Unlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful daffodil using oil paints

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.

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.

Aged 45–65+ & still working Retire once. Retire well. Plan with confidence. This course gives you the knowledge, tools, and expert strategies to design a secure lifetime income, protect yourself legally, support your family safely, and future-proof your retirement decisions.

Discover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.

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.

Learn to prepare and fragrance one container candle.

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.

Unlock the power of visualisation and goal-setting with this hands-on course on creating vision boards.

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

This course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.

A beginner level watercolour class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.

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.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.

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.

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.

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.

This workshop will give you an overview of digital marketing including channels, funnels, audience demographics and behaviour. You will learn how to create an online persona and start your own digital journey.

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

Discover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.

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.

We all want to grow the freshest, healthiest and juiciest vegetables and fruit but the cost of setting up and growing can be off-putting. This workshop will take you through all the simple tricks to save costs beginning with planters and gardens to what is the most cost effective soil to use and on to how to collect your own seed and propagate your own plants. Cost need not be a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.

Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.

Discover how to grow thriving plants in pots and containers in this practical 2-hour class.

This one-evening introductory course is designed for individuals curious about mindfulness and seeking practical tools to enhance their well-being.

Ready to create a life that feels more aligned, spacious, and purposeful? In this immersive four-hour workshop, you’ll gently explore what might be standing between you and the life you’re trying to build.

In this hands-on 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills to create beautiful bouquets using locally sourced seasonal blooms.

Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.

For children 8 - 12 years old.

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 $35.00 for ingredients.

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 $35.00 for ingredients.

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.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

Learn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban sized backyard, following permaculture principles. This course is held offsite in Ellen's food forest at St Johns.

This presentation will outline why social cohesion matters, our current state, and emerging thinking on next steps.

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.

Come and learn the gentle art of pressing flowers – preserving blooms in all their delicate beauty.

Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.

On this immersive 2-hour walking tour, you'll explore the tucked-away laneways and back streets of central Auckland to uncover a surprising collection of hidden artworks, intriguing artefacts, and sculptural treasures by some of New Zealand's most celebrated artists.

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.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 16 classes.

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 $290. $15 for some students.

Course fee $160. $15 for some students.

Course fee $160 or $15 or some students. This course offers 12 hours tuition over 8 classes.

This short course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Day time and evening options available. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled. Click on 'Show more' to see all upcoming dates. Course fee $60 or $155.

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.