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) . The 27-28 March course is full.

The Roman Empire, an enduring empire in human history, lasted for many centuries due to their great innovations, including the most important, roads and aqueducts. These monuments were designed to last more than 100 years to show the world the magnificence of the emperors.

Start or extend your acrylic painting practice. Materials included in course fee.

Learn how to create your own design by altering an existing pattern. At the first lesson, we will discuss your design ideas and look at suitable pattern options on-line. You will then purchase the pattern to alter and tailor.

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'.

A beginner level watercolour evening class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.

For those who have completed our Woodworking for Beginners, this Next Step course will advance your skills through making a bedside table.

This Blues Guitar Continuation course will give you an understanding of what it’s like to play as part of a group . You will learn to play some simple lead guitar parts to some well known blues songs.

A follow on course from French Level 4. For the advanced learner.

¿Hablas Español? ¿Necesitas practicar tu español? Si quieres mejorar tu español...ven a este curso que lo vas a pasar fenomenal.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. Each course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.

This course is designed as a transition for those who wish to increase confidence with spoken Spanish before entering our Level 5 Conversation course.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This course is suitable for total beginners and those with a little experience. Please wear comfortable clothing that permits movement. Places are limited on this course so please enrol prior to attending to ensure a space is available. Fridays 12:30 - 2 PM at the Orakei Community Centre.

Following on from Beginners Drama, this production course is the next stage for those children who want to expand their drama skills and are ready to move up. Registrations are not available via the website. Please contact the office to enrol. For those new to drama at Selwyn Community Education, please telephone or email the office. We will arrange for tutor June to contact you to assess which class is suitable for your child.

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.

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'.

Learn to create with papier mâché dolls and make / decorate your own Frida Kahlo doll. All materials supplied. ($20)

We aim to cover the top 15 functions you might need to advance your Excel skills, and the techniques you need to make them work harder; absolute and mixed cell references, nesting, using range names and Table ‘structured references’. Please read below for greater detail and prerequisite skills.

Improve your Writing - for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate level.

Bring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! $138 per couple.

You know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning.

This is an overview course on how to connect your website to the main search engine Google. You will also learn about some of the performance and monitoring tools available.

The old road-maps that have been used to plan our lives are out of date. We are living longer and doing it differently to previous generations. This workshop is aimed at making sense of the changes that are taking place and equipping you to make informed choices about the next stage in your life.

Learn to use Excel's tools to summarise and analyse data including subtotals, simple PivotTables, statistical functions and Excel's powerful Analysis Tools.

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.

A, de or en? Para or por? Get a handle on tricky Spanish prepositions with Sergio. Suitable for all level of Spanish learners.

Have fun making natural baskets using cane, bark, driftwood and seagrass. You'll learn to work with a variety of materials and weave them into practical containers. You will need to bring some tools and oddments for this course.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.

Create flower arrangements to decorate your home and to help celebrate the festive season. In this one day course, you will learn to make gorgeous wreaths and table displays using both traditional and contemporary techniques. Fresh flowers and accessories provided.

Each of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.

You'll learn to make Christmas decorations from polymer clay. All materials are included and you'll take home you creations at the end of the workshop.

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.

Come ( Haere Mai), learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple methods of plant medicine preparation and home remedies for common ailments and conditions.

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious plant-based meals. Suitable for those on vegan diets. All ingredients included.

Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Includes materials $55. For images, click on the Instagram icon at the top right of this page.

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.

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.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.

Your lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 3pm. Breaks will be taken.

You may be stuck doing the same makeup routine that you have always done. But now that you are in your 40's or older, the makeup look that you loved in your 20's and 30's just isn't right any more.