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  • June 2025
  • Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night

    Monday 16 June
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Come and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Date Night: French

    Monday 16 June
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Spice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Think Talk: Tread Carefully in the Media Minefield: Disinformation and the need for Trusted Sources

    Tuesday 24 June
    1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Gavin Ellis
    $5.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 30 June
    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 $32.00 for ingredients.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years

    Monday 30 June
    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
  • Light Up Canvas Art for Children 8 - 13 years

    Monday 30 June
    1 day, Mon 9:30 AM - Mon 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    In this light-up canvas workshop, you will embark on mesmerising artistic journey using acrylic paints and LED lights, to create enchanting night scenes on canvas that light up. Suitable for youngsters 8 - 13 years.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • July 2025
  • Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years

    Wednesday 02 July
    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.
    $89.00 incl. GST
  • Pruning

    Wednesday 02 July
    Wednesday 7 - 9pm and Saturday 10am - 12pm At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. This course consists one weeknight classroom session then a Saturday workshop offsite at a nearby venue (to be advised).
    $53.00 incl. GST
  • Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)

    Thursday 03 July
    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.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Botanical Drawing and Painting: Capturing Nature in Art

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday 09:30 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
  • English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2

    Saturday 05 July
    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
  • Indonesian Cuisine and Spiceries

    Saturday 05 July
    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 05 July
    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
  • Knife Skills 101 - Vegetables and Fruit

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Mark Bradly
    Learn the building blocks for professional knife handling that will have you slicing and dicing through a broad range of ingredients in no time. There will be plenty of drill practice with an emphasis on proper technique and safety. Our chef tutor will introduce you to the no more tears method for cutting an onion and help you identify the correct knife for whatever you are cutting or slicing.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions

    Saturday 05 July
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jose Entrican
    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. Course fee $25 or $102.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Jewellery

    Saturday 05 July
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maca Bernal
    Explore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.
    $78.00 incl. GST
  • Spanish for Travellers Weekend Course

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM - 1 PM both days At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sergio Alvarez
    Make your trip to Spain, Latin America or South America more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Alcohol Ink Blooms

    Saturday 05 July
    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
  • Barista for Beginners

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday 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).
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Beaded & Coloured Glass Earrings Workshop

    Saturday 05 July
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    Join us for a fun and creative half-day weekend workshop where you'll learn how to make your own beautiful beaded and coloured glass earrings! This hands-on class is perfect for beginners and those looking to explore their artistic side. You’ll learn the basics of earring design, bead selection, and the techniques needed to create your own unique jewellery pieces.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • DIY Home Repair & Maintenance: Master the Basics with Expert Demonstrations

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Miles Cain
    This DIY course is designed for those looking to tackle common home repair tasks with confidence. During this course (one day or four evenings), you'll watch expert demonstrations covering a range of essential skills, from plastering and painting to repairing gib board, windows, and doors. Bring your problems and we will do our best to help.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Foraging and Arranging Wild Flowers

    Saturday 05 July
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lorna Gardiner
    In this short course you will learn how to select and arrange flowers from your rambles along roadsides, parks or beaches. Autumn and winter options offered in 2025.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • How to Use Instagram for Social Media Marketing

    Saturday 05 July
    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
  • Oil Painting with Evan

    Saturday 05 July
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Evan Woodruffe
    Join renowned artist Evan Woodruffe to learn the essentials of oil painting including preparation, brush selection, colour selection and composition whilst learning about allergy-friendly painting processes.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Packing for Travel

    Saturday 05 July
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sharon McLean
    Stressing out over your travel packing? Concerned about excess weight? Confused about rolling vs flat packing? Come and learn some essential tips from an expert and take the stress out of your travelling.
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • Religions of the World

    Saturday 05 July
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Clark-Howard
    Join us for two days to experience the wisdom of the world’s five major religions and develop your own spiritual resources.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Lampshade Making

    Saturday 05 July
    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
  • Creating and Making Food for a High Tea

    Sunday 06 July
    4 hours, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 1:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Mark Bradly
    Step into the world of elegance and refinement with our weekend workshop on creating and preparing the perfect high tea spread.
    $80.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Sunday 06 July
    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).
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Candle Making for Beginners

