Selwyn Community Education

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Name	Duration	Price (inc. GST)	Next Running
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101 Investment Basics	Four evenings or two days	From $20.00	27 Aug
Alcohol Ink Blooms	Four hours	From $95.00	05 Jul
An Introduction to Oil Painting - Next Steps	Eight classes	From $180.00	Register interest
Arabic Beginners - Level 2	Eight classes	From $150.00	21 Jul
Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners	Eight classes	From $100.00	22 Jul
Ayurveda & Women's Health	One class	From $79.00	Register interest
Ayurveda Autumn Cleanse	One class	From $79.00	Register interest
Ayurveda Spring Cleanse	One class	From $79.00	Register interest
Bahasa Indonesia Language	Eight classes $50/$155	From $80.00	Register interest
Beginner’s Calligraphy: An Introduction to Beautiful Writing	Six classes	From $190.00	06 Oct
Biblical Themes in Cinema: From Femme Fatales to Superheroes and Apocalypse	Six classes	From $65.00	23 Jul
Botanical Bandits: The Untold Stories of Plant Hunters and Their Impact on Global Landscapes	Three classes	From $37.50	22 Jul
Brunch with a Twist - Mastering Classic Favourites	Four hours	From $75.00	16 Aug
Carve and Play Your Own Māori Puoro (Wind Instruments)	One day	From $195.00	Register interest
Carve Your Own Pounamu Māori Whale's Tooth Pendant	One day	From $215.00	16 Aug
Christmas Cake and Cookies Decorating	Three hours	From $65.00	30 Nov
Conversations that Connect -Turning Tension into Understanding	Four classes $30 / $110	From $30.00	26 Aug
Corner to Corner Crochet	Four classes	From $120.00	19 Aug
Crafting Songs: A Deep Dive into Lyrics, Music, and Meaning	Eight classes	From $120.00	21 Jul
Create a Content Calendar for Blogs and Social Media with AI	Four classes $25/$98	From $98.00	Register interest
Creating and Making Food for a High Tea	Four hours	From $80.00	06 Jul
Creating Calm: Blending Herbal Teas for Relaxation and Wellness	Two hours	From $60.00	Register interest
Creative Calligraphy: Design Your Own Alphabet	One day	From $98.00	Register interest
Critical Thinking Essentials: Sharpen Your Mind for Better Decision-Making	Six classes	From $120.00	Register interest
Cubism Drawing and Painting	One day	From $105.00	02 Nov
Date Night: Italian	One evening	From $70.00	20 Aug
Date Night: Spanish	One evening	From $60.00	Register interest
Develop Your Own Sustainability Plan	One day	From $80.00	Register interest
Discovering Malaysian Cuisine: A Fusion of Flavours	Four classes	From $153.00	23 Jul
Drawing Contemporary Portraiture	Five hours	From $85.00	17 Aug
Enjoy Writing Poetry	One day	From $120.00	16 Aug
European Soups - A Culinary Journey Over Three Evenings	Three evenings	From $110.00	29 Jul
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt: A Journey Through Time with a Fictional Family	Four classes	From $90.00	Register interest
Exploring Moroccan Cuisine: A Journey Through North African Flavours	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Exploring the History of Italy - A One Day Journey from Unification to Republic	One day	From $80.00	Register interest
Fijian Indian Cuisine	Four evenings or one day	From $115.00	27 Sep
Food as Medicine: An Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking	One evening	From $125.00	Register interest
French Cuisine: A Journey Through Classic Flavours	Four evenings	From $160.00	25 Aug
Fresh Pasta Mastery: A Hands-On Fresh Pasta Experience	Four classes	From $210.00	Register interest
Gold Foiling Inspired by Christmas	One day	From $105.00	29 Nov
Hand-stitched Bookbinding and Creative Techniques with Lettering	Two days	From $196.00	16 Aug
History of Art in Ancient Mexico	Eight Mondays x 1.5 hours each	From $98.00	13 Oct
How to Grow Your Digital Business with AI Tools	One day $40/$80	From $80.00	Register interest
How to Make Pastels & Water-Based Paints with Earth Pigments	One day	From $125.00	29 Nov
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations and Find Common Ground	Four classes $30 / $110	From $110.00	Register interest
How to Solve Maths Problems in Your Daily Life	Four classes $25/$80	From $25.00	06 Oct
How to Use AI for Effective Research	Three classes $20/$75	From $75.00	Register interest
