- October 2025
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English Intermediate Evening
Monday 06 October24 classes on Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM no classes 27/28 Oct & 25 Nov At Selwyn College, Auckland.Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.$35.00 incl. GST -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 29 OctoberBring your partner and together learn some new easy dance moves where you will be introduced to a different style of dance each night - waltz, quickstep, cha cha cha, jive rock 'n' roll, rumba, bossa nova and Argentine tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST -
Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 29 OctoberBring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST - November 2025
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Creating Beautiful Natural Dyes
Sunday 02 NovemberExplore 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 -
AI Basics: Ways to use AI at Work and Daily Life
Sunday 02 NovemberCurious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which A.I. 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 -
Barista: Latte Art
Sunday 02 NovemberThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$49.00 incl. GST -
Intro to Tambour Embroidery
Sunday 02 NovemberLearn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.$92.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life
Sunday 02 NovemberJoin 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 NovemberLearn 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 NovemberIn 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 -
Vinay's Vietnamese-Style Rice Paper Rolls
Monday 03 NovemberJoin 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 -
Practical ChatGPT Course: Empower Your Life & Business with ChatGPT
Monday 03 NovemberDiscover how to use ChatGPT effectively and learn practical ways to leverage ChatGPT's powerful features for everyday tasks and small business needs in this hands-on workshop.$25.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions
Wednesday 05 NovemberWe 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 -
Photography - DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras for Beginners
Wednesday 05 November5 sessions, 4 x Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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 NovemberJoin 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 NovemberUnderstanding 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 -
French Pastries
Monday 10 NovemberJoin our chef to learn authentic French pastries.$162.00 incl. GST -
Design Your Own Food Forest
Saturday 15 NovemberLearn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban sized backyard, following permaculture principles. This course is held offsite in Ellen's food forest at St Johns.$65.00 incl. GST -
Sculptures & Murals in the Central City
Saturday 15 NovemberJoin 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 NovemberJoin us over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.$95.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Monday 17 NovemberFollowing 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 NovemberAntimicrobial 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 -
Transitioning Your Garden for the Changing Seasons at Kings Plant Barn
Thursday 20 NovemberCome 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 -
Permaculture in the City - Garden for Wellbeing for You and the Planet
Saturday 22 NovemberAn 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 -
Vinay's Healthy South East Asian Cooking Class
Monday 24 NovemberJoin 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 NovemberPrerequisite 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 NovemberEveryone 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 -
Making Sauerkraut
Saturday 29 NovemberSauerkraut? Learn about the background of this nourishing food – where it comes from, how it is made and its health benefits. The workshop runs for 2 - 2.5 hours depending on how much time participants need. Course fee includes $12.00 for ingredients.$49.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Saturday 29 NovemberThrough 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 -
Contemporary Textile Art: Flaming Hot Fibres
Saturday 29 NovemberFull weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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 NovemberSuitable 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 NovemberIn 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 NovemberThis 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 NovemberIn 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 -
How to Use Instagram for Social Media Marketing
Saturday 29 NovemberThis 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 -
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration
Saturday 29 NovemberDiscover 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 NovemberThis 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 NovemberEmployers 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 NovemberZentangle ® 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 NovemberCome 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 NovemberProduce 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 NovemberChef 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 NovemberCome 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 NovemberLearn 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 NovemberCurious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which A.I. 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 -
Barista: Latte Art
Sunday 30 NovemberThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$49.00 incl. GST -
Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook
Sunday 30 NovemberCome 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 NovemberLearn how to create gorgeous pebble mosaics through the precast indirect reverse method.$147.00 incl. GST -
Watercolour and Pen
Sunday 30 NovemberIn 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
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Handmade Christmas Gifts from your Kitchen
Tuesday 02 DecemberTake the stress out of what to give at Christmas and learn to make a range of delicious and traditional treats.$139.00 incl. GST

