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  • July 2026
  • Portuguese for Travellers Weekend Course

    Saturday 04 July
    Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 1 PM both days Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sergio Alvarez
    Make your trip to Portugal or Brazil more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Saturday 04 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).
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • Canva for Social Media: Simple, Professional Design

    Saturday 04 July
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Stephanie Wium
    Come and learn how to create simple, professional designs that look great on social media and feel right for your business. Course fee $40 or $80.
    $40.00 incl. GST
  • Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe

    Saturday 04 July
    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.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Foraging and Arranging Wild Flowers

    Saturday 04 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.
    $107.00 incl. GST
  • Flowers in Watercolour

    Saturday 04 July
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    Discover a freer, more expressive way to paint flowers in watercolour. Explore contemporary techniques that move beyond traditional botanical style to capture the beauty, energy, and mood of your subject.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Intro to Amigurumi Crochet

    Saturday 04 July
    Weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM -2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Dixon
    This Intro to Amigurumi Crochet Course is perfect for those who are looking for their next step in the crochet journey by learning specific stitches and techniques to improve their amigurumi projects.
    $153.00 incl. GST
  • Make a Wrap Top for Beginners and Intermediate Sewers

    Saturday 04 July
    Two days, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Clara Bergman
    Create your own stylish wrap top! In this hands-on sewing course, you’ll make an easy-to-wear top that wraps and ties at the waist.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Mastering Pies and Pastries

    Saturday 04 July
    One day At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tracey Sunderland
    Take your baking skills to the next level in this hands-on Mastering Pies and Pastries workshop. Perfect for home bakers and aspiring pastry enthusiasts, this course will guide you through the art and science of creating flaky, buttery, and beautifully balanced pies and pastries.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Painting Drinks in Watercolour

    Saturday 04 July
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chloe Lam
    Come and create your own mocktails and then capture the sparkle, colour, and character of your creations in this fun and refreshing watercolour workshop.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Zentangle Art

    Saturday 04 July
    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.
    $74.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Saturday 04 July
    5 hours, Sat 11:00 AM - Sat 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

    Saturday 04 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
  • Landscape Photography

    Saturday 04 July
    4 hours, Sat 2:00 PM - Sat 6:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chris Zwaagdyk
    This workshop will be held at Coyle Park Reserve, 528 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
    $59.00 incl. GST
  • A Roadmap to Starting an Online Business

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 5:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karyn Van Dam
    Find out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Course fee $60 or $142. This course was previously called How to Start an Online Business.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Sourdough Bread

    Sunday 05 July
    3 hours, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kristina Cope
    Sourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour.
    $75.00 incl. GST
  • Barista: Latte Art

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • ChatGPT Made Easy: Practical Skills for Everyday Work & Life

    Sunday 05 July
    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
  • Drawing for Beginners Workshop

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chloe Lam
    During this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Ex-Voto Painting - The Mexican Art of Gratitude

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ann Craig
    Learn to explore and create these indigenous paintings of gratitude used in Mexico for centuries to offer thanks to the saints for recoveries from misfortune.
    $103.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Cake Roll

    Sunday 05 July
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yu Takano
    During this course we will be making a traditional delicious Japanese sponge roll cake. You will learn to create a light sponge and a delicious cream filling to create your sponge roll.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Makeup for the 40+

    Sunday 05 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
  • Packing for Travel

    Sunday 05 July
    4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 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.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Everyday Meals

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Aaron Brunet
    Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious, satisfying plant-based meals that everyone will enjoy. Suitable for those on vegan diets. Gluten-free.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Portrait Photography

    Sunday 05 July
    One day - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chris Zwaagdyk
    Move beyond casual snapshots and learn how to create expressive, artistic portraits in this four hour, hands on photography workshop
    $68.00 incl. GST
  • Upcycled Style: Bleach Painting Techniques for Creative T-Shirts

