adult beginner class covers the basic elements and strategies in a classroom setting. This course combines theory and play.

This is a fun and very practical course for people of all ages wanting to cook for one. You may want to re-kindle an interest in cooking or start from scratch. You may have always had someone cook for you and now you want to learn to cook for yourself.

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.

Spice things up with a cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members – these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning. And you'll eat your delicious meal each night.

Learn to draw figures and faces in this course suitable for both beginners and artists with some experience. All materials for the course are provided within the course fee.

16 hours (8 classes).

A Level 2 course to follow on from our French Level 1 course.

A second level language course for those who have successfully completed our Level 1 course or have gained that level of ability elsewhere.

A follow-on course for those who have taken the Japanese Beginners or similar. Develop basic speaking, listening skills and learn more about Japanese culture.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply)

Discover the exotic flavours of Morocco. This part-demonstration, part-practical class uses aromatic spices like saffron, coriander and cumin to prepare wonderful dishes such as couscous, tagines, preserved lemons and harissa. NOTE: The course fee includes $20.00 for ingredients for the first class only.

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.

A continuation course for those who have successfully completed a beginner level class.

Does the mere thought of public speaking make you want to run a mile? Do you dread presentations? Public speaking is a learned skill. You will learn the techniques and have plenty of practice time. Become a confident speaker, and have fun getting there. For fluent English speakers - more info below course dates.

For those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes.

Most courses are offered in the classroom. Zoom courses are clearly identified (next course Thursday 18 February). 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 may have been removed from the 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. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

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