Following 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.

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. Suitable for those with some sewing skills.

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.

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 the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.

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. No class on Monday 27th October 2025

Following on from Beginners Drama, this production course is the next stage for those children who want to expand their drama skills and are ready to move up. This is an invitation-only course so please register only if you are a returning student. For those new to drama at Selwyn Community Education, please telephone or email the office. We will arrange for tutor June to contact you to assess which class is suitable for your child.

Join textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.

This weekend option is for all iPhone cameras. Ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to create amazing photos – portraits, selfies, still life, landscapes, architecture, food, close-ups and more.

Discover the art of needle-felting in this one day, hands-on fibre painting workshop. Designed for both beginners and experienced crafters, this class will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful needle-felted painting.

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.

Are you feeling left behind with computers? Are you lacking confidence dealing with email? Join this small group and our patient and kind computing teacher Kathy will teach you the basics of using a PC. Course fee $35 or $165.

Join EK on this introduction to action painting. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are provided, including paints, quality paper and a large canvas.

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.

Master essential phrases for shopping, dining, and traveling with ease. Discover insider secrets to save money and time while exploring Tokyo like a local. Course fee $25 or $80.

Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills.

Join resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.

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.

Spend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.

Come and learn this beautiful and healing Japanese art that uses gold or silver-coloured glues to bring together pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.

Join waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.

Join EK on this introduction to abstraction using pattern and repetition. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are included including paper and paints and a large canvas.

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.

Dried flowers are experiencing huge revival in the fields of interior design and even weddings. In this class you will use dried flowers to create a dried floral wreath, as well as learning the basics of drying flowers.

These mosaic classes for beginners (or more experienced) will teach you how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you'll take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.

Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Materials fee is included in this course.

Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.

Join waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.

Take a gentle pause from the noise of daily life through the calming art of mixed-media collage.

Take a day out to slow down, relax, and enjoy the meditative art of sewing. In this workshop, you’ll learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko stitching, exploring its rhythmic, decorative patterns and mindful approach.

Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.

Join Masami Utsugi, food enthusiast and chef, to learn some authentic Japanese favourites to cook at home.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. Course fee $30 or $122.

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.

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.

In this short course you will learn how to select and arrange flowers from your rambles along roadsides, parks or beaches.

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.

Come and create your own mocktails and then capture the sparkle, colour, and character of your creations in this fun and refreshing watercolour workshop.

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.

This workshop will be held at Coyle Park Reserve, 528 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022

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.

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.

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.

Rediscover ease of movement in a friendly, supportive environment.

This eight 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 Pilates for Beginners classes too.

Be the life of the party and learn the ukulele! Learn basic chords, strumming patterns and tab reading by playing along with new songs each week. BYO ukulele and singing. No musical experience required.

Bring your ideas to life! Join Robin’s practical woodworking course where you’ll choose and build your own project. Learn planning, design, tool skills, and workshop safety in a supportive, hands-on environment. Beginners welcome!

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.

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. Additional classes will be added when there is demand. Course fee $25 or $132.