Join Masami Utsugi, food enthusiast and chef, to learn some authentic Japanese favourites at home.

Join Komal to learn to create some authentic, delicious and healthy Lebanese dishes.

Come along for a fascinating journey following object design through pre-history, classical periods, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the Werkbund, The Bauhaus, Modernism, Post-Modernism, Globalism and finally what might come next.

Come and learn a wide range of cost and time saving skills for your home and garden maintenance.

Learn about the fascinating history of food production in Auckland and how that relates to feeding Auckland now, commercially and domestically.

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

Indian cuisine is as diverse as the climate and people. Clive will share his grandmother's mouth-watering Indian dishes with you. Chicken Tikka with mint chutney; Chicken Biryani; Pork Vindaloo; Malvani Goat Curry; and Chicken Lollipop.

If you are passionate about theatre, either front of stage or backstage, Selwyn Community Theatre welcomes you. Student/Adult Subscription: $60

This workshop will be held at the Tahaki Reserve, off Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden.

Take a virtual tour up the Nile from Cairo to Aswan and learn about the history of Ancient Egypt. Step back in time with Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan of the University of Auckland and discover the many ancient sites of Egypt while gaining an understanding of Egyptian art, religion and society.

Dive into the mysterious world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and NFTs in this crypto primer.

Follow-on from the beginners course. Take the next step and pick up more functions and shortcuts and become a Word whiz.

Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below 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.

Great for gifts. Less packaging. Kind on your pocket. Learn to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.

Everyone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects.

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)

This introduction to Instagram will cover creating a profile, different types of content for posts, and how to create and edit reels or make a live fee that can be turned into a video.

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

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.

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.

Explore the printmaking technique by using plants, stencils and other found materials to create one-of-a-kind images.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun weekend workshop and make your own tote bag and apron while learning the basics of sewing. These make great gifts! Please contact the office directly for last-minute registrations.

Never know what to say at a social or networking event? Join us to learn the skills and confidence to introduce yourself in ways that are memorable and how to actively listen to people so you can remember what they’re telling you, and how to respond well. These techniques are aimed to help you build rapport with other people and make talking with others less challenging. (Note: this course is not designed to teach English to speakers of other languages. High level ESOL students are welcomed.)

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. Full courses with long waitling lists may not be visible on the website.

From minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class  will introduce you to working with sugar paste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines.

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).

Come and learn how to design and create your very own unique leather earrings under the guidance of an expert.

In just two and half hours you'll learn lots of practical steps to grow your skills and confidence with your own eye shadow application.

Learn finer wiring techniques to create more detailed floral pieces such as cake decorations and flower crowns. Fresh, seasonal flowers will be supplied and participants will be able to take home their creations.

Learn from a professional container garden trainer: Paul will show you how to plant, propagate and care for your indoor plants.

Use gold leaf to add dazzling and stunning effects to a floral painting.

Learn the secret of making the perfect roast every time, whether it be a whole lamb shoulder, whole chicken or chunky pork belly. Discover the right roasting time and temperature plus side dishes that create a mouth-watering meal for family and friends. The course fee includes all ingredients and you'll get to enjoy the food afterward.

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!

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.

Join Komal and learn how to add the wow factor to your food presentation.

Reminiscent of the British Raj come and learn to create an Anglo-Indian version of the British High Tea.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. 21 May course full.

Come and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way. May courses are full.

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

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 $24.00 for ingredients.

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.

Learn to sew, and make a wrap mini skirt on this two-day school holiday programme.

For children 8 - 12 years old