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Korean Language for Beginners Wednesdays evenings 6.40-8.40pm July - September 2025 Abstraction and Pattern Painting with EK Dimieva 16 August 2025 Korean Cuisine with Cecilia Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm in May and June 2025 Understanding Islam Wednesday evenings 7pm-8.30pm May and June 2025 Colourful acrylic painting in orange tones by EK Dimieva. Painting With Acrylics with EK Starts 23rd July 2025 Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life 2 November 2025 Aspiring Young Cooks - for children 8 - 12 Years Monday 14th and Tueday 15 April or Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April. All courses 9am - 2pm over two days. Woman writing on laptop on sofa A Writer's Weekend 17 - 18 August 2024 Join us for a weekend of writing courses. Group of children with interlocked arms Get Real - an engaging five day programme that allows kids to contribute to our community Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 2025 Korean vegetarian food Korean Vegetarian Food Saturday 17 May 2025
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  • July 2025
  • English Advanced Evening

    Monday 21 July
    16 classes Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Pulak Barua
    32 hours (16 classes). Fees $25 - $330 plus books.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • English Beginners Evening

    Monday 21 July
    24 classes on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    This is an English evening course for beginner level students. Course fees $35 - $470, plus text books $95. This course offers 48 hours of tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Elementary Evening

    Monday 21 July
    24 classes on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Diana Fergusson, Fiona Flynn
    Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English IELTS Preparation Evening

    Monday 21 July
    24 classes on Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Christina Chen
    Course fee $35 - $470 plus book. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Intermediate Evening

    Monday 21 July
    24 classes on Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kate Thompson
    Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Pre-Intermediate Evening

    Monday 21 July
    24 classes on Mon, Tues & Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne West, Daniel Lilley
    48 hours (24 classes). Course fees $35 - $470 plus books.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Upper Intermediate Evening

    Monday 21 July
    16 classes on Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sallyanne Mason
    Course fee $25 - $330 plus books. This course offers 32 hours tuition over 16 classes.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • French Pastries

    Monday 21 July
    Four Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Join chef Mark Bradly to learn authentic French pastries.
    $152.00 incl. GST
  • Illustrate Your Life: A Visual Journal

    Monday 21 July
    Four Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    $123.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Indesign

    Monday 21 July
    Six Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fiona de Gruchy
    This course is for those completely new to Adobe InDesign and offers an introduction to the key concepts of InDesign and how to prepare print publications. The objective of this course is to give the participants a basic understanding of InDesign and the potential that it offers. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability below the course dates. Course fee $60 or $148.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Photoshop

    Monday 21 July
    Six Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Greg Wylie
    This course is for those completely new to Adobe Photoshop and offers an introduction to the key concepts of Photoshop and how to digitally manipulate images. The objective of this course is to give participants a basic understanding of Photoshop and the potential that Photoshop offers. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability and the software below the course dates. Course fee $60 or $148.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Beginners

    Monday 21 July
    8 weeks, Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chiko Smyth
    Travelling to Japan? Love Japanese food, movies and anime? Going skiing in Japan? Learn essential vocabulary and effective communication tips to enjoy your visit to Japan. This course will help you to appreciate the language and culture even more. Course fee $50 or $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Pilates - Beginners

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    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. 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.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Portrait Painting

    Monday 21 July
    Six Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    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.
    $185.00 incl. GST
  • Religion in Ancient Greece and Rome: Gods, Myths, and Rituals

    Monday 21 July
    Six Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Saskia Herren
    Step into the fascinating world of ancient Greek and Roman religions, where myths, rituals, and divine figures shaped the fabric of everyday life. This course invites you to explore the powerful gods and goddesses, the captivating myths, and the religious practices that influenced not only personal beliefs but also public ceremonies and cultural identity.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing For Beginners

    Monday 21 July
    8 weeks, Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.
    $209.00 incl. GST
  • Spanish Level 1 Beginners

    Monday 21 July
    8 Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Teresita del Valle Garro Castro
    Would you like to start learning a new language? Why not Spanish, spoken on four continents and more than 20 countries.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 2

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nathan Grey
    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. 80% attendance required. To find out when future courses are scheduled, register your interest via the link below. Course fee $60 or $155.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Crafting Songs: A Deep Dive into Lyrics, Music, and Meaning

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Strahan Cole
    Explore the lyrical, musical and philosophical elements of of songwriting. The lessons learnt can be applied for aspiring songwriters, experienced songwriters, or anyone interested in listening to music with a more critical ear. Some basic musical theory will be involved, but no prior knowledge is required.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Flashback Dance Fitness

    Monday 21 July
    Nine Mondays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Robert Watson
    Improve your fitness by dancing your heart out to ABBA and the Bee Gees. Designed to suit the fitness level of active older adults and those new to cardio. Due to the floor surface, street shoes cannot be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Ukulele : The Next Step

    Monday 21 July
    Duration 8 Mondays 7:30pm - 9.00pm At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Strahan Cole
    Grow your range of chords and strumming patterns on the ukulele with a range of fun songs Please note this is a beginner - developing level class therefore not suitable for advanced players.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Robyn Penn
    This eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Both courses are open tor 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is more suitable for older children.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Robyn Penn
    This eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Both courses are open tor 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is more suitable for older children.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Italian Beginners (Level 2)

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Riccardo Lucignani
    A second level language course for those who have successfully completed our Level 1 course or have gained that level of ability elsewhere.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Speaking with Confidence

