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  • September 2026
  • Traditional Paellas of Valencia - Paella Valenciana (The Authentic Experience)

    Saturday 19 September
    One day, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Edrick Corban-Banks
    Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Battlefields of the Waikato 2026

    Sunday 20 September
    1 day, Sun 7:30 AM - Sun 5:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Terry Hobin
    Join tour guide Terry Hobin on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato Battlefields.
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Gold Foiling Inspired by Christmas

    Sunday 20 September
    1 day, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 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
  • Upcycled Jewellery: Feather earrings and more from inner tubes

    Sunday 20 September
    3 hours, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ronja Schipper
    Join waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • A Creative Decoupage Experience – Gilded Seashells

    Sunday 20 September
    2 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fabiola Morlang-Gonzalez
    Discover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Sunday 20 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    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).
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • ChatGPT Made Easy: Practical Skills for Everyday Work & Life

    Sunday 20 September
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    This hands-on course helps you get the most out of ChatGPT for writing, planning, organising, learning, and everyday problem‑solving.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop

    Sunday 20 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Trudy Van Zyl
    Personal 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.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Create Your Own Calendar

    Sunday 20 September
    One day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chloe Lam
    Create a beautiful, personalised calendar in this guided workshop.
    $110.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Beautiful Bouquets

    Sunday 20 September
    4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lorna Gardiner
    Learn the basics of floristry and how to tie bouquets. The design will be made with fresh seasonal flowers and participants will be able to take home their creation!
    $107.00 incl. GST
  • From Dreams to Reality – Create Your Vision Board

    Sunday 20 September
    One day, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Unlock the power of visualisation and goal-setting with this hands-on course on creating vision boards.
    $54.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese for Travellers

    Sunday 20 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chiko Smyth
    Master essential phrases for shopping, dining, and traveling with ease. Discover insider secrets to save money and time while exploring Tokyo like a local. Course fee $25 or $80.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Pebble Mosaics

    Sunday 20 September
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    John Botica
    Learn how to create gorgeous pebble mosaics through the precast indirect reverse method.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life

    Sunday 20 September
    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 Paellas of Valencia - Arroz con Salmón estilo de Tasmania (Seafood Paella Experience)

    Sunday 20 September
    One day, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Edrick Corban-Banks
    Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Water and Sky in Watercolour: Capturing Light, Mood & Motion

    Sunday 20 September
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    In this short watercolour course you will dive into the fluid world of watercolour as you explore how to paint water in all its forms—rivers, lakes, streams, and shimmering reflections. In this inspiring course, you'll also master the art of painting sky scenes, from moody overcast days to radiant sunny skies and dramatic cloudscapes.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Sunday 20 September
    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
  • Lampshade Making

    Sunday 20 September
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Sun 1:30 PM - Sun 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
  • Mental Fitness and Emotional Resilience

    Wednesday 23 September
    One night, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nicola Lincoln
    In this supportive and practical workshop, you’ll explore what it really means to strengthen your inner foundations — from understanding how your mind responds to stress, to building habits that help you stay centred, grounded, and calm in everyday life.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • Edible Garden Workshop

    Saturday 26 September
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM St Johns Food Forest
    Ellen Eskildsen
    Learn 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 Johns, Auckland.
    $67.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 28 September
    2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    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 $35.00 for ingredients.
    $158.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years

    Monday 28 September
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Come and have fun with Karen and learn the basics of hand sewing and using a sewing machine. For children 9 - 12 years. Materials included. Bring your lunch.
    $106.00 incl. GST
  • Drawing REAL Animals with Sandra Morris (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 28 September
    Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sandra Morris
    An art workshop for children 8 - 12 years
    $135.00 incl. GST
  • Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years

    Wednesday 30 September
    1 day, Wed 9:30 AM - Wed 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cecilia Kim
    Join Cecilia in the kitchen for a fun day learning to make yummy Korean food like Korean kim bap (sushi) and dumplings.
    $110.00 incl. GST
  • October 2026
  • Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)

    Thursday 01 October
    Duration 2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.
    $158.00 incl. GST
  • Historic Auckland Walks: Guided Auckland City Walk

    Saturday 03 October
    2 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM CBD
    Terry Hobin
    Each of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • Lawn Bowls 101

