From minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class  will introduce you to working with sugar paste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines.

Spice things up with a cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members – these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning. And you'll eat your delicious meal each night.

16 hours (8 classes). Course fee $15 - $140.

Continue developing your higher level French grammar and fluency.

Looking to buy property this year? This course will take you through the steps and strategies that will help you make good decisions.

A follow-on course for those who have taken the Japanese Beginners or similar. Develop basic speaking, listening skills and learn more about Japanese culture.

Learn or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns.

Do you want to improve self-confidence, reduce pain, develop healthy habits or improve your performance at work or in sport? Come and learn how to be proficient and comfortable using self-hypnosis at home or at work.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or flared skirt.

Does the mere thought of public speaking make you want to run a mile? Do you dread presentations? Public speaking is a learned skill. You will learn the techniques and do lots of practice during this course. Become a confident speaker, and have fun getting there. For fluent English speakers - more info below course dates.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Intro Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. In the current covid 19 climate, please be aware that these courses will switch to zoom should Auckland enter lockdown.

Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary. Please be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Most 2021 courses are now full (with wait lists) and have been removed from the website. 2022 courses will start in February. These courses will be available to book from November 2021 so check back then.

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 below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

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.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. Each course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Intro Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. In the current covid 19 climate, please be aware that these courses will switch to zoom should Auckland enter lockdown.

Course fee $275 or free for some students.

For those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes. Full courses with waiting lists may no longer be visible on the website. With the current covid climate, all face-to-face courses will move to zoom in lockdown situations.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be introduced to the elements of drama from a highly experienced drama teacher. June was HOD Performing Arts at Selwyn College for 24 years and instigator of the Junior Performing Arts. Since 2005 June has also been directing Selwyn Community Arts Theatre and teaching after school drama. She is passionate about what students need to learn. Please contact the office on 5219623 for more information.

Young ones and gym bunnies need not apply! This class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you. This course is held in the new dance studio. To protect this surface, street shoes can not be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.

A Level 2 course to follow on from our French Level 1 course.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Maaori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Intro Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. In the current covid 19 climate, please be aware that these courses will switch to zoom should Auckland enter lockdown.

This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of all different aspects of guitar playing with a blues focus and includes both theory and practical elements and is taught in a fun environment This class is aimed at total beginner guitar players. BYO guitar.

For students who are confident with present simple and continuous tenses, reflexive verbs and are developing with past perfect and past imperfect tenses.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is the Level 2 class.

Come and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way. May courses are full.

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.

This 9 week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 6.00pm on Tuesdays.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. Monday nights are a 1 1/2 hour class for 9 weeks during Term 3, with Terms 1, 2 and 4 as an 8 week course. Wednesday nights are 1 hour classes only for 9 weeks for all terms.

Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture.

Are you disappointed with the photos you get using the programmed modes on your DSLR? This course will teach you how to control the images you take and be in control of your camera rather than the camera controlling you. Great techniques and professional tips are taught with a very understanding and patient teacher.

Learn to draw figures and faces in this course suitable for both beginners and artists with some experience. All materials for the course are provided within the course fee.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).

Start or extend your acrylic painting practice. Materials included in course fee.

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.

For those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes. Full courses with waiting lists may no longer be visible on the website. With the current covid climate, all face-to-face courses will move to zoom in lockdown situations.

Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary. Please be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Most 2021 courses are now full (with wait lists) and have been removed from the website. 2022 courses will start in February. These courses will be available to book from November 2021 so check back then.

Michelangelo, Giotto, Caravaggio were some of Italy's great artists. Always wanted to know more about their art and lives? In this course you will explore the art and lives of some of the great Renaissance and Baroque artists and the fascinating times they lived in.

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 below course dates for information about the project. Bring your own materials (information below).

This Blues Guitar Continuation course will give you an understanding of what it’s like to play as part of a group . You will learn to play some simple lead guitar parts to some well known blues songs.

Come to a place within that is a calm, centred presence and discover stillness, simplicity and contentment. Based on yogic practices these classes will include breath awareness with a series of simple and very gentle movements to encourage mindfulness, support healing, relaxation and breath-body-mind connection.

A follow on course from French Level 4. For the advanced learner. In this course we will work on the use of the FUTURE SIMPLE. The focus will be on speaking and listening skills.

¿Hablas Español? ¿Necesitas practicar tu español? Si quieres mejorar tu español...ven a este curso que lo vas a pasar fenomenal.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. Each course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.

For Upper Intermediate learners. Course fee $10 - $214.

For Intermediate level English learners.

This course is designed as a transition for those who wish to increase confidence with spoken Spanish before entering our Level 5 Conversation course.

Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary. Please be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Most 2021 courses are now full (with wait lists) and have been removed from the website. 2022 courses will start in February. These courses will be available to book from November 2021 so check back then.