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Register Now For Term 3 Art Classes
If you are a beginner looking to learn a new skill or someone focused on further refining your craft our adults and kids classes will help you achieve your goals
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.
7 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July - 15 Sept | 6 - 7pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 6 – 7pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 6 – 7pm
Acoustic guitar for adults explores guitar playing with theory, technique and practice. This process includes chords, scales, soloing, strumming, finger picking, composition, learning new songs...
$300.00
19 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6 - 8pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 6 - 8pm
Often how to start a painting is our biggest stumbling block. By the act of applying materials to a surface we begin the artistic process....
$260.00
3 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 9.30am - 12pm
This course is designed for both the novice and experienced painter wanting a safe and encouraging studio space and those beginning their visual journey. The...
$285.00
16 Spaces Available
Wednesday 16 July - 13 Aug | 6.30 - 8.30pm
Wednesday, 20 Aug - 17 Sept | 6:30 - 8:30pm
This course offers students a variety of fun, creative ways to approach the human figure. The course covers basic proportions, anatomy, angles, gesture and contour...
$220.00
21 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 6:00-8.30pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 9.30-12pm
Come and join this exciting class with an exciting medium - watercolour. Let’s get started with the importance of drawing, composition, value, colour, wash methods,...
$285.00
11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Are you an enthusiastic painter eager to ignite your creativity? Or perhaps you're a budding artist ready to dive into a new artistic...
$285.00
10 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 6:00pm - 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the art of digital illustration with a comprehensive course for beginners or those with experience. Whether you're familiar with Procreate or prefer...
$220.00
7 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 10:00 - 12.30pm
A class for intermediate or experienced practitioners who want to hone skills and develop further. ...
$360.00
10 Spaces Available
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 7 - 9.30pm
Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginners/intermediate class. Beginners will learn hand building; create a slab vase, a coiled bowl, a pressed mould...
$360.00
14 Spaces Available
SBA3 Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 12.30-3pm
Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class. Beginner’s will learn hand building; create a slab vase shape, a pressed mould piece and...
Free Consultation
10 Spaces Available
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 12.30 - 2.30pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 7 - 9pm
This courses is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students. Beginners will be taught how to centre, throw, turn and glaze in the production...
$360.00
12 Spaces Available
Sunday 20 July – 17 Aug | 12 - 3pm
Sunday 24 Aug – 21 Sept | 12 - 3pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel by a Master Carver....
$300.00
12 Spaces Available
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 9.30am - 12pm
Come join Virginia and repurpose unwanted items by over painting and turning them in to Sustainable Art! Take a hand saw to the next level...
$285.00
15 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay. You will work on several pieces through the term and learn the processes involved in taking...
$220.00
21 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6.30 – 8pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 6.30 - 8pm
Learn to breathe the illusion of life into your favourite cartoon creations. Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality,...
$250.00
5 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Kids' guitar explores guitar playing with technique, theory and practice for mixed abilities. This process includes, chords, scales, soloing, strumming, finger picking, composition, learning new...
$300.00
9 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 4 – 5.30pm
Trina's classes are fun, vibrant and busy. A place where young children learn to make, create and do all things arty and crafty. Developing fine...
$250.00
7 Spaces Available
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 4 – 5.30pm
Join Natanahira Pona in exploring new avenues of art with pyrographic techniques – free handed art of decorating wood with controlled application of burn marks...
$265.00
7 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 4 – 6pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and how to use carving tools from a Master...
$280.00
10 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 4 - 5.30pm
Designed for young artists, this vibrant class introduces the basics of acrylic painting through fun and engaging projects. Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition...
$250.00
12 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6-7.30pm
In this course, kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolors through exciting and creative projects. Each session introduces a new painting theme while teaching...
$250.00
20 Spaces Available
Monday 21 July - 15 Sept 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 23 July - 17 Sept 4.30 - 6pm
Join this fun and engaging class to explore the basics of character drawing and cartooning, doodling, visual perspectives, colour application, illustration and storytelling. Through exciting...
$225.00
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.
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.
Pūanga-Matariki Twilight Market 2025
Friday 20 June 2025 - Friday 20 June 2025 , 4.00pm - 9.00pm
Celebrate Matariki at the Pūanga-Matariki Twilight Market! Join us on Friday 20 June, 4pm–9pm at Lake House Arts for a
Natanahira Pona – Solo Exhibition
21st June - 17th July
Master carver Natanahira Pona presents a solo exhibition showcasing his expertise in whakairo (carving). Natanahira has served as the creative
Ngā Hua o Te Ara – Raranga Weaving Exhibition, curated by Louise Davis
21st June - 17th July
Curated by Louise Davis, this group exhibition celebrates Māori weaving traditions through contemporary expression. Louise, with a background in textiles
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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.
info@lakehousearts.org.nz
Lake House Arts Centre
37 Fred Thomas Drive,
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
027 486 4877
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