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Korean Language for Beginners Wednesdays evenings 6.40-8.40pm July - September 2025 Abstraction and Pattern Painting with EK Dimieva 16 August 2025 Korean Cuisine with Cecilia Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm in May and June 2025 Understanding Islam Wednesday evenings 7pm-8.30pm May and June 2025 Colourful acrylic painting in orange tones by EK Dimieva. Painting With Acrylics with EK Starts 23rd July 2025 Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life 2 November 2025 Aspiring Young Cooks - for children 8 - 12 Years Monday 14th and Tueday 15 April or Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April. All courses 9am - 2pm over two days. Woman writing on laptop on sofa A Writer's Weekend 17 - 18 August 2024 Join us for a weekend of writing courses. Group of children with interlocked arms Get Real - an engaging five day programme that allows kids to contribute to our community Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 2025 Korean vegetarian food Korean Vegetarian Food Saturday 17 May 2025
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  • October 2025
  • Transitioning Your Garden for the Changing Seasons at Kings Plant Barn

    Thursday 30 October
    2 hours, Thu 6:00 PM - Thu 8:00 PM Kings Plant Barn, Lunn Avenue.
    Paul Crowhurst
    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.
    $29.00 incl. GST
  • November 2025
  • Microsoft Excel Advanced - Pivot Tables

    Saturday 01 November
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jose Entrican
    Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below course dates.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Glass Coasters

    Saturday 01 November
    3 hours, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join 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
  • Sourdough Bread

    Saturday 01 November
    3 hours, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kristina Cope
    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.
    $75.00 incl. GST
  • Botanical Drawing and Painting: Capturing Nature in Art

    Saturday 01 November
    Saturday workshop 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lesley Alexander
    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.
    $145.00 incl. GST
  • Cyanotype Photographic Printing

    Saturday 01 November
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Anna-Maria Bribiesca
    Learn this 19th century photographic printing process, also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, which can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books.
    $68.00 incl. GST
  • English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1

    Saturday 01 November
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cathie Joyce
    For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Indonesian Cuisine and Spiceries

    Saturday 01 November
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Rina Poerwadi Rich
    Join Rina and learn how to infuse traditional Indonesian spices for creating delicate and subtle flavours into authentic Indonesian dishes. Each of the two workshops offers a different menu of dishes.
    $72.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Photoshop

    Saturday 01 November
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Greg Wylie
    This course is for those completely new to Adobe Photoshop and offers an introduction to the key concepts of Photoshop and how to digitally manipulate images. The objective of this course is to give participants a basic understanding of Photoshop and the potential that Photoshop offers. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability and the software below the course dates. Course fee $60 or $148.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel - Beginners

    Saturday 01 November
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. Course fee $30 or $120.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • The Art of Kintsugi

    Saturday 01 November
    2 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    Come and learn this beautiful and healing Japanese art that uses gold or silver-coloured glues to bring together pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)

    Saturday 01 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Join 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.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Creating a Visual Journal

    Saturday 01 November
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Want to learn how to keep a visual diary? The possibilities are endless with Visual Journaling – as varied as your days and as boundless as your art! Learn how with Ashley.
    $123.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Minimalist Elegance with Ikebana-Inspired Designs

    Saturday 01 November
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lorna Gardiner
    Learn the art of floral expression in this Ikebana-inspired class, where you'll learn the principles of minimalist design using a kenzan pin. This will assist you to achieve the delicate balance between form and impact.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • How to Use Instagram for Social Media Marketing

    Saturday 01 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Seann Lautner
    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 feed that can be turned into a video. Course fee $40 or $80.
    $40.00 incl. GST
  • Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone

    Saturday 01 November
    Weekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne Luker
    Learn how to mosaic and create your own designed piece of garden art on a natural stone or for your driveway or patio. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop. This is an ideal opportunity to re-use the broken china you've been collecting or create a personal gift using the materials provided - it could be a letterbox number or a garden ornament or even a door stop.
    $138.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Saturday 01 November
    Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM & glazing session Saturday 15 Nov 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matt McLean
    Interested in classes at our Auckland pottery studio? Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
    $310.00 incl. GST
  • Sashiko Stitching for Beginners

    Saturday 01 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    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.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Incense Making

    Saturday 01 November
    2 hours, Sat 1:00 PM - Sat 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Glass Coasters

    Saturday 01 November
    3 hours, Sat 1:00 PM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join 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
  • Creating Beautiful Natural Dyes

    Sunday 02 November
    1 day, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Victoria Martinez Azaro
    Explore the beauty of natural dyeing on wool and silk. Participants will learn to prepare the fibre to receive the colour and to extract the colour from natural plants.
    $164.00 incl. GST
  • Solo Travel for Women - Explore the World Fearlessly

    Sunday 02 November
    Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sharon McLean
    In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.
    $90.00 incl. GST
  • Boost Your Digital Literacy and Online Search Skills

    Sunday 02 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Philippa Smith
    Increase your critical thinking skills and learn hands-on strategies for online searching techniques, to be more digitally literate when it comes to finding trusted sources on the internet.
    $20.00 incl. GST
  • Cubism Drawing and Painting

