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.

This class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you.

A Level 2 course to follow on from our French Level 1 course.

For those who have attended our Te Reo Introduction 1 course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes. To find out when future courses are scheduled, register your interest via the link below. Courses are face-to-face unless clearly marked otherwise.

Have you tried Yin Yoga? If you’re tired, perhaps struggling to manage stress or anxiety, craving energy, or perhaps overstimulated with a busy mind, it might just be the answer. Yin Yoga is the gentle side of a yoga practice, passive with supported postures and targeting the deeper connective tissues: ligaments, joints and fascia. Resting between postures to feel the Rebound allows us to return to our centre, our balance and find the inner stillness that is available to us all.

This course will introduce you to the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract works. If you already have some experience, you will be able to extend your painting skills. The course fee includes all materials.

Travel back through time for this four part historical overview of Ancient Greece. This informative and captivating course will cover four periods of Ancient Greek history with a focus on Athens including early Greece (1600-600 BC), the Archaic period, the Classical period and the Hellenistic Period.

Join Anya to learn about the great artists including Michelangelo, Rubens, Van Gogh and Dali. Learn about the broader social and historical influences on art, and how art in turn influences society.

Join our popular Italian cooking tutor Lorenzo to learn a series of main dishes, and antipasti. He will demonstrate the traditional way of preparing these Italian dishes, with sauces made from scratch, to produce fresh and flavourful meals.

Based on the principles of Creative Arts Therapy, this course will help you discover practical ways to overcome obstacles to creative expression.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures.

Continue your Korean language learning journey with Cecilia.

Are you interested in speaking Chinese language? Are you working in an organisation which needs to deal with Chinese-speaking people? Are you going to travel in China or conduct business with Chinese? Join Dodo to explore Chinese culture, and start your Chinese language learning journey.

Join Vinay and he will introduce you to a selection of traditional foods from South East Asia. You will learn about spices, flavours and tips and tricks to create an array of authentic and delicious meals which are easy to create at home once you know the secrets!

Rooted in fine arts and illustration and taking inspiration from fashion, this drawing course will teach fundamental skills in drawing the human body.

Learn Hindi, explore Indian culture, traditions and language in a friendly, interactive atmosphere.

Join Kay Garven to learn to practice and understand this 5000 year old art of reawakening one’s awareness. During this course you will learn conscious breathing, and eight powerful mudras (postures and hand positions) for the restoration of health and healing.

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 or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns. Additional classes will be added when there is demand.

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. Suitable for those with some sewing skills.

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. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".

Always wanted to learn Russian? Intrigued about Russian and its language? Get started with learning the language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.

Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary so be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Introduction 1 and 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. For future courses, please register your interest below and we'll email you when new courses scheduled.

For Upper Intermediate learners. Course fee $0 - $214

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. This is an invitation-only course so please register only if you are a returning student. 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.

Explore the graphical elements used to present your dashboard, particularly lesser known chart types such as the Bullet Chart, doughnut charts and Excel's Sparklines. For the advanced Excel user who can already use PivotTables.

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 $15 - $135 plus book.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Join 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.

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).

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

Indulge in extravagant creation with a finalist in the NZ Wearable Arts! Join Beatrice Carlson and she will guide you as you design and make your very own creative wearable art adornment.

Make your next trip more enjoyable by learning some French before you go. This course is designed for those new, or relatively new, to French language.

Learn to create closed terrariums and take home your own miniature indoor garden at the end of this workshop.

This introduction to Instagram will cover creating a profile, different types of content for posts, and how to create and edit reels or make a live fee that can be turned into a video.

Join Kathy to learn how to make a fringed, macrame holder for a pot plant.

Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.

Does the thought of entering a room full of people scare you? Do you shy away from social events? Come along and learn some very easy techniques to enable you to feel more confident and self-assured.

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.

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. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".

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.

Sourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour. Take home a sourdough starter at the end of the course.

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.

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.

Great for gifts. Less packaging. Kind on your pocket. Learn to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars.

This voice workshop is for anyone who wants to increase their vocal confidence and enjoy being able to fully express themselves using voice.

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.

From 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.