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Watercolours - The Next Step
Monday 30 OctoberA follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills. BYO materials.$138.00 incl. GST -
Xero Web Based Accounting: Getting Started
Monday 30 OctoberLearn how to set up your business in Xero. Get familiar with the Dashboard and basic Xero functions. Students will need their own Xero log on and should have basic computer and business literacy.$60.00 incl. GST -
Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners
Monday 30 OctoberBring 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! $140 per couple.$70.00 incl. GST - November 2023
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West Coast Swing
Wednesday 01 NovemberEnjoy easy dance moves with clear demonstration of dance steps and movements in this introduction to West Coast Swing. $140 per couple.$70.00 incl. GST -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 01 NovemberBring 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. $140 per couple.$70.00 incl. GST -
A Walking Food Tour of Ponsonby Road
Sunday 05 NovemberTake a stroll with Andre 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. Registrations close two days before tour.$36.00 incl. GST -
French Pastries
Tuesday 07 NovemberJoin French Pastry Chef Nicolas to learn authentic French pastries. Maximum ten students per class.$145.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners - The Next Level
Wednesday 08 NovemberYou know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning. Two Saturday morning classes are held offsite (field trips).$60.00 incl. GST -
Creating Your Future - Life and Work After 50
Saturday 18 NovemberThe old road-maps that have been used to plan our lives are out of date.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. Register two on one order and you'll be charged only one course fee.$55.00 incl. GST -
Korean Kimchi Masterclass
Saturday 18 NovemberLearn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($40). This course is spread over two mornings so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.$120.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced: Data Analysis Skills
Saturday 18 NovemberLearn to use Excel's tools to summarise and analyse data including subtotals, simple PivotTables, statistical functions and Excel's powerful Analysis Tools.$70.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Saturday 18 NovemberFollowing 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.$25.00 incl. GST -
English IELTS Intensive Weekend
Saturday 18 NovemberAn 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 $15 - $135 plus book.$15.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 18 NovemberA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$15.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Fish & Chicken
Saturday 18 NovemberThrough a combination of demonstration and hands-on experience, our chef tutor will instruct you in the precise art of cutting, filleting, deboning, carving, selection, handling, sharpening and preservation of knives to give you the professional touch in the kitchen.$90.00 incl. GST -
Weaving Baskets from Your Garden
Saturday 18 NovemberJoin Deb to learn how to create small baskets using coiling and stitching from plant materials gathered from your garden and surrounding environment. This course may include some walking in local bush tracks to look at fibres.$235.00 incl. GST -
Banish Anxiety, Fatigue and Overwhelm
Saturday 18 NovemberThis practical course empowers you with a toolkit of mind-body practices that untangle the tensions from the body and from the mind, so you can feel lighter, calmer, happier and more relaxed than you have in a very long time!$25.00 incl. GST -
Botanical Drawing and Painting
Saturday 18 NovemberLove 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. The course is held onsite at Selwyn Community Education both day. Bring your own materials. More information below course dates.$205.00 incl. GST -
Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop
Saturday 18 NovemberPersonal 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.$94.00 incl. GST -
Crafting for Christmas
Saturday 18 November$102.00 incl. GST -
Creating and Understanding Russian Icons
Saturday 18 NovemberFull weekend Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.A combined history and practical workshop where students will make their own icon. All materials ($30) included within the course fee.$198.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 18 NovemberProduce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Equipment and a frame are supplied, just bring your own fabric. More details below course dates.$115.00 incl. GST -
Oil Painting Essentials
Saturday 18 NovemberOil paints are a popular artistic medium. And for good cause - they're economical, archival (the artwork lasts a long time) and they are versatile. But they can be tricky to learn without knowing the 'rules' and techniques. Learn how with an experienced teacher.$183.00 incl. GST -
Pebble Mosaics