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (no class on Tues 12th August) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Elizabeth Drayton
    Does the mere thought of public speaking make you want to run a mile? Do you dread presentations? Public speaking is a learned skill. You will learn the techniques and do lots of practice during this course. Become a confident speaker, and have fun getting there. For fluent English speakers - more info below course dates. Course fees $50 or $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Stretch and Flex

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jennifer Perez
    Once a week come along and be guided through full body stretch exercises to release tense muscle groups, let go of stress, recharge and relax.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Spanish Level 4

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Teresita del Valle Garro Castro
    For students who are confident with present simple and continuous tenses, reflexive verbs and are developing with past perfect and past imperfect tenses.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • English IELTS Writing Night

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Christina Chen
    This course is suitable for students planning to take either the General or the Academic IELTS examination. The teacher will provide teaching for both. This course is free for some students (see below) or a course fee of $95 will apply. Students should have a minimum of upper intermediate level English to join this course.
    Free Course for some students
  • Pilates for Everyone

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sandra Harding Smith
    This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jennifer Perez
    Ashtanga yoga is a practice that focuses on linking mind and movement by breathing and being present and aware of your body. Ashtanga focuses on muscle training and developing physical strength. It is a physically demanding practice, which can be strenuous and may present challenges for those new to yoga or with specific injuries or body limitations.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Creating Water and Sky With Watercolours

    Tuesday 22 July
    Four Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Do you want to extend your watercolour skills by painting the ever-changing landscapes of sky and water? Come and learn how to harness light and dark and create atmospheric scenes that you will be proud of. This course is suitable for those with a base knowledge of painting.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Crochet for Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    Four Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Dixon
    Get face to face, hands on instruction over four weeks building your skills from absolute beginner to confident crocheter! All materials are provided - just show up and learn.
    $143.00 incl. GST
  • Decoupage Pots - Introduction to the Art of Decoupage

    Tuesday 22 July
    2 hours, Tue 6:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nicolette Borich
    Learn the art of decoupage in this evening workshop. Decoupage is the art of decorating a surface with paper, and is a fun way to make everyday items special.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Botanical Bandits: The Untold Stories of Plant Hunters and Their Impact on Global Landscapes

    Tuesday 22 July
    Three Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Take a look back in time to travel with some of the key figures who collected, stole and swindled plants from the wilds of The Americas, Asia and Oceania to give us todays edible and common landscape plants. This will help give you an understanding of the effort required to collect and propagate plants from their original habitat so they can grown in today’s gardens.
    $37.50 incl. GST
  • Chess for All

    Tuesday 22 July
    6 weeks, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nigel Metge
    You’ve seen Netflix ‘The Queen’s Gambit’? You’ve heard something about explosion of chess interest in schools and online? Well, let Nigel Metge, President of NZ Chess Federation, introduce you to the mysteries of chess. This course is suitable for 14 years +. Younger students are welcome if their parent or caregiver is also attending.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Chinese Mandarin Level 7

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Hiu Fai (Dodo) To
    A continuation class for those who have studied Chinese Mandarin Level 6 here at Selwyn Community Education or people who are around HSK 1 to HSK 2 Level. Course fee $50 - $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • English for Business Upper Intermediate to Advanced Night

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Diana Fergusson
    Course fee $15 - $160. This course offers 16 hours of tuition over eight classes.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills Evening

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Gillian Barron
    16 hours tuition. For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners. Course fee $15 (subsidised) or $160.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Hindi for Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Krishnil Kumar
    Learn Hindi, explore Indian culture, traditions and language in a friendly, interactive atmosphere. Course fee $50 or $155
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Italian Continuation (Level 4)

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Riccardo Lucignani
    Continue your Italian education with an emphasis on improving fluency of conversation and learning advanced tenses.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Continuation

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chiko Smyth
    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. Course fee $50 / $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel - Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    Five Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    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.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • Pilates - Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sandra Harding Smith
    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. 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.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 weeks, Tuesdays 7 PM - 9 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matt McLean
    Interested in classes at our Auckland pottery studio? Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
    $310.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing - Next Steps

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 weeks, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    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 pencil skirt, or simple pants.
    $156.00 incl. GST
  • Spanish Level 2

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Teresita del Valle Garro Castro
    A continuation course for those who have successfully completed a beginner level class.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Speaking With Confidence Level 2

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (no class on Tues 12th August) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Elizabeth Drayton
    This is a follow-on course for those who have completed Speaking With Confidence (our introductory course) to continue developing public speaking skills. Course fees $50 or $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Syrian Home Cooking: A Taste of Tradition

    Tuesday 22 July
    Four Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Aicha Bawadekji
    Dive into the rich, vibrant flavours of Syrian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn how to prepare authentic dishes from the heart of Syria's home kitchens.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 1

    Tuesday 22 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ranginui Logan Belk
    This short course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Day time and evening options available. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled. Click on 'Show more' to see all upcoming dates. Course fee $60 or $155.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • The Art of Looking: Oil Painting from Observation

    Tuesday 22 July
    8 Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Robyn Penn
    Whether you're new to the medium or a seasoned painter in other media, Robyn’s very experienced approach to painting offers something for everyone to learn. With her gentle encouragement you will to start with drawing before progressing to oils, using art history and contemporary art references to help you find your chosen style.
    $210.00 incl. GST
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