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.

You 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.

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.

June date now moved to 7 August 2021.

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.

Does the mere thought of public speaking make you want to run a mile? Do you dread presentations? Public speaking is a learned skill. You will learn the techniques and do lots of practice during this course. Become a confident speaker, and have fun getting there. For fluent English speakers - more info below course dates.

Come and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way. May courses are full.

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.

Bring your own cake base and come and learn the basics of decorating.

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

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. The course is held onsite at Selwyn Community Education both day. Bring your own materials. More information below course dates.

Designed 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.

We 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.

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.

Sourdough breads are well known and have been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal flour and take home a sourdough starter at the end of the course. Course fee includes $10.00 for ingredients.

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.

A 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. Workshop runs 8:30 - 11:30am.

Come 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 $25.00 for ingredients.

This is a guided paper collage course to extend your creativity and develop concepts in a supportive learning environment.

Have you read about the Cinque Terre? "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages on a rugged portion of coast along the Italian Riveria. It is a region close to June's heart and in this course she will share with you recipes collected both from her travels and from her Italian friends. Among the local specialties covered in this course are focaccia, farinata, pesto, pansotti, torta della nonna.

Come and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way. May courses are full.

Are you disappointed with the photos you get using the programmed modes on your DSLR? This course will teach you how to control the images you take and be in control of your camera rather than the camera controlling you. Great techniques and professional tips are taught with a very understanding and patient teacher.

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.

Join experienced candy maker Oscar and she will give you all the tricks of the trade to make your own yummy creations including pate de fruit, pulled sugar candies, marshmallows and lots more. You will go home with a box of delightful treats.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun session to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.

Learn to mosaic and create your own mosaicked rock garden ornament or mosaic a paver stone for your garden. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop.

Be part of the movement to reduce plastic waste! Join Liz in the kitchen where she will show you how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps - a beautiful alternative to plastic cling film. Course fee includes $10.00 for materials. New courses will be scheduled according to demand so register your interest!

Do you want to learn more about using colours in your soap making? Or have you ever wondered about a particular colouring technique? Then this workshop is just for you! To attend this course, you will have already completed Jackie's Making Soap course.

Everyone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects.

Join Gautam and learn to create three exotic vegetarian bowls of goodness that are equally nourishing and comforting.

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

Come and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way. May courses are full.

Course fee $55 - $315.

Join Nichole for two days of cooking for Christmas.  During this course you will learn to cook a range of goodies that make great Christmas gifts. Course fee includes ingredients and materials. Suitable for children 8 to 12 years.

This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $20.00 for ingredients for both days.

Have fun discovering your artistic ability: this practical course aims to provide for painters with little or no experience. You will gain the confidence to start painting with acrylic paints or to extend your practice. All materials included.

A beginner level watercolour evening class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.

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. Read below dates for more information.

Do you want to improve self-confidence, reduce pain, develop healthy habits or improve your performance at work or in sport? Come and learn how to be proficient and comfortable using self-hypnosis at home or at work.

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 5219623 for more information.

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. Read below dates for more information.

Learn to mosaic and create your own mosaicked rock garden ornament or mosaic a paver stone for your garden. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop.

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!