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Calligraphy - An introduction 17th May 2025 Korean Language for Beginners Wednesdays evenings 6.40-8.40pm July - September 2025 Speaking with Confidence Tuesday evenings 7-9pm. Abstraction and Pattern Painting with EK Dimieva 16 August 2025 English IELTS Preparation Intensive Weekend 5 - 6 April Alasdair Scott's examples of soft stone sculptures made by his students Soft Stone Sculpture 17th May 2025 Introduction to Photoshop Starts Monday 28 April Basket of croissants Making Croissants Starts 28th April Make A Mosaic Birdbath 17 - 18th May weekend workshop Korean Cuisine with Cecilia Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm in May and June 2025 Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism) with EK Dimieva 17th May 2025 Understanding Islam Wednesday evenings 7pm-8.30pm May and June 2025 Colourful acrylic painting in orange tones by EK Dimieva. Painting With Acrylics with EK Starts 23rd July 2025 Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life 2 November 2025 Capcutlogo How to Use CapCut for Content Marketing Saturday 17th May 2025 Contemporary Textile Art - Flaming Hot Fibres 30 November - 1 December with Alysn Midgelow-Marsden Aspiring Young Cooks - for children 8 - 12 Years Monday 14th and Tueday 15 April or Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April. All courses 9am - 2pm over two days. Travel Sketching 18 May 2025 Korean vegetarian food Korean Vegetarian Food Saturday 17 May 2025 Block Printing on Fabric and Paper 5 April
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  • May 2025
  • French Level 1

    Wednesday 07 May
    8 Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabel Zarco
    This course is designed as an introduction to long-term French learning. Suitable for absolute beginners or for those who have learned some French in the past and would like to consolidate basic skills as well as building up their French vocabulary.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners

    Wednesday 14 May
    Six Wednesdays, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Don Cooke
    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! Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Argentine Tango

    Wednesday 14 May
    Six Wednesdays, 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Don Cooke
    Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Painting Roses in Oils

    Sunday 18 May
    1 day, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Emm
    Unlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful rose using oil paints
    $168.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Glass Coasters

    Sunday 18 May
    3 hours, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    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.
    $83.00 incl. GST
  • SEO For Small Business

    Sunday 18 May
    1 day, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 5:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karyn Van Dam
    An introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising). Course fee $60 or $142.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Mastering Pies and Pastries

    Sunday 18 May
    Sunday 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Mark Bradly
    Unlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.
    $80.00 incl. GST
  • Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop

    Sunday 18 May
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Trudy Van Zyl
    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.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration

    Sunday 18 May
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yu Takano
    Discover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Travel Sketching

    Sunday 18 May
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tony McNeight
    Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.
    $140.00 incl. GST
  • Edible Garden Workshop

    Saturday 24 May
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM St Johns Food Forest
    Ellen Eskildsen
    Learn how to turn your backyard into a productive garden full of healthy, nutritious fruit, vegetables snd herbs for your family. You will learn about how to start, with soil preparation, plant selection, propagation using permaculture ideas. This course is held offsite at Ellen's food forest in St Johns, Auckland.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Vietnamese-Style Rice Paper Rolls

    Monday 26 May
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls, a fresh and healthy dish perfect for a light supper, lunch or a buffet spread.
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Parents as Career Influencers - Supporting Your Teen's Career Journey

    Monday 26 May
    Two Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (no class on 2nd June) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kaye Avery
    Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s career aspirations, confidence and decisions. Parents as Career Influencers is a transformative course designed for parents of young teenagers, offering practical strategies and insights on how to be a constructive, positive influence in their child’s career thinking.
    $48.75 incl. GST
  • Korean Cuisine

    Tuesday 27 May
    Five Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cecilia Kim
    Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of change, both natural and cultural to create an interesting and tasty array of main and side dishes. Your course fee includes all ingredients. Each evening you'll get to taste the delicious food you have made, and you can take any leftovers home.
    $157.00 incl. GST
  • Food as Medicine: An Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking

    Wednesday 28 May
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Wed 6:30 PM - Wed 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sarita Solvig Blankenberg
    Discover the art of Ayurvedic cooking and learn how to create delicious, nourishing meals that balance your body, mind, and spirit.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions

    Wednesday 28 May
    Four Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jose Entrican
    We aim to cover the top 15 functions you might need to advance your Excel skills, and the techniques you need to make them work harder; absolute and mixed cell references, nesting, using range names and Table ‘structured references’. Please read below for greater detail and prerequisite skills. Course fee $25 or $102.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Supporting People with Mental Health Challenges

    Wednesday 28 May
    Four Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Shea
    If you have someone you care about who has mental health challenges this course will help you gain an understanding of what is going on for them and how to communicate and support that person.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • Understanding Islam

    Wednesday 28 May
    Five Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Reem Ayyub
    For many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today. Course fee $20 or $93.
    $20.00 incl. GST
  • June 2025
  • Making Croissants

    Tuesday 03 June
    Two evenings, Tues & Weds 6:00PM - 9:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Join us over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • How to Solve Maths Problems in Your Daily Life

