This course is designed as an introduction to long-term French learning. Suitable for absolute beginners or for those who have learned some French in the past and would like to consolidate basic skills as well as building up their French vocabulary.

32 hours (16 classes).

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.

Join experienced apiculture teacher Greg Harrington for this intensive introduction to beekeeping. You'll leave this course with enough knowledge to manage your own beehive including queen rearing and how to split a hive.

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. 7 August course is full and removed from website. Also 29 August.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

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).

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'.

June date now moved to 7 August 2021.

Come along and discover a series of practical, actionable and evidence-based practices that you can do anywhere, anytime, to experience more energy, vitality and calm.

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. 7 August course is full and removed from website. Also 29 August.

Learn to present your CV and covering letters in a way that stands out from the crowd. Then learn how to create an engaging LinkedIn profile that builds your network.

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.

Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. $138.00 per couple.

Explore the life and legacy of the Bauhaus movement.

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. $138 per couple.

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.

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. $138 per couple.

Improve your Writing - for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate level.

This course runs over two concurrent Wednesdays evenings with a Saturday morning offsite workshop in between. Are you wanting to create great photos for Facebook and Instagram or a blog? Join Ian and learn how to take fabulous food photos.

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 authentic French pastry recipes with our French Pastry Chef, Anne Picart in this night course.

Michelangelo, Giotto, Caravaggio were some of Italy's great artists. Always wanted to know more about their art and lives? In this course you will explore the art and lives of some of the great Renaissance and Baroque artists and the fascinating times they lived in.

Writing and publishing a book is a huge feat of artistic expression. Just a few years ago, an 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.

Take a tour into the world of the macaron. These delicacies are very hard to master without the right guidance. Come and learn from an expert. August course now closed as waiting list is very long.

An introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising).

You are invited to attend our free Writer's Weekend opening address at 9am on Saturday 28 August 2021. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.

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.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Come and learn how to capture the secrets of the tiny world around you, in stunning images from abstracts to detailed shots. You'll have lots of hands-on photography throughout the day to perfect your skills and learn about cameras, lenses and accessories.

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.

Join Nancy November from the School of Music at the University of Auckland to learn about the life and times of two great composers.

Course date changed from 2 May to 8 August.

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.

Rather than writing a whole memoir, this interactive course teaches how to write well about single events.

Oil paints are a popular artistic medium. And for good cause - they're economical, archival (the artwork lasts a long time) and they are versatile. But they can be tricky to learn without knowing the 'rules' and techniques. Learn how with an experienced teacher.

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

Join Stephanie Johnston to hone your short story skills.

Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Join experienced travel writer Yvonne Van Dongen and learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.

Rome: the very name conjures up excitement and romance. The intending traveller to Italy will be introduced to some little known places and local favourites as well as major tourist attractions.

Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.