    Sunday 02 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    We will learn about Cubist compositional principles, and practice making a cubist still life, a cubist portrait and a cubist abstract painting.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life

    Sunday 02 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Aaron Brunet
    Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs

    Sunday 02 November
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yu Takano
    Learn to create authentic Japanese cream puffs with delicious crusty choux pastry and filled with a sweet custard filling. Yu will show you the secrets and you will be able to create your own delicious puffs at home.
    $88.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolour and Drawing

    Sunday 02 November
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Susannah MacDonald
    In 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).
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Sunday 02 November
    5 hours, Sun 11:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Alasdair Scott
    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.
    $138.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Vietnamese-Style Rice Paper Rolls

    Monday 03 November
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls, a fresh and healthy dish perfect for a light supper, lunch or a buffet spread.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Photography - DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras for Beginners

    Wednesday 05 November
    5 sessions, 4 x Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ian Eng
    Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, night photos and much more.
    $124.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Turkish Imam Bayildi & Cacik

    Monday 10 November
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make this Turkish Imam Bayildi dish with yoghurt cacik.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Accounting - The Basics

    Monday 10 November
    Four Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Richard Moore
    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.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Sculptures & Murals in the Central City

    Saturday 15 November
    2 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM CBD
    Linda Tyler
    Join us for a central city walk of art which will embrace sculpture, murals and commissioned art and the influence it has on public spaces. 10am - 12pm
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • Making Croissants

    Monday 17 November
    Two evenings, Mon & Tues 6:00PM - 9:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Join us over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel Continuation

    Monday 17 November
    Four Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    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. Course fee $25 or $98.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Think Talk:Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Challenge

    Tuesday 18 November
    1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ghader Bashiri
    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health issues, with the potential to impact everyone, everywhere. If left unaddressed, AMR will only continue to worsen, threatening the effectiveness of antibiotics and other life-saving treatments. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of antimicrobial resistance, covering its origins, the factors contributing to its rise, and its impact across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors.
    $5.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Healthy South East Asian Cooking Class

    Monday 24 November
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay to create this delicious and aromatic meal using banana leaves less oil than usual SE Asian recipes. You'll also learn a tasty rice accompaniment.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cathie Joyce
    Prerequisite to attend this workshop: Students are to have attended the our English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop. This is a follow-on course to Part 1.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Gold Foiling Inspired by Christmas

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Everyone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects, with a special focus on Christmas delights.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Contemporary Textile Art: Flaming Hot Fibres

    Saturday 29 November
    Full weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
    Join Alysn Midgelow-Marsden for this exciting and innovative mixed media workshop where you will experiment ways to use heat, flame and stitch to produce exciting colours, textures and patterns on various materials. You will explore the distinctive properties of Lutradur, Tyvek and Angelina and learn to manipulate these to create richly coloured, textured and embellished surfaces.
    $285.00 incl. GST
  • Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Evan Woodruffe
    Suitable for those with some art experience. Come along and join Evan from Gordon Harris and have some fun experimenting and playing with a range of new art materials that will expand your art practice.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Celebrate Christmas with Flowers

    Saturday 29 November
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lorna Gardiner
    In 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
  • How to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Seann Lautner
    This workshop will give you an overview of digital marketing including channels, funnels, audience demographics and behaviour. You will learn how to create an online persona and start your own digital journey. Course fee $40 or $80.
    $40.00 incl. GST
  • How to Make Pastels & Water-Based Paints with Earth Pigments

    Saturday 29 November
    5 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Holly Clarke
    In this immersive one-day workshop, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of transforming archival-quality, pre-ground pigments into vibrant, custom-made art supplies.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration

    Saturday 29 November
    5 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yu Takano
    Discover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners Workshop

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chris Zwaagdyk
    This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.
    $87.00 incl. GST
  • Write a Winning CV and Get Noticed

    Saturday 29 November
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kate Thompson
    Employers are busy people and the job market is challenging. So make your skills and experience stand out with a CV and cover letter that are relevant, professional, chock-full of measurable achievements and easy-on-the-eye. Then back up your applications with an engaging LinkedIn profile that builds your network. Then wow your interviewers with examples that show you're the person for the job.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Zentangle Art

    Saturday 29 November
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Anne Toth
    Zentangle ® is mindful drawing. Come along and create a miniature abstract work of art with a collection of patterns. All your materials are provided and you will spend a relaxing half-day drawing structured patterns in a mindful way.
    $64.00 incl. GST
  • Hissing and Sizzling - Barbecue Brilliance

    Saturday 29 November
    Saturday afternoon workshop, 12:00 PM to 5:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Mark Bradly
    Come along and learn how to produce mouth watering, fall-off-the-bone meat every time you have a BBQ and the importance of rubs, marinades and accompaniments. And you will also learn a selection of fresh seasonal salads to accompany your meat dishes.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Lampshade Making

    Saturday 29 November
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Sat 1:30 PM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Claire Linthwaite
    Produce 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.
    $117.00 incl. GST
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