    Sunday 06 July
    3 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Donne Van der Westhuizen
    Learn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.
    $56.00 incl. GST
  • Create an Internal Self Portrait in Paper Collage

    Sunday 06 July
    4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Naomi Azoulay
    Create a self portrait with paper collage. While creating this piece of work you will be encouraged to be spontaneous and intuitive and quieten the mind and let your heart and hands lead the way.
    $53.00 incl. GST
  • Creating Water and Sky With Watercolours

    Sunday 06 July
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Do you want to extend your watercolour skills by painting the ever-changing landscapes of sky and water? Come and learn how to harness light and dark and create atmospheric scenes that you will be proud of. This course is suitable for those with a base knowledge of painting.
    $99.00 incl. GST
  • Declutter and/or Downsize Your Home

    Sunday 06 July
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Angella Gilbert
    Your lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 3pm. Breaks will be taken.
    $68.00 incl. GST
  • Life Drawing

    Sunday 06 July
    4 hours, 30 minutes, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Rachael Burke
    Begin your exploration into drawing the human form, involving both figure and portrait set in a supporting and encouraging environment. Undraped models. 18+ years.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Makeup for the 40+

    Sunday 06 July
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Trudy Van Zyl
    You may be stuck doing the same makeup routine that you have always done. But now that you are in your 40's or older, the makeup look that you loved in your 20's and 30's just isn't right any more.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Thai Cuisine Weekend Course

    Sunday 06 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Si Doo
    Join us for a hands-on culinary adventure where you'll learn to create traditional Thai dishes from scratch, guided by a native Thai chef. With expert insights into the rich flavours, techniques, and cultural stories behind each dish, this class will transport you straight to the heart of Thailand’s vibrant food culture.
    $142.00 incl. GST
  • Get Real: Cooking For A Cause

    Monday 07 July
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Tuesday 08 July
    2 days, Tue & Wed 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 $32.00 for ingredients.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Get Real: Growing for a Cause

    Tuesday 08 July
    1 day, Tue 9:00 AM - Tue 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tutor TBA
    Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Get Real: Art for a Cause

    Wednesday 09 July
    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 4:30 PM St Andrew's Retirement Village
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Get Real: Crafting for a Cause

    Thursday 10 July
    Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Herasha Randhir
    Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)

    Friday 11 July
    4 hours, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    For children 8 - 12 years old.
    $72.00 incl. GST
  • Get Real: Drama for a Cause

    Friday 11 July
    1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    June Renwick
    Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Yoga @ Remuera

    Thursday 17 July
    Ten Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM St Marks Church Hall
    Lynn Oram
    Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation. This course is held offsite at St Mark's Church Hall in Remuera. These courses usually fills 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.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 1

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Jubilee Building, Parnell
    Aj Fata
    This 6 week part time course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Day time and evening options available. 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. Click on 'Show more' to see all upcoming dates. Course fee $60 or $155.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 2

    Monday 21 July
    Duration Eight Mondays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jubilee Building, Parnell
    Eda Tang
    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. 80% attendance required. To find out when future courses are scheduled, register your interest via the link below. Course fee $60 or $155.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 3

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jubilee Building, Parnell
    Eda Tang
    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.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Waiata Māori

    Monday 21 July
    Duration Eight Mondays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Jubilee Building, Parnell
    Eda Tang
    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.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • Pilates and Yoga

    Monday 21 July
    Eight Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Micaela Quirino
    Learn gentle exercises for pelvis, back support and strengthening your abdominal region. You will explore gentle breathing and meditation techniques for relaxation. This course is also suitable for expectants mothers in the second and third trimester. This course is suitable for those new to pilates and those with experience. Micaela will adjust her exercises to suit.
    $100.00 incl. GST
  • Spanish Level 3

    Monday 21 July
    8 Mondays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Teresita del Valle Garro Castro
    This third level Spanish class is for those who already have ability and confidence to talk about situations in the present tense, daily routine and activities. This course will introduce the past tense.
    $150.00 incl. GST
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