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    Discover the bold, expressive world of bleach painting—a fun and accessible way to turn plain T-shirts into wearable art.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Basic Soap-Making Workshop

    Sunday 05 July
    3 hours, Sun 1:00 PM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jacqueline Ziegler
    In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 06 July
    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
  • Self-Defence for Girls (11 - 13 Years)

    Monday 06 July
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vivian Chandra
    During the course the girls will be taught basic physical and verbal techniques, reinforce assertion and boundary setting skills, and appropriate information about issues of abuse for girls.
    $64.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years

    Monday 06 July
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Clara Bergman
    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
  • Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)

    Wednesday 08 July
    2 days, Wed & Thu 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
  • Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years

    Wednesday 08 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.
    $110.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Kindness - Cooking for a Cause

    Monday 13 July
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    This unique five-day school holiday programme invites children to explore kindness, creativity, and environmental responsibility in a hands-on, inspiring way. Each day, participants will take part in meaningful projects that make a real difference: cooking nourishing meals for people in need, creating art for the elderly, crafting toys for children in foster care, and learning to grow plants for a greener planet.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Tuesday 14 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 $35.00 for ingredients.
    $158.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Kindness - Growing for a Cause

    Tuesday 14 July
    1 day, Tue 9:00 AM - Tue 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Richard Fullerton
    This unique five-day school holiday programme invites children to explore kindness, creativity, and environmental responsibility in a hands-on, inspiring way. Each day, participants will take part in meaningful projects that make a real difference: cooking nourishing meals for people in need, creating art for the elderly, crafting toys for children in foster care, and learning to grow plants for a greener planet.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Kindness - Art for a Cause

    Wednesday 15 July
    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 4:00 PM St Andrew's Retirement Village
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    This unique five-day school holiday programme invites children to explore kindness, creativity, and environmental responsibility in a hands-on, inspiring way. Each day, participants will take part in meaningful projects that make a real difference: cooking nourishing meals for people in need, creating art for the elderly, crafting toys for children in foster care, and learning to grow plants for a greener planet.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Kindness - Crafting for a Cause

    Thursday 16 July
    1 day, Thu 9:00 AM - Thu 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lana Thain
    This unique five-day school holiday programme invites children to explore kindness, creativity, and environmental responsibility in a hands-on, inspiring way. Each day, participants will take part in meaningful projects that make a real difference: cooking nourishing meals for people in need, creating art for the elderly, crafting toys for children in foster care, and learning to grow plants for a greener planet.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)

    Thursday 16 July
    4 hours, Thu 9:00 AM - Thu 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nichole Fernandez
    For children 8 - 12 years old.
    $82.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Kindness - Drama for a Cause

    Friday 17 July
    1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    June Renwick
    This unique five-day school holiday programme invites children to explore kindness, creativity, and environmental responsibility in a hands-on, inspiring way. Each day, participants will take part in meaningful projects that make a real difference: cooking nourishing meals for people in need, creating art for the elderly, crafting toys for children in foster care, and learning to grow plants for a greener planet.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 3

    Monday 20 July
    Eight Mondays 11:00 AM - 1:00 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
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 2

    Monday 20 July
    Eight Mondays 1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Waiata Māori

    Monday 20 July
    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
  • Yoga @ Remuera

    Thursday 23 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.
    $162.00 incl. GST
  • English Elementary Day

    Monday 27 July
    24 classes, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM 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 27 July
    16 classes on Mondays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM 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 27 July
    16 classes, Mon & Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 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 27 July
    8 Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 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 27 July
    8 Mondays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM St Heliers, Auckland
    Helen Jakobi
    Course fee $160. $15 for some students.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Te Reo Māori Introduction 1

    Monday 27 July
    Eight Mondays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Jubilee Building, Parnell
    Waimarama Hawke
    This short 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
  • English Advanced Kiwi Conversation Day

    Monday 27 July
    8 Mondays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 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
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