    Tuesday 03 June
    4 weeks Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Richard Moore
    Do you feel you wished you had paid more attention at school to your maths lessons? Here is a short course that will provide an introduction to the fundamentals providing you with the tools to apply these concepts in real-world situations.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Think Talk:Weaponizing Civilian Protection: Counterinsurgency and Collateral Damage in Afghanistan

    Tuesday 03 June
    1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Thomas Gregory
    $5.00 incl. GST
  • How to Use AI Tools to Edit Podcasts and Videos

    Wednesday 04 June
    Four Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    Learn how to edit videos and podcasts easily with Descript AI in this eight-hour hands-on course. This course is great for podcasters, YouTubers, business owners, and anyone who wants to create better videos and podcasts without spending hours editing.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel Continuation

    Wednesday 04 June
    Four Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    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.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • The Secrets of Buying and Selling a Property

    Wednesday 04 June
    Three Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Dylan Mann
    Property prices have recently dropped. The rules have changed, lending rules, bright line tests, healthy homes rules, ring fencing of income and REA regulations rules just to name a few. It is now more important than ever to understand how to get the best possible sale price for a home in difficult times.
    $14.50 incl. GST
  • Cake Decorating - Modelling with Fondant and Sugar Paste

    Saturday 07 June
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tim Gasson
    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.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Korean Kimchi Masterclass

    Saturday 07 June
    Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (two days) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cecilia Kim
    Learn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($45). This course is spread over two afternoons so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Calligraphy: Design Your Own Alphabet

    Saturday 07 June
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    In this engaging workshop, you’ll dive into the world of calligraphy with a focus on creating your own unique letterforms.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1

    Saturday 07 June
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Cathie Joyce
    For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • The Art of Kintsugi

    Saturday 07 June
    2 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    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.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Becoming Unstoppable

    Saturday 07 June
    Saturday 10am - 4pm At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Shona Hurndell
    Feeling stuck? Come and discover the power of belief transformation. We'll delve into the roots of our beliefs—how they're formed and how they shape our thoughts and perceptions. More importantly, we'll explore practical techniques to identify and replace disempowering beliefs with empowering ones that align with our true selves and goals.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • How to Use Canva for Social Media Marketing

    Saturday 07 June
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Seann Lautner
    Join Seann for an introduction to the use of Canva for social media marketing, and how it can help promote your business. Course fee $40 or $80.
    $40.00 incl. GST
  • Illustrate Your Life: A Visual Journal (Weekend)

    Saturday 07 June
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    $99.00 incl. GST
  • Light Up Canvas Art for Adults

    Saturday 07 June
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    Create your own painted nightscape on canvas, backlit by LED lights.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Mosaics - Contemporary Mosaics with Vintage China

    Saturday 07 June
    Weekend Workshop Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 9AM - 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne Luker
    Learn 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.
    $138.00 incl. GST
  • The Art of Conversation

    Saturday 07 June
    Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Rebecca Caroe
    Never know what to say at a social or networking event? Join us to learn the skills and confidence to introduce yourself in ways that are memorable and how to actively listen to people so you can remember what they’re telling you, and how to respond well. These techniques are aimed to help you build rapport with other people and make talking with others less challenging. Two classes spread over Saturday and Sunday. This course is suitable for high level (UI+) second-language English students.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • Zentangle Art

    Saturday 07 June
    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.
    $64.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Incense Making

    Saturday 07 June
    2 hours, Sat 1:00 PM - Sat 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Landscape Photography

    Saturday 07 June
    4 hours, Sat 2:00 PM - Sat 6:00 PM Coyle Park. Pt Chev
    Chris Zwaagdyk
    This workshop will be held at Coyle Park Reserve, 528 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
    $57.00 incl. GST
  • Sourdough Bread

    Sunday 08 June
    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
  • Carve and Play Your Own Māori Puoro (Wind Instruments)

    Sunday 08 June
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maha Tomo
    Experience the ancient sounds of Aotearoa and join the Maha Tomo to learn about Taonga Puoro (treasures that bring sound to life).
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop

    Sunday 08 June
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Trudy Van Zyl
    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.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Practical ChatGPT Course: Empower Your Life & Business with ChatGPT

    Sunday 08 June
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jam Mayer
    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.
    $25.00 incl. GST
  • Sashiko Stitching for Beginners

    Sunday 08 June
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    Come and learn the beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko Stitching with a New Zealand flavour. You'll leave the course having embroidered a cushion cover, and with the skills to repair worn clothes, giving them an extended life.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night

    Monday 09 June
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    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.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Mastering Pies and Pastries

    Tuesday 10 June
    Three Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Unlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.
    $127.00 incl. GST
  • Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night

    Monday 16 June
    2 hours, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Vinay Gupta
    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.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Date Night: French

    Monday 16 June
    2 hours, 30 minutes, Mon 6:30 PM - Mon 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tonya Seiuli
    Spice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)

    Monday 30 June
    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 $32.00 for ingredients.
    $149.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years

    Monday 30 June
    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    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
  • Light Up Canvas Art for Children 8 - 13 years

    Monday 30 June
    1 day, Mon 9:30 AM - Mon 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    In this light-up canvas workshop, you will embark on mesmerising artistic journey using acrylic paints and LED lights, to create enchanting night scenes on canvas that light up. Suitable for youngsters 8 - 13 years.
    $120.00 incl. GST
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