Saturday 18 November$147.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners Workshop
Saturday 18 NovemberThis course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.$42.50 incl. GST -
Sustainable Fabric Packaging
Saturday 18 NovemberWith a nod to the idea of Japanese furoshiki wrapping, we'll make a fabric pouch which can be reused each year for Christmas or birthday wrapping.$98.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Saturday 18 NovemberCreate 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 -
Cake Decorating - Modelling with Fondant and Sugar Paste
Sunday 19 NovemberFrom minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class will introduce you to working with sugar paste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines.$65.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Celebrate Christmas with Flowers
Sunday 19 NovemberIn 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.$90.00 incl. GST -
Mandala Drawing
Sunday 19 NovemberJoin NZ artist Lizzie Snow (AKA 'fortyonehundred') for a contemporary exploration of the mandala.$65.00 incl. GST -
Rethread, Repair or Remake Bead Necklaces
Sunday 19 NovemberHave you got broken necklaces at home that you'd love to repurpose into new jewellery? Bring some of your own old beads and fashion fabulous new necklaces. Beading afficionado Kathy will show you the tricks of turning beads into necklaces. Learn to restring beads and finish your necklace with a secure clasp.$74.00 incl. GST -
Weekend DIY Workshop
Sunday 19 NovemberLearn a range of basic cost- and time-saving tips for your DIY Projects.$80.00 incl. GST -
Making Sauerkraut
Sunday 19 NovemberSauerkraut? Learn about the background of this nourishing food – where it comes from, how it is made and its health benefits. The workshop runs for 2 - 2.5 hours depending on how much time participants need. Course fee includes $11.00 for ingredients.$49.00 incl. GST -
Christmas Cooking Gifts
Wednesday 22 NovemberTake the stress out of what to give at Christmas and learn to make a range of delicious and traditional sweet treats.$139.00 incl. GST -
Edible Garden Workshop
Saturday 25 NovemberLearn 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 John's, Auckland.$60.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced: Macros
Saturday 25 NovemberLearn how to use Visual Basic macros to automate routine activities. Save time and effort. Improve your consistency and accuracy with repetitive procedures.$70.00 incl. GST -
WordPress Bootcamp
Saturday 25 NovemberThis 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 practice website .$120.00 incl. GST -
English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions
Saturday 25 NovemberYeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun weekend course (over two days) to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.$25.00 incl. GST -
Making Macarons
Saturday 25 NovemberTake a tour into the world of the macaron. These delicacies are very hard to master without the right guidance. Come and learn from an expert. July and September workshops are full with waiting lists.$75.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 25 NovemberJoin 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 -
Sewing For Beginners
Saturday 25 NovemberAlways wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own Tote Bag and Apron 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.$205.00 incl. GST -
Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)
Saturday 25 NovemberJoin 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.$95.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Saturday 25 NovemberThrough 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 -
Watercolour and Drawing
Saturday 25 NovemberIn this course Susannah will teach you how to create eye-catching line and wash artwork, combining the linear qualities of pen and ink with the looser characteristics of watercolour. Suitable for beginners and all course materials are provided (a materials charge is included in your course fee).$180.00 incl. GST -
Resin Glass Coasters
Sunday 26 NovemberJoin 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.$83.00 incl. GST -
Abstraction and Pattern
Sunday 26 NovemberJoin EK on this introduction to abstraction using pattern and repetition. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are included including paper and paints and a large canvas.$95.00 incl. GST -
Barista: Latte Art
Sunday 26 NovemberThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$40.00 incl. GST -
Delicious Rolled Sponge Cake
Sunday 26 NovemberDuring this course we will be making a delicious sponge cake. You will learn to create a light sponge and a delicious cream filling to create a sponge roll.$90.00 incl. GST -
Get Noticed, Get the Job
Sunday 26 NovemberLearn 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.$25.00 incl. GST -
Date Night - French Cuisine
Monday 27 NovemberSpice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members - these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-one learning. And you'll eat your delicious meal each evening, and enjoy a glass of wine if you like.$76.00 incl. GST