Join Saskia Herren for these four 90 minute sessions for an overview of four periods of Roman History.

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.

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.

Would you like to learn Korean in a no-stress, exciting environment? This course is designed for beginners who are interested in Korean culture and wish to start learning the basics of Korean language.

Come and confidentially learn to plan your financial future by understanding how to get the most out of financial advisers or how to do it yourself. You will learn about shares, property, insurance, safe assets and socially responsible investment plus a lot more!

Discover the vibrant flavours and fragrant spices of Persian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn to prepare classic dishes that celebrate fresh herbs, aromatic rice, saffron, and pomegranate.

Take your drawing skills to the next level in this course. Explore the vibrant world of colour, incorporating pastels and watercolour pencils in your drawings to enhance your artwork and create depth, mood, and harmony in your compositions.

Join our chef to learn authentic French pastries.

A course designed for those new to knitting. Bring some 6mm needles and chunky wool.

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.

Discover the surprising ways modern cinema continues to be shaped by biblical stories.

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.

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.

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.

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

Would you like to start learning a new language? Why not Spanish, spoken on four continents and more than 20 countries.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Māori 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. Course fee $60 or $155.

Learn how to plan, create and edit images and videos using AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, and Descript in this hands-on course.

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 the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.

Get moving, get smiling, and get fit in this dance class designed for all levels. With easy-to-follow moves, great music, and a fun, friendly atmosphere, you’ll boost your fitness, build confidence, and enjoy a weekly dose of pure joy—no dance experience needed!

Wind down by learning waiata Māori from the traditional sort to those of Rob Ruha. At the pace of the class we will learn the kupu (words), the rangi (tune and harmonies) and actions for waiata-a-ringa (action songs). A great way to destress and socialise. No musical experience required. Course fee $30 or $120.

For learners with Upper Intermediate to Advanced English skills who need practice of grammar for improved fluency. Course fee $15/$160

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.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

Get started with woodturning and learn about tools, safety, maintenance and techniques. This course is held offsite in Papatoetoe.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make satay chicken skewers accompanied by a vegetable Thai salad.

Discover the joy of homemade savoury pies where you’ll learn essential pastry techniques while creating a selection of classic, comforting pies packed with flavour.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

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.

It is so easy to slip into unhelpful ways of communicating when we are under stress or tension. We can blame, shame, accuse, nag, demand and judge others and ourselves. Learn some life changing tools to help connect you to yourself and the people around you with authenticity, compassion and clarity, in a way that can meet both your needs and their needs.

This weekend option is for all iPhone cameras. Ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to create amazing photos – portraits, selfies, still life, landscapes, architecture, food, close-ups and more.

Discover the art of needle-felting in this one day, hands-on fibre painting workshop. Designed for both beginners and experienced crafters, this class will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful needle-felted painting.

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. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.

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.

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.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Step into the world of digital creativity with Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard tool for photographers, designers, and visual artists. Whether you want to enhance your photos, create striking graphics, or experiment with creative effects, this hands-on course will give you the essential skills to get started. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability and the software below the course dates.

Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.

Aged 45–65+ & still working Retire once. Retire well. Plan with confidence. This course gives you the knowledge, tools, and expert strategies to design a secure lifetime income, protect yourself legally, support your family safely, and future-proof your retirement decisions.

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.

Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this hands-on four hour workshop! In Alcohol Ink Blooms, you'll learn the techniques to create stunning florals, landscapes, and even abstract designs using the dynamic and colourful medium of alcohol ink.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

Feeling stuck? Come and discover the power of belief transformation. We'll delve into the roots of our beliefs—how they're formed and how they shape our thoughts and perceptions. More importantly, we'll explore practical techniques to identify and replace disempowering beliefs with empowering ones that align with our true selves and goals.

Unlock the cozy and creative world of Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet in this hands-on course, suitable for those confident with a range of stitches (more below). Over four weeks, you'll master the C2C technique, learn how to read C2C patterns, and expertly manage colour changes. The step-by-step guidance ensures you'll confidently tackle increases, decreases, and colour changing techniques specific to C2C. Each two-hour session builds towards completing your very own C2C crochet pillow.

CapCut can help enhance video marketing with effects, music, subtitles and more! Course fee $40 or $80.

Discover the art of podcasting in this six-hour workshop! Perfect for beginners, this course covers everything you need to start your podcast journey.

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.

Step into the world of elegant French baking in this hands-on French meringue workshop. Perfect for beginners and enthusiastic home bakers alike, this class will guide you through the entire process of creating light, crisp, beautifully filled meringues and macarons from scratch.

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