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  • July 2025
  • English Advanced Day

    Monday 28 July
    16 classes on Mondays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Diana Hubbard
    Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 16 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Elementary Day

    Monday 28 July
    24 classes on Mondays & Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne West
    Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Pre-Intermediate Day

    Monday 28 July
    16 classes on Mondays & Fridays 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM St Heliers, Auckland
    Felicity McCardle
    Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • Tai Chi Intermediate - Levels 1 & 2

    Monday 28 July
    Six Mondays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM St Marks Church Hall
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is for Intermediate level students covering Levels 1 and 2, at Bruno's invitation. 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 to arrange this.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3

    Monday 28 July
    Six Mondays, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM St Marks Church Hall
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate Day

    Monday 28 July
    Eight Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fiona Read
    Course fee $290. Free for some students. This course offers 32 hours over 16 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate Day

    Monday 28 July
    Eight Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM St Heliers, Auckland
    Fiona Flynn
    Course fee $290. Free for some students. This course offers 32 hours over 16 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • English Intermediate Day

    Tuesday 29 July
    24 classes on Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kirsty Cantley
    Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Intermediate Day

    Tuesday 29 July
    24 classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM St Heliers, Auckland
    Felicity McCardle
    Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Upper Intermediate Day

    Tuesday 29 July
    24 classes on Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fiona Read
    Course fee $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.
    $35.00 incl. GST
  • English Conversation Club Intermediate Day

    Tuesday 29 July
    16 classes, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Nathalie Labar
    Course fee $290 and free for some students. This course offers 32 hours tuition over 16 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate Day

    Tuesday 29 July
    16 classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Gavin McCardle
    Course fee $290 or free for some students. This course offers 32 hours tuition over 16 classes.
    Free Course for some students
  • Tai Chi Intermediate - Levels 1 & 2

    Tuesday 29 July
    Six Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is for Intermediate level students covering Levels 1 and 2, at Bruno's invitation. 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 to arrange this.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Database Fundamentals and Software Design with Microsoft Access

    Tuesday 29 July
    Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Peter Brannan
    Learn how to use Microsoft Access to build a simple system from database design through to data entry forms and reports. Course fee $50 or $155.
    $50.00 incl. GST
  • European Soups - A Culinary Journey Over Three Evenings

    Tuesday 29 July
    Three Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    June Renwick
    Join us for a delicious three-session cooking course dedicated to mastering the art of European soups! From the cool and creamy Vichyssoise to the refreshing Gazpacho and comforting Minestrone, this course will teach you the techniques and flavours that make these iconic soups truly unforgettable. This course will also include how to make delicious accompaniments including Focaccia, Italian Sage Sticks and Gougeres.
    $110.00 incl. GST
  • Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3

    Tuesday 29 July
    Six Tuesdays, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Tai Chi Intermediate - Levels 1 & 2

    Wednesday 30 July
    Six Wednesdaysm 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is for Intermediate level students covering Levels 1 and 2, at Bruno's invitation. 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 to arrange this.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3

    Wednesday 30 July
    Six Wednesdays, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Bruno Rubini
    Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.
    $93.00 incl. GST
  • English: Grammar Revision & Practice

    Thursday 31 July
    Eight Thursdays 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Diana Hubbard
    For learners with Upper Intermediate to Advanced English skills who need practice of grammar for improved fluency. Course fee $15/$160
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • August 2025
  • Xero Web Based Accounting: Getting Started

    Monday 04 August
    Six Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Aisling Cavanagh
    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. Course fee $60 or $148.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Meditative Art

    Tuesday 05 August
    Seven Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Dinny Di Nicola
    Using drawing, painting and crafts come and explore how to connect and express yourself in a creative way. You don't need to have any artistic talent or prior knowledge! All materials are provided.
    $135.00 incl. GST
  • Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners

    Wednesday 06 August
    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
  • iPhone Photography for Beginners

    Wednesday 06 August
    3 x Wed classroom, plus Sat 16 Aug 9:30 - 11:30 AM & Thur 21 Aug 7:00 - 9:00 PM field trips At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ian Eng
    Wanting to improve your social media photographs? This course is ideal for anyone who wants to create amazing photos – portraits, selfies, still life, landscapes, night photos, food, close-ups and more.
    $124.00 incl. GST
  • Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Beginners

    Wednesday 06 August
    Six Wednesdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Don Cooke
    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. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.
    $70.00 incl. GST
  • Practical Ethics: Making Decisions with Integrity

    Tuesday 12 August
    Six Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Natasha Popovich
    Join us for a dynamic and engaging short course that demystifies the world of ethics and empowers you to make thoughtful decisions in your daily life. Whether you're grappling with personal dilemmas, workplace challenges, or social issues, this course offers accessible insights into ethical principles that can guide your choices.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Principles of Small Garden Design

