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.

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 is for Intermediate level students covering Levels 1 and 2, at Bruno's invitation. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the start of each course. please contact the office to arrange this.

Come and confidentially learn to plan your financial future by understanding how to get the most out of financial advisers or how to do it yourself. You will learn about shares, property, insurance, safe assets and socially responsible investment plus a lot more! Register yourself and partner together and pay only one course fee.

This course will take a light-hearted but informative look at biblical stories and themes exploring how they resonate through the lens of cinema and shape the way we interpret familiar biblical figures.

Learn how to plan your content easily using AI tools in this 8-hour workshop. We'll show you how to use AI helpers like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Claude to make your content planning faster and better.

Join us to develop your art practice by including a range of mixed media elements to your work. Mixed media artist Sanjay Theodore will introduce you to installation art through mixed media. You will learn to work with paint, pastel, collage, pencil, gauche. At the end of the course you will be able to create your own large work to take home and feel proud of!

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

A course designed for those new to knitting. Bring some 6mm needles and chunky wool.

Do you always put yourself second? Come and learn effective techniques to help you put you own needs first and develop healthier relationships too.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Māori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Introduction 1 and 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. For future courses, please register your interest below and we'll email you when new courses scheduled. Course fee $60 or $155.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

Butter Chicken is everyone's go-to takeaway. Join Vinay for this workshop and gain the skills to make this quintessential dish from North India at your own home.

In this evening course you will learn a range of techniques including calligraphy and lettering, gold foiling, embossing, personalised stamps, and simple book binding, to create not just a record but a personal journal story of all we learn over these six weeks.

Dive into the vibrant and aromatic world of Moroccan cuisine in this hands-on cooking course, where you'll discover the rich flavours, spices, and culinary traditions of North Africa.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills. BYO materials.

In today's world, social media and AI strongly influence our opinions, often leading to challenging conversations with others – ending in polarisation, withdrawal, or conflict. In this course, we will look at what has caused an increase in polarisation and learn how to have satisfying conversations where everyone benefits and relationships are maintained. Course fee $30 or $110.

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! Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. This course consists one weeknight classroom session then a Saturday workshop offsite at a nearby venue (to be advised).

Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.

Join Cecilia and learn to make Korean vegetarian foods focusing on lunch dishes.

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. Please note this is an adults course and is not suitable for children.

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.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. Course fee $30 or $120.

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

Join EK on this introduction to action painting. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are provided, including paints, quality paper and a large canvas.

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

Learn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.

Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.

Join Alysn Midgelow-Marsden for this exciting and innovative textile art workshop using thin metals (including recycled waste) to produce exciting colours, textures and patterns.

You will learn about the healing and wellbeing properties of a selection of herbs that can easily be grown in your own garden. You will learn how to identify, grow and harvest the herbs. We will cover preservation and storage techniques.

CapCut can help enhance video marketing with effects, music, subtitles and more! Course fee $40 or $80.

Master essential phrases for shopping, dining, and traveling with ease. Discover insider secrets to save money and time while exploring Tokyo like a local. Course fee $25 or $80.

Haere Mai, Welcome! Join Ariana to 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 and learn how to make teas with kawakawa, kānuka and horopito.

Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.

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

Join us for two days to experience the wisdom of the world’s five major religions and develop your own spiritual resources.

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.

Unlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful rose using oil paints

Join resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.

An introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising). Course fee $60 or $142.

Unlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.

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

Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.

Discover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.

Find what fascinates you as you explore pastels in this workshop. You'll learn step-by-step pastel technique and expect to finish two artworks by the end of the day.

Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he shows you how to make Indian Seekh Kebabs, as well as the kebab rolls.

Learn how to turn your backyard into a productive garden full of healthy, nutritious fruit, vegetables snd herbs for your family. You will learn about how to start, with soil preparation, plant selection, propagation using permaculture ideas. This course is held offsite at Ellen's food forest in St Johns, Auckland.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls, a fresh and healthy dish perfect for a light supper, lunch or a buffet spread.