Get ready to cut, tear, glue, and create! In this hands-on holiday workshop, children will explore the art of collage—starting with drawing and painting, mixing colours and making textures, to create their own unique compositions.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

If you are passionate about theatre, either front of stage or backstage, Selwyn Community Theatre welcomes you.

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.

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 $12.00 for ingredients.

Make your trip to Portugal or Brazil more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.

Join Lisa Critchley for a holistic experience of raranga weaving in accordance and alignment with traditional indigenous practices (Tikanga and Kaupapa Māori). You'll learn the basic skills to weave a kete.

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.

Curious 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.

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).

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.

This DIY course is designed for those looking to tackle common home repair tasks with confidence. During this course (one day or four evenings), you'll watch expert demonstrations covering a range of essential skills, from plastering and painting to repairing gib board, windows, and doors. Bring your problems and we will do our best to help.

Embark on a flavourful journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Fiji. Designed for food enthusiasts and health-conscious cooks alike, this course explores the art of preparing delicious vegetarian dishes using fresh, local ingredients and aromatic spices. This course is offered as an evening course or a weekend workshop.

Learn to paint stunning ocean scenes, waves and seascapes. Stuiable for beginners.

A practical class for learners who want to improve their skills in a social setting.

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.

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).

Learn from a professional container garden trainer: Paul will show you how to plant, propagate and care for your indoor plants.

Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.

Discover 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.

Find what fascinates you as you explore pastels in this workshop. You'll learn step-by-step pastel technique and expect to finish two artworks by the end of the day.

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 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 $32.00 for ingredients.

For children 8 - 12 years old.

Join Cecilia in the kitchen for a fun day learning to make yummy Korean food like Korean kim bap (sushi) and dumplings.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

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. Course fee $60 or $155.

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.

Extend your knowledge of te reo rangatira.

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

Learn gentle exercises for pelvis, back support and strengthening your abdominal region. You will explore gentle breathing and meditation techniques for relaxation. This course is also suitable for expectants mothers in the second and third trimester. This course is suitable for those new to pilates and those with experience. Micaela will adjust her exercises to suit.

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

Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. This course usually fills with a waiting list each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.

24 hours (24 classes). Course fee $220 or free for some students. This course offers 24 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fee $150 or free for some students. Course duration 16 hours over 16 classes.

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 Beginners classes at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the start of each course, please contact the office.

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.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. These courses usually fill 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.

An introduction to Standard Arabic which is understood widely throughout all the Arabic speaking countries.

Come and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start?  Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness?  Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you manage stress.

Unlock the art of beautiful handwriting, in this beginner friendly calligraphy course! This is perfect for those with little or no experience, this workshop will guide you through the basics of creating elegant, expressive lettering using a broad edged pen and ink.

Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture. Course fee $50 - $155.

32 hours (16 classes). Fees $25 - $330 plus books.

This is an English evening course for beginner level students. Course fees $35 - $470, plus text books $95. This course offers 48 hours of tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fee $35 - $470 plus book. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

48 hours (24 classes). Course fees $35 - $470 plus books.

Course fee $25 - $330 plus books. This course offers 32 hours tuition over 16 classes.