    Tuesday 12 August
    Three Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paul Crowhurst
    Create the best from your small courtyard or garden and create another room for modern living.
    $75.00 incl. GST
  • Think Talk: A Māori whānau perspective of assisted dying in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Tuesday 12 August
    1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tess Moeke-Maxwell
    $5.00 incl. GST
  • Basic Soap-Making Workshop

    Saturday 16 August
    3 hours, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jacqueline Ziegler
    In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket.
    $65.00 incl. GST
  • Communicating Compassionately (based on Non-Violent Communication)

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday & Sunday At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Charlotte Peiris
    It is so easy to slip into unhelpful ways of communicating when we are under stress or tension. We can blame, shame, accuse, nag, demand and judge others and ourselves. Learn some life changing tools to help connect you to yourself and the people around you with authenticity, compassion and clarity, in a way that can meet both your needs and their needs.
    $45.00 incl. GST
  • Writer's Weekend Opening Address: Raves and Faves with Carole Beu

    Saturday 16 August
    1 hours, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 10:00 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Carole Beu
    You are invited to attend our free Writer's Weekend opening address at 9am on Saturday 16 August 2025. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.
    Free Course for some students
  • Beautiful Feather Earrings from Recycled Bicycle Tubes

    Saturday 16 August
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ronja Schipper
    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.
    $52.00 incl. GST
  • Brunch with a Twist - Mastering Classic Favourites

    Saturday 16 August
    4 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 1:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Mark Bradly
    Join us for a fun and interactive weekend brunch course, where you'll learn to create a range of delicious dishes under the guidance of a professional chef.
    $75.00 incl. GST
  • Hand-stitched Bookbinding and Creative Techniques with Lettering

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Join us for a weekend of creativity and craftsmanship as I guide you through the process of hand stitching and binding your own unique book.
    $196.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Illustrator

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Greg Wylie
    This course is for those new to Adobe Illustrator and offers an introduction to the key concepts of Illustrator. You'll explore the main features of this powerful vector-based graphic design tool, used to produce logos, letterheads, business cards, posters, and websites. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability below the course dates.
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Microsoft Excel - Beginners

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    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 $120.
    $30.00 incl. GST
  • Sewing - Next Steps

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Karen Balmer
    This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or pencil skirt, or simple pants.
    $156.00 incl. GST
  • Abstraction and Pattern

    Saturday 16 August
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    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.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Barista for Beginners

    Saturday 16 August
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Isabella Brown
    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).
    $49.00 incl. GST
  • Carve Your Own Pounamu Māori Whale's Tooth Pendant

    Saturday 16 August
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maha Tomo
    Using traditional methods and also modern machinery participants will get to create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant.
    $215.00 incl. GST
  • Creating Abstract Landscapes in Oils

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sally Barron
    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.
    $205.00 incl. GST
  • Creative Writing: Reality as a Source of Inspiration and Imagination

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Judith White
    Lies, disguise and camouflage: Reality as a source of inspiration and imagination for the fictionally challenged! Join Judith White for a stimulating approach to creative writing.
    $220.00 incl. GST
  • Enjoy Writing Poetry

    Saturday 16 August
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Janice Marriott
    Janice’s workshop will encourage you to write your own poetry and show you how to get satisfaction from describing your experiences and expressing your thoughts in fresh, vivid language.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Dried Floral Arrangements

    Saturday 16 August
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lorna Gardiner
    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.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Plain English Writing Bootcamp

    Saturday 16 August
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kate Thompson
    Do you do a lot of writing? Then make your words count, by learning some simple techniques to get your writing into shape. Your readers will thank you! Course fee $15 or $79.
    $15.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Saturday 16 August
    Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM & glazing session Saturday 30 Aug 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matt McLean
    Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and Join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
    $310.00 incl. GST
  • Travel Writing

    Saturday 16 August
    Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Catharina van Bohemen
    Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.
    $120.00 incl. GST
  • Writing Family Stories with Deborah Shepard

    Saturday 16 August
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Deborah Shepard
    This workshop, facilitated by memoir teacher Dr Deborah Shepard, offers an opportunity to explore your family stories using photographs, heirlooms and meaningful domestic objects to trigger a creative response. Deborah will also guide you through stages of life review: interview and recording technique; key questions; trust building and the interviewer's role as attentive listener sensitively facilitating the narration.
    $220.00 incl. GST
  • Writing Fiction

    Saturday 16 August
    Weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ruby Porter
    Learn about characterisation, setting, dramatic arcs and emotional arcs. You'll come away with a concrete understanding of what makes fiction work on the page.
    $220.00 incl. GST
  • Writing Poems for Children

    Saturday 16 August
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Elena de Roo
    Are you interested in writing poems for children? Join Elena de Roo to learn the key elements of crafting poetry for children. (This course is for adults who want to write poetry for children).
    $60.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Art

    Sunday 17 August
    Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    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.
    $130.00 incl. GST
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