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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 4 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.
Our Classes

23 Spaces Available
Trial Session – Hand building with Clay with Susan Browne
Thursday 26 March 10am - 12pm
Thursday 26 March 1 - 3 pm
This two-hour introductory session will give you a taste of the techniques used for hand built ceramic items. Learn to roll, cut and join clay...
$60.00
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5 Spaces Available
Trial Session – How to Paint in Oils with Marcel Kalma
Tuesday 24 March | 12.30 - 2.30pm
For those who want to try something different than acrylics or have always wanted to try oil painting. This taster session will...
$50.00
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3 Spaces Available
Trial Session – Wednesday Acrylics with Michelle Garner
Wednesday 25 March | 12.30 - 3pm
Curious about painting with acrylics? This relaxed, hands-on taster session is perfect for enthusiastic beginners and those wanting to reignite their creativity. Explore the versatility...
$50.00
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1 Spaces Available
Trial Session – Digital Illustration & Painting with Navid Masoudnia
Tuesday 24 March | 6:00pm - 7.30pm

Get a taste of digital illustration in this fun, hands-on 1.5-hour session. You will be immersed with a scheduled class and whether you’re...

$40.00
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5 Spaces Available
Trial Session – Life Drawing with Gavin Jones
Wednesday 25 March 6.30-8.30pm
This 2-hour session will immerse you into a scheduled class and give you basic skills to draw the human figure. Join a relaxed and creative...
$60.00
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Ten Feet Tall Drama School Holiday Programme September
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
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Creative Matters – School Holiday Programme
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
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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
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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
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Procreative Kids’ Digital Drawing Basics Class
Welcome to our Procreative Kids’ Digital Drawing Basic Class! This fun and creative program introduces children to the world of digital art using iPad and...
$280.00
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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....
$200.00
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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.
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The Barracks

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

Enjoy the stunning gardens and make your next event unforgettable.
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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.
Our Events
Clare Thompson – Haerenga | Journeys – Satellite exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm
Tuesday 3rd March - Tuesday 31st March
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Tanja Simons – Simply Me
Saturday 28th February (Preview) - Sunday March 1st (Opening Celebration 4pm) - Thursday 12th March (Close 3pm)
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Culture Night | Free Community Event as part of the World of Cultures Festival
Saturday 21 March 4pm - 8.00pm
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Kaipātiki Cultural Festival | Community Partner Event
Saturday 21 March 4pm - 8.30pm
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Best in Show Exhibition
Exhibition dates: Saturday 28th February – Friday 27th March 
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

e.g. Class enquiry, venue hire, exhibition proposal, general feedback
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Membership Pricing

To be a Member of Lake House please register and process your application online. Payment either by credit card online, or online banking (bank details will be emailed to you after submitting the form).

$35

/year per adult

Individual Membership
Purchase Individual Membership

$50

/year per group

Family/Friends Membership

Family Membership covers one parent (who is the user of the account) with children added to that account)

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Corporate Membership

Please email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz