- October 2023
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Russian Beginners
Wednesday 18 OctoberAlways wanted to learn Russian? Intrigued about Russian and its language? Get started with learning the language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.$149.00 incl. GST -
Spanish Level 5 ¡Practicar Conversación Español!
Wednesday 18 OctoberEight Wednesday classes 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.¿Hablas Español? ¿Necesitas practicar tu español? Si quieres mejorar tu español...ven a este curso que lo vas a pasar fenomenal.$130.00 incl. GST -
Drama Production for 9 - 12 Year Olds
Friday 20 OctoberFollowing 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.$160.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Level 2
Tuesday 24 October6 classes on Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM No class 31 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.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 the Level 2 class. 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.$88.00 incl. GST -
An Introduction to Bauhaus
Tuesday 24 OctoberExplore the life and legacy of the Bauhaus movement.$45.00 incl. GST -
Building Resilience Through Challenging Times
Tuesday 24 OctoberJoin Susan to learn a series of practical, actionable and evidence-based practices to create calm, peace and security.$25.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi and Mindfulness (Elementary Level)
Tuesday 24 OctoberTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. You'll also learn about the philosophy of Tai Chi, the mind/body connection, and how to maximise your tai chi practice for health. Each course has six classes of one and a half hours. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course.$88.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: More than a knock to the head: Dementia and Contact Sports Injuries
Tuesday 24 October1 hour, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.$5.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Level 2
Wednesday 25 OctoberTai 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 the Level 2 class. 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.$88.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi and Mindfulness (Elementary Level)
Wednesday 25 OctoberTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. You'll also learn about the philosophy of Tai Chi, the mind/body connection, and how to maximise your tai chi practice for health. Each course has six classes of one and a half hours. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course.$88.00 incl. GST -
Basic Car Maintenance
Saturday 28 OctoberA hands-on introduction to basic car maintenance which will help keep your car costs low and ensure you know what to do if your car breaks down. Reduce your impact on the environment as well as your wallet: take control of your own vehicle and make educated and cost-effective decisions.$52.00 incl. GST -
Developing Intercultural Competence
Saturday 28 OctoberThis workshop will help you develop an understanding of how to effectively communicate and build relationships with people from other cultures. You will identify potential barriers to successful intercultural communication and understand how an awareness of our own and other cultures can influence attitudes and behaviour.$20.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Saturday 28 OctoberJoin experienced apiculture teacher Greg Harrington for this intensive introduction to beekeeping. You'll leave this course with enough knowledge to manage your own beehive including queen rearing and how to split a hive.$157.00 incl. GST -
SEO For Small Business
Saturday 28 OctoberAn introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising).$60.00 incl. GST -
Sewing for Beginners: Make a Kimono-Style Robe
Saturday 28 OctoberThis course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.$98.00 incl. GST -
Spanish for Travellers Weekend Course
Saturday 28 OctoberFull weekend Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Make your trip to Spain, Latin America or South America more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.$130.00 incl. GST -
Calligraphy - An Introduction
Saturday 28 OctoberCome 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.$88.00 incl. GST -
Children's Book Illustration with Sandra Morris: Techniques
Saturday 28 OctoberSandra Morris' third course in our Children's Book Illustration series. Learn extended techniques for children's book illustration. Bring your own materials. Please contact the office for last minute registrations.$240.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 28 OctoberFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 28 OctoberAn 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).$30.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 28 OctoberCome 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.$125.00 incl. GST -
Change Your Mind About Stress
Saturday 28 OctoberStress and anxiety are all around us. Workplaces are stressful, child-rearing is stressful, relationships can be stressful, the cost of living is stressful and add to that, the recent events with the global pandemic, restrictions, lockdowns and working from home. This practical training empowers you with the mindset science that allows you to eliminate chronic stress, and not just manage or reduce it. You’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools you can apply straight away.$25.00 incl. GST -
