Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. $140 per couple.

Join French Pastry Chef Nicolas to learn authentic French pastries. Maximum ten students per class.

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

Gain the skills and confidence to prepare simple yet impressive, professional presentations and on-screen slide shows. Basic computer skills essential!

Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, night photos and much more.

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

Learn how to set up your business in Xero. Get familiar with the Dashboard and basic Xero functions. Students will need their own Xero log on and should have basic computer and business literacy.

Bring 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! $140 per couple.

Enjoy easy dance moves with clear demonstration of dance steps and movements in this introduction to West Coast Swing. $140 per couple.

Bring 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. $140 per couple.

Join French Pastry Chef Nicolas to learn authentic French pastries. Maximum ten students per class.

You know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning. Two Saturday morning classes are held offsite (field trips).

The old road-maps that have been used to plan our lives are out of date. We are living longer and doing it differently to previous generations. This workshop is aimed at making sense of the changes that are taking place and equipping you to make informed choices about the next stage in your life. Register two on one order and you'll be charged only one course fee.

Learn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($40). This course is spread over two mornings so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.

Learn to use Excel's tools to summarise and analyse data including subtotals, simple PivotTables, statistical functions and Excel's powerful Analysis Tools.

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.

An intensive weekend IELTS preparation course to help you prepare for your IELTS test. You will learn strategies and test conditions across all four disciplines - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Ideal for those who are unable to do a week day course or an 8 week evening course. Registration via our office - info@selwycomed.school.nz. Course fees $15 - $135 plus book.

A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.

Through a combination of demonstration and hands-on experience, our chef tutor will instruct you in the precise art of cutting, filleting, deboning, carving, selection, handling, sharpening and preservation of knives to give you the professional touch in the kitchen.

Join Deb to learn how to create small baskets using coiling and stitching from plant materials gathered from your garden and surrounding environment. This course may include some walking in local bush tracks to look at fibres.

This practical course empowers you with a toolkit of mind-body practices that untangle the tensions from the body and from the mind, so you can feel lighter, calmer, happier and more relaxed than you have in a very long time!

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. The course is held onsite at Selwyn Community Education both day. Bring your own materials. More information below course dates.

Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.

A combined history and practical workshop where students will make their own icon. All materials ($30) included within the course fee.

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.

Oil paints are a popular artistic medium. And for good cause - they're economical, archival (the artwork lasts a long time) and they are versatile. But they can be tricky to learn without knowing the 'rules' and techniques. Learn how with an experienced teacher.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.

With a nod to the idea of Japanese furoshiki wrapping, we'll make a fabric pouch which can be reused each year for Christmas or birthday wrapping.

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.

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.

In 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.

Join NZ artist Lizzie Snow (AKA 'fortyonehundred') for a contemporary exploration of the mandala.

Have you got broken necklaces at home that you'd love to repurpose into new jewellery? Bring some of your own old beads and fashion fabulous new necklaces. Beading afficionado Kathy will show you the tricks of turning beads into necklaces. Learn to restring beads and finish your necklace with a secure clasp.

Learn a range of basic cost- and time-saving tips for your DIY Projects.

Sauerkraut? 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 $11.00 for ingredients.

Take the stress out of what to give at Christmas and learn to make a range of delicious and traditional sweet treats.

Learn how to design and create your own edible garden food in a suburban sized backyard, following permaculture principles. We’ll cover how to start with soil preparation, composting, mulching, plant selection, guilds, propagation and maintenance. This course is held offsite at Ellen's food forest in St John's, Auckland.

Learn how to use Visual Basic macros to automate routine activities. Save time and effort. Improve your consistency and accuracy with repetitive procedures.

This two-day course focuses on the background to WordPress, how each version works, and how to edit and manage the WordPress dashboard. You will then go on to install WordPress in class and over the weekend build a practice website .

Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun weekend course (over two days) to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.

Take a tour into the world of the macaron. These delicacies are very hard to master without the right guidance. Come and learn from an expert. July and September workshops are full with waiting lists.

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 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.

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.

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).

In 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).

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.

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.