How to Use AI Tools for Better Writing	Three classes $20/$75	From $20.00	20 Aug
How to Use AI Tools to Edit Podcasts and Videos	Four classes $25/$98	From $98.00	Register interest
Illustrate Your Life: A Visual Journal	Four classes	From $123.00	21 Jul
Intro to Amigurumi Crochet	Four classes	From $120.00	Register interest
Introduction to Podcasting	One day	From $115.00	Register interest
iPhone Photography for Beginners	Four evenings & one Sat morning	From $124.00	06 Aug
Italian for Travellers Evening Course	Eight classes	From $150.00	Register interest
Japanese Cuisine: Savoury & Sweet Delights	Three evenings	From $120.00	06 Oct
Japanese for Travellers	One day $25/$80	From $80.00	Register interest
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration	Five hours	From $93.00	29 Nov
Korean Pancakes : Mastering the Art of Jeon	Five classes	From $140.00	19 Aug
Light Up Canvas Art for Adults	One day	From $120.00	Register interest
Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome: A Historical Exploration	Four classes	From $45.00	07 Oct
Making Croissants	Two evenings	From $95.00	17 Nov
Māori Bone Carving Workshop	One day	From $195.00	07 Sep
Mastering Classic Italian Cooking	Four classes	From $153.00	14 Oct
Mastering Continental Cakes	Four hours	From $85.00	06 Sep
Mastering Pies and Pastries	Four hours or three evenings	From $127.00	27 Aug
Mindfulness for Everyday - Simple Practices for a Peaceful Mind	Two hours	From $20.00	Register interest
Mixed Media Portraiture	One day	From $105.00	Register interest
Painting Landscapes in Watercolour for Beginners	Four evenings or one weekend	From $115.00	19 Aug
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics on Canvas	Six hours	From $110.00	07 Sep
Painting Roses in Oils	One day	From $168.00	Register interest
Painting Water with Watercolours	One day	From $98.00	Register interest
Parents as Career Influencers - Supporting Your Teen's Career Journey	Two classes	From $65.00	Register interest
Permaculture in the City - Garden for Wellbeing for You and the Planet	Three and a half hours	From $97.00	12 Sep
Pottery Next Steps	Eight classes	From $315.00	23 Jul
Practical AI Automation for Busy Entrepreneurs	Four classes $25/$98	From $25.00	23 Jul
Practical Ethics: Making Decisions with Integrity	Six classes	From $60.00	12 Aug
Religion in Ancient Greece and Rome: Gods, Myths, and Rituals	Six classes	From $65.00	21 Jul
Safe and Mindful Aromatherapy: Discovering Essential Oils for Wellness and Self Care	One day	From $110.00	06 Sep
Safe and Mindful Aromatherapy: Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils	One day	From $110.00	Register interest
Slavic Icons: Art, Symbolism, and History	Six classes	From $65.00	21 Jul
Soft Pastels for Adults	One day	From $115.00	28 Sep
Soup from Scratch: Mastering Homemade Stocks & Hearty Vegetable Miso Soup	Four hours	From $48.00	Register interest
Supporting People with Mental Health Challenges	Four classes $30/$88	From $30.00	20 Aug
Syrian Desserts	Four classes	From $160.00	19 Aug
Syrian Home Cooking: A Taste of Tradition	Four classes	From $165.00	22 Jul
Thai Cooking	Six classes	From $235.00	14 Oct
Thai Cuisine	4 Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	From $176.00	23 Jul
Thai Cuisine Weekend Course	Six Hours	From $142.00	06 Jul
The Art of Collage: Exploring History, Portraiture, Landscape & Surrealism	Six classes	From $155.00	14 Oct
Understanding Trauma: The Science and The Impacts and Minimising The Impacts	Two hours	From $20.00	Register interest
Vinay's Cashew Chicken Stir Fry	One evening	From $49.00	15 Sep
Vinay's Chicken Skewers with Bulgur Pilaf	One evening	From $49.00	18 Aug
Vinay's Indian Butter Chicken	One evening	From $49.00	Register interest
Vinay's North Indian Style Lentil Curry & Pilaf	One evening	From $49.00	Register interest
Vinay's Pad Thai & Green Salad	One evening	From $49.00	08 Sep
Vinay's Saag Paneer	One evening	From $49.00	01 Sep
Vinay's Satay Chicken Skewers & Salad	One evening	From $49.00	13 Oct
Vinay's Turkish Imam Bayildi & Cacik	One evening	From $49.00	10 Nov
Watercolour and Pen	Six hours	From $95.00	30 Nov
Woodturning for Beginners	Eight evenings	From $365.00	Register interest

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