Come 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.

Come along and learn the amazing benefits of essential oils and gain ideas for removing nasty chemicals from your home. Course fee includes all materials ($30)

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.

Your lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 3pm. Breaks will be taken.

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.

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!

Learn from a professional container garden trainer: Paul will show you how to plant, propagate and care for your indoor plants.

Having style is the ability to know how to create a fantastic look that is uniquely you. Come and learn tips and tricks to work with your own figure, personality and lifestyle to create a look that flatters you, and is uniquely you!

Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.

For many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today.

Looking to buy property this year? This course will take you through the steps and strategies that will help you make good decisions.

Understanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. This course is designed for those new to accounting.

Have you basic sketching skills but want to develop them? Spend a day with an expert sketching a range of interesting central city art works and buildings using pen and watercolours.

Join French Pastry Chef Nicolas to learn authentic French pastries.

Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of change, both natural and cultural to create an interesting and tasty array of side dishes. Course fee includes all ingredients. You'll get to enjoy your creations each night.

In Hindu culture, vegetarianism is said to purify the body and mind. Let's explore cooking classic Indian vegetarian dishes together. We'll make Paneer Makhani with Cumin Rice, Chole Bhatura, Vegetable Pakoras with chutney, Kerala Vegetarian Stew with Pancakes, and Pav Bhaaji.

Following on from the Excel for Beginners course, this intermediate level course takes your Excel skills to the next level. You will learn more formulae, some awesome tips for working with multiple worksheets, advanced printing, sorting, filtering and more. These topics will really improve your productivity and save you lots of time.

Dive into the mysterious world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and NFTs in this crypto primer.

Join Komal and learn how to add the wow factor to your food presentation.

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.

Join Judi Honeyfield for this complimentary interactive half-day session for ESOL teachers. Please contact the office on 09 5219623 or info@selwyncomed.school.nz to register.

This course aims to help you establish the mindset needed to lose weight and make long term lifestyle changes. It covers the fundamental elements of sustainable weight loss, focusing on changing beliefs and habits. Read on below course date for more information.

Engage with a traditional artform in a contemporary context as you explore free form embroidery and employ upcycling principles with an awareness of textile waste.

This two-day course focuses on the background to WordPress, how each version works, and how to edit and manage the WordPress dashboard. You will then go on to install WordPress in class and over the weekend build a website.

A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.

Hand embossing, the subtle play of light and shadow, crisp clean lines that cast an alluring beauty onto the page. Learn this interesting craft with Margaret Woollett.

Come along and transform a new or old mirror frame into something fabulous using jewellery, buttons, shells, beads or anything that takes your fancy!

Learn to create your own healthy bread knowing the ingredients will be good for you? You'll learn some delicious and healthy varieties including walnut and fig and beetroot bread.

Learn how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you'll take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.

A weekend workshop designed to help you plan and landscape your small garden space using the basic principles of landscaping with lots of practical tips and advice.

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.

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.

Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Join experienced travel writer Yvonne Van Dongen and learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.

Would you like to take the plunge into online dating but lack confidence? Come along and learn how to write a profile and take a good photo. We will also discuss messaging tips and handy hints for your first date.

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.

Join Stella to review and reinvent old fashioned home making skills for the 21st century.

Sauerkraut? Learn about the background of this nourishing food – where it comes from, how it is made and its health benefits. Course fee includes $7.00 for ingredients.

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).

Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.

Learn to present your CV and covering letters in a way that stands out from the crowd. Then learn how to create an engaging LinkedIn profile that builds your network.

Learn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.

Come and create your own magical night sky with watercolours.

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.

Learn about the ethics of shopping in a more sustainable manner and discover the power in your purchasing.

Eat Auckland Walking Food Tours takes you for a stroll down Ponsonby's memory lane reliving the food history which makes Ponsonby 3 Lamps area so fascinating. Find out about a murder, a brothel owner, and a sly grog operation. Tour starts and finishes in Ponsonby.

This course runs over two concurrent Wednesdays evenings with a Saturday morning offsite workshop in between. Are you wanting to create great photos for Facebook and Instagram or a blog? Join Ian and learn how to take fabulous food photos.