Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture.

16 hours tuition. For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

A second level language course for those who have successfully completed our Level 1 course or have gained that level of ability elsewhere.

A follow-on course for those who have taken the Japanese Beginners or similar. Develop basic speaking, listening skills and learn more about Japanese culture.

Using drawing, painting and collage come and learn how to express your thoughts and feelings in a creative way. You don't need to have any artistic talent! All materials are included in the course fee.

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 rules for successful wealth creation start with cashflow security but also follow basic economic rules that are easy to learn and follow. In this course we will consider issues such as tax structures, investments, Kiwisaver, estate planning, risk and reward, shares and property. You will leave the course with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

If you’re looking to improve your health or thinking of moving to a plant-based diet and need some inspiration join this course. Executive Chef Komal from Koko and Chai will share with you her favourite dishes and best hacks for a plant-based diet.

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. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".

Planning a trip to Russia? Do you have Russian friends? Get started with learning this language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or flared skirt.

For those who have attended our Te Reo Introduction 1 course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes. To find out when future courses are scheduled, register your interest via the link below. Courses are face-to-face unless clearly marked otherwise.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori 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.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below). Full courses are removed from the website.

This class is designed for those who are new to pilates. It introduces students to the foundation skills of pilates breathing, pelvic floor control and isolation of muscle groups for targeted effort.

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 6 and 7 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below for full information.

For those who have taken the "Ukulele for Beginners" introductory course or for those already familiar with some chords and strumming patterns who wish to take their ukulele playing further in a friendly and safe group class environment. Please note this is a beginner/intermediate class therefore not suitable for advanced players.

Course fee $275 or free for some students.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be introduced to the elements of drama from a highly experienced drama teacher. June was HOD Performing Arts at Selwyn College for 24 years and instigator of the Junior Performing Arts. Since 2005 June has also been directing Selwyn Community Arts Theatre and teaching after school drama. She is passionate about what students need to learn. Please contact the office on 5219623 for more information.

Young ones and gym bunnies need not apply! This class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you. This course is held in the new dance studio. To protect this surface, street shoes can not be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.

For students who are confident with present simple and continuous tenses, reflexive verbs and are developing with past perfect and past imperfect tenses.

Have you tried Yin Yoga? If you’re tired, perhaps struggling to manage stress or anxiety, craving energy, or perhaps overstimulated with a busy mind, it might just be the answer. Yin Yoga is the gentle side of a yoga practice, passive with supported postures and targeting the deeper connective tissues: ligaments, joints and fascia. Resting between postures to feel the Rebound allows us to return to our centre, our balance and find the inner stillness that is available to us all.

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.

Travel back through time for this four part historical overview of Ancient Greece. This informative and captivating course will cover four periods of Ancient Greek history with a focus on Athens including early Greece (1600-600 BC), the Archaic period, the Classical period and the Hellenistic Period.

Are you interested in knowing how to achieve a vibrant state of health and well-being through proper use of food? Would you like to learn about the connection between your constitution (body type) and the food you eat? Learn to create simple, tasty and nutritious vegetarian meals by incorporating a range of spices while appreciating their health benefits, in this part theory, part practical course. Course fee includes $35.00 for ingredients.

Have you always wondered why people behave the way they do? Come and learn how we behave in certain ways based on our environment.

Continue your Korean language learning journey with Cecilia.

Join Vinay and learn to create a selection of delicious dishes from the Mediterranean countries of Spain, Greece and Morocco.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures.

Do you want to know more about the United States beyond the cursory media coverages on TV or internet? Have you enjoyed watching films based on American history or documentaries about famous Americans? If you are interested in any aspect of American politics or culture, then this is the course for you as we will explore America’s complicated past to make sense of today’s issues and challenges the United States face.

This seven week course will help you focus in on the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract artworks.

Join Susan to learn a series of practical, actionable and evidence-based practices to create calm, peace and security.

Are you interested in speaking Chinese language? Are you working in an organisation which needs to deal with Chinese-speaking people? Are you going to travel in China or conduct business with Chinese? Join Dodo to explore Chinese culture, and start your Chinese language learning journey.

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

Learn to draw figures and faces in this course suitable for both beginners and artists with some experience. All materials for the course are provided within the course fee.

Rooted in fine arts and illustration and taking inspiration from fashion, this drawing course will teach fundamental skills in drawing the human body.

Buongiorno! Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have a fascination with all things Italian? Join us for this beginners language course. If your time is limited, or you do not plan to continue Italian language studies, you may prefer to attend a shorter weekend workshop, Italian for Travellers. Read below the course dates for more information.

Learn or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns. Additional classes will be added when there is demand.

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.

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

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. For those with some sewing skills.

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. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".

Power down your stress and power up calm and ease. Peace of mind isn’t the absence stress or trouble in life. It is about knowing how to quickly return to a relaxed, peaceful state when troubles do arise. Mindful attention strengthens that ability, and increases our capacity for kindness, calm and joy in everyday life.

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.

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

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

For Upper Intermediate learners. Course fee $0 - $180.

For Intermediate level English learners.

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. This is an invitation course so 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.