You know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning.

A follow on course from French Level 4. For the advanced learner. In this course we will work on the use of the FUTURE SIMPLE. The focus will be on speaking and listening skills.

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 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

This third level Spanish class is for those who already have ability and confidence to talk about situations in the present tense, daily routine and activities. This course will introduce the past tense.

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 course is suitable for total beginners and those with a little experience. Please wear comfortable clothing that permits movement. Places are limited on this course so please enrol prior to attending to ensure a space is available. Fridays 12:30 - 2 PM at the Orakei Community Centre.

Join textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.

Learn the basics of floristry and how to tie posies and bouquets. The design will be made with fresh seasonal flowers and participants will be able to take home their creation!

Come and learn how to create a cake that has the WOW factor! Naked cakes have no outside layer of icing allowing you to show off the delicious layers and fillings inside and create amazing toppings.

Join 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. Full courses with long waitling lists may not be visible on the website.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. We've all heard of them, but do we really know how to unlock their full potential for enjoyment and business use? In this course, professional Social Media Consultant Clark Valmont teaches you about promoting your business, brand or dream idea on social media and how to get engagement that turns into real business results.

Learn the building blocks for professional knife handling that will have you slicing and dicing through a broad range of ingredients in no time. There will be plenty of drill practice with an emphasis on proper technique and safety. Our chef tutor will introduce you to the no more tears method for cutting an onion and help you identify the correct knife for whatever you are cutting or slicing.

Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.

Learn authentic French pastry recipes with our French Pastry Chef, Anne Picart in this day workshop.

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).

Come and enjoy working with this easy medium to create your own gorgeous flowers. Your course fee includes all materials ($15). Maximum class size 8.

From dropping your first dot on the canvas, you’ll discover how easy it is to create your own patterns and designs. You will learn about the different tools and be guided through the techniques and you’ll leave with the skills to create more of your own designs at home. Includes materials $14.00.

Improve your Writing - for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate level.

Michelangelo, Giotto, Caravaggio were some of Italy's great artists. Always wanted to know more about their art and lives? In this course you will explore the art and lives of some of the great Renaissance and Baroque artists and the fascinating times they lived in.

Join historian David hill on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato following the path of the British Army during the Land Wars. We will stop to visit a number of military redoubts - Pokeno, Whangamarino, and Pirongia and survey battle sites including Rangiriri and Oraakau, and we will visit the church at Rangiaowhia. During the journey we will discuss the use of boats by the British and cannon by Maaori, compare policies and consider outcomes.

This is an overview course on how to connect your website to the main search engine Google. You will also learn about some of the performance and monitoring tools available.

The old road-maps that have been used to plan our lives are out of date. We are living longer and doing it differently to previous generations. This workshop is aimed at making sense of the changes that are taking place and equipping you to make informed choices about the next stage in your life.

This 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.

Are you keen to teach adults? Join this hands-on course covering creating a learning climate, how adults learn, group interactions, course planning and evaluation - suitable both for those already tutoring adults or planning to start.

Learn to use Excel's tools to summarise and analyse data including subtotals, simple PivotTables, statistical functions and Excel's powerful Analysis Tools.

A follow-on course for those who have attended Children's Book Illustration Character Development or those who have a picture story (original or borrowed) to work with. Please telephone the office for registrations within a two days of the course.

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.

An intensive weekend IELTS preparation course to help you prepare for your IELTS test. You will learn strategies and test conditions across all four disciplines - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Ideal for those who are unable to do a week day course or an 8 week evening course. Registration via our office - info@selwycomed.school.nz. Course fees $30 - $135 plus book.

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

Learn the basics of this publishing software to produce professional-looking newsletters, pamphlets and brochures.

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

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.

In this course we will create a traditional event wreath for your table, and a Christmas day centrepiece using seasonally available flowers. Each participant will take home their creations.

Each of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.

Lots of us have a passion for something - writing about it can be your next step. Join Lindsey Dawson and learn how.

You'll learn to make Christmas decorations from polymer clay. All materials are included and you'll take home you creations at the end of the workshop.

9 out of 10 people love chocolate....and the 10th person is lying! Come along and learn from a master chocolatier the tips and tricks of creating perfect chocolates, including truffles and moulded chocolates. You will never be short of a gift idea again.

Come ( Haere Mai), 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.

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious plant-based meals. Suitable for those on vegan diets. All ingredients included.

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. For images, click on the Instagram icon at the top right of this page.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun weekend workshop and make your own tote bag and apron while learning the basics of sewing. These make great gifts! Please contact the office directly for last-minute registrations.

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.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Open minded or conservative? Have you ever wondered what personality really means and how to understand your own?

Learn authentic French pastry recipes with our French Pastry Chef, Anne Picart in this day workshop.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.