Limited spots available

Exhibit with us in 2026

Interested in exhibiting your work in 2026? Join our team for a free artist orientation workshop to learn how the process works, ask questions, and view our heritage gallery spaces.

Welcome to

Lake House Arts Centre

We are proud to offer arts, culture and heritage programmes developed in coordination with a vibrant community of artists and members all across the Auckland region since 2000.

Every year these initiatives attract over 65,000 visitors from the local community and abroad. We invite you to explore our latest offerings and come down to our beautiful heritage building to discover the magic for yourself.

Term 3 Classes

We offer various types of art classes in different mediums with qualified tutors who can help you and your children learn the techniques and explore the craft.

Reiki-Infused Sound Bath Journey

A Restorative Evening of Sound, Reiki, and Quantum Healing Allow yourself to be immersed by the beautiful tones of the crystal singing bowls, enhanced with...

$30.00

Ten Feet Tall Drama Classes

Creative, confidence-building drama workshops for Year 1–8 students. Through themed days full of acting, games, storytelling, and group performance, kids build speaking and performing skills...

$65.00

Creative Matters – September School Holidays

Inspiring, hands-on art workshops for kids aged 5–13, designed to spark creativity and confidence. Run by experienced educators and artists in a calm, supportive environment....

$88.00

Travel Sketching for Beginners

Travel sketching is that quick impression sketched in minutes. We take you through an 8-week programme right from the first steps to becoming...

$595.00

Abstract Painting with James Lawrence

Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract art and mastering the fundamentals of acrylic painting....

$170.00

ArtVenture with Chloe Jeong

After-school children's art classes, ArtVenture, are waiting for your kids. Along with various art activities, they will learn about different cultures from around...

$280.00

Minhwa – Korean Folk Painting

This relaxed class explores traditional Korean painting and Asian painting techniques, which use Korean pigment, traditional paper(Hanji), silk, and traditional Korean brushes....

$220.00

Need a venue?

Venue Hiring Options

Check out our range of fantastic studio rooms for your next class, workshop, meeting or presentation. Got something bigger in mind? We offer full venue hiring options for weddings, concerts or festivals as well.

The Lake House

Our vibrant arts centre has six gallery spaces and five hirable studios.

The Barracks

Offering 4 versatile rooms ideal for creative classes and much more.

The Grounds

Enjoy the stunning gardens and make your next event unforgettable.

What’s on

From markets, to concerts and live performances, to community fundraising events and cultural celebrations… There is no shortage of fun things to do at Lake House Arts centre.

Becroft, exhibition

Marion Gordon-Flower, Agnès Desombiaux Sigley, Penny Otto – Light Matters

19th July - 7th August

Art Event

Exhibit with us in 2026 – Orientation Workshop for Artists

Wednesday 20th August 6pm-8pm

Thinking of exhibiting in 2026? Join our free Orientation Workshop to learn how to apply, meet the team, explore the

Becroft, exhibition, Ogle

New Zealand Chinese Arts Exhibition

9 August – 28 August 2025

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Thank You to Our Community Partners

We rely on the generous support of our partners continue our mission to provide an accessible heritage facility, where vibrant and diverse community, arts and culture can flourish.

Become a member today

By joining our membership community you will get access to a range of exclusive benefits including discounts on all our arts, culture and heritage programmes while contributing to the well being of this historic house.

About us

Who we are

We are a charitable trust whose purpose is to celebrate, innovate and elevate our diverse arts and culture practices for the benefit of the entire community. To honour the history and heritage of the buildings and community. To provide a sustainable legacy of arts and culture accessible to the whole community.

To learn more about our heritage and our mission please visit our about us section.

Fresh menu and new vibes

Our Cafe

Enjoy authentic Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, and New Zealand cuisine in our picturesque cafe. Soak up the atmosphere of this unique hub of culture and art with friends and family as we serve you a hot coffee or delicious lunch.

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Get In Touch

Reach out by phone or fill out the form below and we will do our best to help you.

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Join our vibrant community by signing up to our mailing list so you can be the first to know about our exciting schedule of events, exhibitions and classes as soon as they are announced.

Limited spots available

Exhibit with us in 2026

Welcome to

Lake House Arts Centre

Term 3 Classes

$30.00

$65.00

$88.00

$595.00

$170.00

$280.00

$220.00

Need a venue?

Venue Hiring Options

The Lake House

The Barracks

The Grounds

What’s on

Becroft, exhibition

Marion Gordon-Flower, Agnès Desombiaux Sigley, Penny Otto – Light Matters

19th July - 7th August

Exhibit with us in 2026 – Orientation Workshop for Artists

Wednesday 20th August 6pm-8pm

Becroft, exhibition, Ogle

New Zealand Chinese Arts Exhibition

9 August – 28 August 2025

lake house arts

Thank You to Our Community Partners

Become a member today

About us

Who we are

Fresh menu and new vibes

Our Cafe

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Get In Touch

Sign up to our newsletter

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Membership Pricing

$35

/year per adult

Individual Membership

$50

/year per group

Family/Friends Membership

By Negotiation

Corporate Membership