Crash Course in Container Gardening
Saturday 28 OctoberLearn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.$42.00 incl. GST -
Design Your Own Food Forest
Saturday 28 OctoberLearn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban sized backyard, following permaculture principles. This course is held offsite in Ellen's food forest at St Johns.$60.00 incl. GST -
Flowers in Watercolour
Saturday 28 OctoberDesigned for those with some painting experience, this workshop will give students opportunities to experiment and learn various watercolour techniques. This is a chance to explore a less botanical, more expressive and contemporary way of depicting flowers. I'd like to encourage students to paint in a freer, looser way.$108.00 incl. GST -
Hissing and Sizzling - Barbecue Brilliance
Saturday 28 OctoberCome along and learn how to produce mouth watering, fall-off-the-bone meat every time you have a BBQ and the importance of rubs, marinades and accompaniments. And you will also learn a selection of fresh seasonal salads to accompany your meat dishes.$99.00 incl. GST -
How to Use Instagram for Marketing
Saturday 28 OctoberThis 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.$40.00 incl. GST -
Interior Design Course: Colour Psychology, Transforming Your Life with Colour
Saturday 28 October$85.00 incl. GST -
Make Your Own Body Products - Soothing Salves and Luxurious Lotions
Saturday 28 OctoberCome and learn how to make a range of gorgeous, inexpensive products for yourself, your family and your friends, and what’s more you will get to take them home. Course fee includes $30.00 for ingredients.$110.00 incl. GST -
Makeup for the 40+
Saturday 28 OctoberYou 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.$94.00 incl. GST -
Making Delicious Bread
Saturday 28 OctoberJoin pastry chef, Jayshree and learn to make a variety of delicious breads including brioche, focaccia and challah.$69.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Saturday 28 OctoberWeekend Workshop : SAT 10:00AM to 4:00PM and SUN 10:00AM til 1:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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.$138.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 28 OctoberFull Weekend, Sat & Sun 10 AM - 4:30 PM plus glazing session 11 November 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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".$310.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 28 OctoberJoin resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.$130.00 incl. GST -
Sculptures & Murals in the Central City
Saturday 28 OctoberJoin us for a central city walk of art which will embrace sculpture, murals and commissioned art and the influence it has on public spaces. 10am - 12pm$35.00 incl. GST -
Cherry Blossom Painting
Saturday 28 OctoberEnjoy a relaxing spell of art and design using gouache to create your own cherry blossom painting.$125.00 incl. GST -
Voice Work - Body, Mind and Voice Connections
Saturday 28 OctoberThis creative arts therapy workshop is a chance to explore your expressive voice in connection with your body and mind, using visual art-making to map your experience. The session will include yoga, the singing of open tone sounds (and other voice activities) and the creation of artwork in response to how you experience your own voice. All elements of the workshop are invitational.$40.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 28 OctoberJoin resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.$130.00 incl. GST -
How to Start an Online Business
Sunday 29 OctoberFind out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more.$60.00 incl. GST -
Cyanotype Photographic Printing
Sunday 29 OctoberLearn 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.$65.00 incl. GST -
Making Soap
Sunday 29 OctoberLearn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 9:30am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.$99.00 incl. GST -
Resin Jewellery
Sunday 29 OctoberExplore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.$70.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Sunday 29 OctoberThrough 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).$40.00 incl. GST -
Painting with Acrylics Workshop
Sunday 29 October$95.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life
Sunday 29 OctoberJoin Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.$165.00 incl. GST -
Producing Vegetables and Fruit from Small Gardens
Sunday 29 OctoberWe all want to grow the freshest, healthiest and juiciest vegetables and fruit but the cost of setting up and growing can be off putting. This workshop will take you through all the simple tricks to save costs beginning with planters and gardens to what is the most cost effective soil to use and on to how to collect your own seed and propagate your own plants. Cost is not a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.$53.00 incl. GST -
Sashiko Stitching for Beginners
Sunday 29 OctoberCome 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.$127.00 incl. GST -
Street Art Photography
Sunday 29 OctoberThis course is held offsite.$42.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Sunday 29 OctoberCreate 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.$138.00 incl. GST -
Frida Kahlo Papier Mâché Dolls
Monday 30 OctoberLearn to create with papier mâché dolls and make / decorate your own Frida Kahlo doll. All materials supplied. ($30).$139.00 incl. GST