    Sunday 04 October
    3 x 2 hour Sessions Kohi Bowling Club
    Join the Kohimarama Bowling Club coaching team for 2 hour sessions over three weeks and have a go!
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 05 October
    Two days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    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 $35.00 for ingredients.
    $158.00 incl. GST
  • Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)

    Wednesday 07 October
    4 hours, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    For children 8 - 12 years old.
    $82.00 incl. GST
  • Regenerative Gardening - Permaculture in the City

    Saturday 10 October
    3 hours, 30 minutes, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 1:00 PM Wadhamville, St Heliers
    Amanda Warren
    Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.
    $99.00 incl. GST
  • English Elementary Day

    Monday 12 October
    24 classes, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM (No class Labour Day, 26 October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $42.00 incl. GST
  • English Pre-Intermediate Day

    Monday 12 October
    16 classes on Mondays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM No class Labour Day 26 October St Heliers, Auckland
    Felicity McCardle
    Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $42.00 incl. GST
  • English Advanced Day

    Monday 12 October
    16 classes, Mon & Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM No class Labour Day Mon 26 October Te Oro Glen Innes
    Diana Hubbard
    Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 16 classes.
    $42.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate Day

    Monday 12 October
    8 Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (No class Labour day - 26 October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fiona Flynn
    Course fee $290. $15 for some students.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate: Keep Talking

    Monday 12 October
    8 Mondays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (No class Labour Day, 26 October ) St Heliers, Auckland
    Helen Jakobi
    Course fee $160. $15 for some students.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • English Advanced Kiwi Conversation Day

    Monday 12 October
    8 Mondays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (No class Labour day 26 October) Te Oro Glen Innes
    Kirsty Cantley
    Course fee $160 or $15 or some students. This course offers 12 hours tuition over 8 classes.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Gentle Flexibility and Mobility

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM No class Labour Day 26 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    Rediscover ease of movement in a friendly, supportive environment.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Barre Fit

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (No class Labour Day 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tutor TBA
    Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. This course usually fills with a waiting list each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Intermediate Evening

    Monday 12 October
    24 classes, Mon, Tue & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (No class Labour Day 26 October and 3 November) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Diana Fergusson
    24 hours (24 classes). Course fee $220 or $15 for some students. This course offers 24 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate to Advanced Evening

    Monday 12 October
    16 classes, Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (No class Labour Day 26 October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kate Thompson
    Course fee $150 or $15 for some students. Course duration 16 hours over 16 classes.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Pilates for Everyone

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM No class Labour Day 26 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Pilates for Beginners classes too.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Yoga - Beyond the Basics

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays, 6.00PM - 7.30PM (no class on 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Celeste Botha
    Take your yoga practice to the next level with this supportive course designed for students who are ready to go beyond the foundations.
    $135.00 incl. GST
  • Yoga - Continuing

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (no class on 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Liza Cornelius
    Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Basic Computing Skills

    Monday 12 October
    Six Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (no class on 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    Are you feeling left behind with computers? Are you lacking confidence dealing with email? Join this small group and our patient and kind computing teacher Kathy will teach you the basics of using a PC. Course fee $35 or $165.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • Intro to Woodworking: Design and Build Your Own Piece

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (no class on 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Robin Paulson
    Bring your ideas to life! Join Robin’s practical woodworking course where you’ll choose and build your own project. Learn planning, design, tool skills, and workshop safety in a supportive, hands-on environment. Beginners welcome!
    $190.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Pad Thai with Spicy Tangy Umami Green Salad

    Monday 12 October
    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 Pad Thai and fresh green salad.
    $59.00 incl. GST
  • Korean Level 3

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays, 6:40 PM - 8:40 PM (No class Labour Day 26 October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cecilia Kim
    A 16-week course running over two terms. Suitable for those who have completed Beginners 1 & 2 with Selwyn Community Education, or have existing Korean language skills. Course fee $90 or $290
    $290.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing For Beginners

    Monday 12 October
    Eight Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (no class 26th October) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) 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.
    $218.00 incl. GST
  • Accounting - The Basics

    Monday 12 October
    Four Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - No class 26 Oct- Labour Day 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
  • English Advanced Evening

    Monday 12 October
    16 classes, Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (No class on 26 October Labour Day) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    32 hours (16 classes). Fees $30 - $330 plus books.
    $30.00 incl. GST
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