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

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 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.

Learn to make mosaic art using recycled broken metal, jewellery, nuts and bolts, shells, glass and other bits and bobs.

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.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start? Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness? Join this inclusive class with patient and experienced tutors who will show you the basics of yoga within the limitations of your body. Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you to manage stress.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. Liza also offers a Wednesday evening class 6:30 - 7:30m.

Start or extend your acrylic painting practice. Materials included in course fee.

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

Always 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. Patterns supplied.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills. BYO materials.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

This class is designed for those who are new to pilates. It introduces students to the foundation skills of pilates breathing, pelvic floor control and isolation of muscle groups for targeted effort.

Come and learn the basics of decorating cakes using rolled fondant, butter icing and piping techniques. Create an icing picture and put it all together to produce the completed cakes.

The rules for successful wealth creation start with cashflow security but also follow basic economic rules that are easy to learn and follow. In this course we will consider issues such as tax structures, investments, Kiwisaver, estate planning, risk and reward, shares and property. You will leave the course with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or flared skirt.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

This class is designed for those who are new to pilates. It introduces students to the foundation skills of pilates breathing, pelvic floor control and isolation of muscle groups for targeted effort.

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.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. Liza also offers a Wednesday evening class 6:30 - 7:30m.

This seven week course will help you focus in on the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract artworks.

Learn how to create your own design by altering an existing pattern. At the first lesson, we will discuss your design ideas and look at suitable pattern options on-line. You will then purchase the pattern to alter and tailor.

Come to a place within that is a calm, centred presence and discover stillness, simplicity and contentment. Based on yogic practices these classes will include breath awareness with a series of simple and very gentle movements to encourage mindfulness, support healing, relaxation and breath-body-mind connection.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.

Following 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. Registrations are not available via the website. Please contact the office to enrol. 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.

We aim to cover the top 15 functions you might need to advance your Excel skills, and the techniques you need to make them work harder; absolute and mixed cell references, nesting, using range names and Table ‘structured references’. Please read below for greater detail and prerequisite skills.

Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, night photos and much more.

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.

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!

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

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.

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.

An introduction to this fun medium. Get the confidence to start dabbling at home. All materials are included.

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!

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.

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.

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

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 ( 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.