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Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Paver or Rock Saturday 1 November 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 2 November 9AM to 12PM Purple sequins, white and black beads creating small flower tambour design. Art for Mental Wellbeing: Tambour Embroidery for Wellbeing Sunday 14 September, 9am – 4pm Fijian Indian Cuisine Sat 27th September 10:00am - 4:00pm

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  • November 2025
  • 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
  • Christmas Cake and Cookies Decorating

    Sunday 30 November
    3 hours, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tim Gasson
    Chef Tim will show you how to use fondant and royal icing to create Christmas themed motifs that can be used on cakes, cookies and gingerbread.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Calligraphy - An Introduction

    Sunday 30 November
    1 day, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    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. Please note this is an adults course and is not suitable for children.
    $88.00 incl. GST
  • Cyanotype Photographic Printing

    Sunday 30 November
    3 hours, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 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
  • AI Basics: Ways to use AI at Work and Daily Life

    Sunday 30 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which AI tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook

    Sunday 30 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lesley Alexander
    Come and create your own concertina-style sketch book with a difference – an ideal travel journal or nature journal.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Pebble Mosaics

    Sunday 30 November
    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.
    $147.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolour and Pen

    Sunday 30 November
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    In this course you'll learn how to create eye-catching line and wash artwork, combining the linear qualities of pen and ink with the looser, spontaneous characteristics of watercolour.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • December 2025
  • Vinay's Beef Seekh Kebab Rolls

    Monday 01 December
    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 shows you how to make Indian Seekh Kebabs, as well as the kebab rolls.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Handmade Christmas Gifts from your Kitchen

    Tuesday 02 December
    Three Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    June Renwick
    Take the stress out of what to give at Christmas and learn to make a range of delicious and traditional treats.
    $139.00 incl. GST
  • Permaculture in the City - Garden for Wellbeing for You and the Planet

    Saturday 06 December
    3 hours, 30 minutes, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 1:00 PM Wadhamville, St Heliers
    Amanda Warren
    An introduction into how to make the best use of your own garden space to live more sustainably, healthier and wealthier. This course is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.
    $97.00 incl. GST
  • Christmas Cooking with Nichole (8 - 12 Years)

    Wednesday 17 December
    2 days, Wed & Thu 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    Join Nichole for two days of cooking for Christmas.  During this course you will learn to cook a range of goodies that make great Christmas gifts. Course fee includes ingredients and materials. Suitable for children 8 to 12 years.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years

    Thursday 18 December
    1 day, Thu 9:30 AM - Thu 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.
    $89.00 incl. GST
  • March 2026
  • Alcohol Ink Blooms

    Saturday 07 March
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kavita Lamba
    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.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • May 2026
  • Alcohol Ink Blooms

    Saturday 16 May
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kavita Lamba
    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.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • June 2026
  • Exploring the History of Italy - A One Day Journey from Unification to Republic

    Saturday 06 June
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Giulia Borelli
    Come and join Giulia, globetrotter, Italian teacher and podcaster as she unveils the intricate history of Italy to unification and its 20-year fascist dictatorship. On the way you will look at how modern history transformed iconic cities like Florence and Rome and look at some of the important women who were part of this.
    $80.00 incl. GST
  • August 2026
  • Writing Children's Picture Books

    Sunday 30 August
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Melinda Szymanik
    Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.
    $120.00 incl. GST
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