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.

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 521 9623 for more information.

Get ready to dive into the colourful world of modern art! In this fun and hands-on course art course for children, we’ll discover some of the most exciting artists of the last century—how they painted, what inspired them, and the bold techniques they used to break the rules of art.

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

Come and learn about Cubist compositional principles, and practice making a cubist still life, a cubist portrait and a cubist abstract painting.

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.

This course will introduce you to the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract works. If you already have some experience, you will be able to extend your painting skills. The course fee includes all materials.

Are you ready to have fun while learning to cook delicious meals that are perfect for solo dining but also have leftovers to enjoy throughout the week? This course is designed for single people who want to master simple, flavourful dishes that don't require hours in the kitchen.

Continue your Korean language learning journey with Cecilia. Course fee $50 or $155.

Continue your Italian education with an emphasis on improving fluency of conversation and learning advanced tenses.

Always wanted to learn Russian? Intrigued about Russian and its language? Get started with learning the language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.

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.

For learners with Upper Intermediate to Advanced English skills who need practice of grammar for improved fluency. Course fee $15/$160

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-only course so please register only if you are a returning student. 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.

This course is held offsite, meeting at Aotea Square in the CBD.

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.

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. Course fee $25 or $102.

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.

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

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.

Come and learn how to revive your small garden, your patio and your pots for the changing seasons. Landscaper and container specialist Paul Crowhurst will inspire you and share his tips for making it easy.

Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below course dates.

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.

Sourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour.

If you're a migrant living in Aotearoa New Zealand, getting a job can bring some extra challenges, especially if you're not a native English speaker. So come along to this special session for migrants and learn 'the Kiwi way of doing things'.

Love plants? Have a favourite you want to sketch? This workshop is an introduction to plant illustrations and is ideal for anyone interested in drawing and painting the botanical world.

Learn this 19th century photographic printing process, also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, which can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Join Rina and learn how to infuse traditional Indonesian spices for creating delicate and subtle flavours into authentic Indonesian dishes. Each of the two workshops offers a different menu of dishes.

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.

Come and learn this beautiful and healing Japanese art that uses gold or silver-coloured glues to bring together pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.

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.

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.

Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).

Want to learn how to keep a visual diary? The possibilities are endless with Visual Journaling – as varied as your days and as boundless as your art! Learn how with Ashley.

Learn the art of floral expression in this Ikebana-inspired class, where you'll learn the principles of minimalist design using a kenzan pin. This will assist you to achieve the delicate balance between form and impact.

This introduction to Instagram will cover creating a profile, different types of content for posts, and how to create and edit reels or make a live feed that can be turned into a video. Course fee $40 or $80.

Learn how to mosaic and create your own designed piece of garden art on a natural stone or for your driveway or patio. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop. This is an ideal opportunity to re-use the broken china you've been collecting or create a personal gift using the materials provided - it could be a letterbox number or a garden ornament or even a door stop.

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.

Come and learn the beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko Stitching with a New Zealand flavour. You'll leave the course having embroidered a cushion cover, and with the skills to repair worn clothes, giving them an extended life.

Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.

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.

Explore the beauty of natural dyeing on wool and silk. Participants will learn to prepare the fibre to receive the colour and to extract the colour from natural plants.

In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.

Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which A.I. tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.

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

Increase your critical thinking skills and learn hands-on strategies for online searching techniques, to be more digitally literate when it comes to finding trusted sources on the internet.

We will learn about Cubist compositional principles, and practice making a cubist still life, a cubist portrait and a cubist abstract painting.

Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.