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Register Now For Term 2 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 2 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.
8 Spaces Available
Thursday 1 May – 29 May | 9.30am - 12pm
Due to popular demand, Upcycled Artistry is back as a short course. Come join Virginia and repurpose unwanted items by over painting and turning them...
$155.00
9 Spaces Available
Monday 28 April – 30 June | 6 - 8pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 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....
$235.00 – $260.00
Wednesday 30 April – 2 July | 6 – 7pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 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
10 Spaces Available
Sunday 4 May – 1 June | 12 - 3pm
Sunday 8 June – 6 July | 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
3 Spaces Available
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 12.30 - 2.30pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 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
9 Spaces Available
SBA3 Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 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...
$360.00
4 Spaces Available
Wednesday 30 April – 2 July | 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
4 Spaces Available
Tuesday 29 April – 1 July | 10:00 - 12.30pm
A class for intermediate or experienced practitioners who want to hone skills and develop further. ...
$360.00
Tuesday 29 April – 1 July | 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
5 Spaces Available
Wednesday 30 April – 2 July | 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
Tuesday 29 April – 1 July | 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
11 Spaces Available
Tuesday 29 April - 27 May | 6.30 - 8.30pm
Tuesday, 3 June - 1 July | 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
10 Spaces Available
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 1:00 - 3.30pm
Whether you're beginning your visual art journey or you're an advanced practitioner, drawing is fundamental to all art practice. This supported, creative space invites you...
$285.00
5 Spaces Available
Tuesday 29 April – 1 July | 12.30 - 3pm
Tuesday 29 April – 1 July | 6:00-8.30pm
Wednesday 30 April – 2 July | 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
5 Spaces Available
Monday 28 April – 23 June | 6-7.30pm
In this 8-class series, kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolors through exciting and creative projects. Each session introduces a new painting theme while...
$205.00
4 Spaces Available
Monday 28 April – 23 June | 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...
$205.00
6 Spaces Available
Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 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...
$220.00
1 Spaces Available
Thursday 1 May – 26 June | 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...
$230.00
3 Spaces Available
Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 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...
$220.00
Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 1 May – 26 June | 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...
$270.00
18 Spaces Available
Wednesday 30 April – 25 June | 6.30 – 8pm
Monday 28 April – 23 June | 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,...
$195.00 – $220.00
21 Spaces Available
Wednesday 30 April – 25 June | 4 – 5.30pm
Monday 28 April – 23 June | 4.30 - 6pm
In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques to develop their figures and characters. *Each term, this class is designed...
$195.00 – $220.00
4 Spaces Available
Monday 28 April – 23 June | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 30 April – 25 June | 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...
$175.00 – $195.00
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
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
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
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.
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.
The Bridging Culture – A Photographic Journey Uniting China and New Zealand
Saturday 26 April 2025 - Thursday 8 May 2025
Mono Chrome – Members Exhibition
26 April – 8 May
Now Open for Entries – All Welcome
Monochrome calls artists to explore the bold simplicity of black, white, and greyscale. This 2D, wall-based exhibition is strictly colour-free—only black, white, or shades of grey.
Free for members. Non-members: $10 per artwork or join as a member to enter for free.
Mojgan Ghanavizi – Satellite Exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm
Tuesday 8th April - Monday 5th May
Tues 8th April – Mon 5th May
Mojgan’s artwork draws inspiration from nature, human emotions, and
social issues. Her artworks evoke empathy, capturing the essence of the world around her.
She has won prizes and exhibited widely in Iran.
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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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