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.
12 Spaces Available
Thursday 23 July - 24 Sept | 6 - 8pm
For those who have completed the Painting for Beginners course or have had previous experience. This...
$273.00
10 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 22 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...
$299.00
10 Spaces Available
Monday 20 July - 21 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....
$273.00
11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 23 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...
$299.00
16 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 19 Aug | 6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday 26 Aug - 23 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...
$231.00
3 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 22 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Wednesday 22 July - 23 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,...
$299.00
10 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 22 Sept | 12.30 - 2.30pm
For those who want to try something different than acrylics or have always wanted to try oil painting. This course will give...
$273.00
8 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 22 Sept | 10:00am - 12.30pm
A class for intermediate or experienced practitioners who want to hone skills and develop further. ...
$395.00
11 Spaces Available
Thursday 23 July – 24 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...
$395.00
11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 23 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...
$395.00
6 Spaces Available
Thursday 23 July - 24 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...
$395.00
10 Spaces Available
Tuesdays 21 July - 22 Sept | 6 - 8pm
This ten-week course will introduce beginners to the fundamentals of painting with watercolours. Through weekly demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll explore the techniques needed to...
$273.00
19 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July - 1 Oct | 10am - 12pm
Thursday 30 July - 1 Oct | 6 - 8pm
This ten-week course will introduce beginners to the fundamentals of painting with watercolours. Through weekly demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll explore the techniques needed to...
$273.00
7 Spaces Available
7月26日- 9月27日， 周日早上9-11点
这期陶艺拉坯课程，主要针对有兴趣学习陶艺，或者纯粹想自己动手做一些陶艺作品的华人朋友。 授课老师Livia在新西兰和中国都有学习不同的陶艺课程。 曾经几次前往景德镇学习陶艺，作品涉及拉坯成型，手捏成型，泥片成型，有电窑，气窑，乐烧等不同烧制方式的作品。 本课程主要专注于拉坯成型，学员将使用拉坯机制作直筒（杯子），碗，盘等类型。为方便学员理解，课程将主要以中文授课。...
$395.00
12 Spaces Available
Sunday 26 July - 23 Aug | 12 - 3pm
Sunday 30 Aug - 27 Sept | 12 - 3pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel. Wood panels inclusive of...
$315.00
6 Spaces Available
Sundays 26 July - 27 | Sept 12 -3pm
Enjoy three hours of relaxed, self-directed studio time dedicated to carving and small sculptural work. Bring along your own project and make...
$200.00
11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 19 Aug | 6 - 9pm
Wednesday 26 Aug - 23 Sept | 6 - 9pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel. Wood panels inclusive of...
$315.00
3 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July – 23 Sept | 6 – 7pm
Thursday 23 July – 24 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...
$315.00
9 Spaces Available
Mondays 27 July - 21 Sept | 4.15 - 5.45pm
In this fun painting course, you’ll explore acrylics and you'll have the chance to apply other media to an acrylic foundation, while learning exciting new...
$262.50
5 Spaces Available
Tuesday 28 July – 22 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...
$262.50
15 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July - 21 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,...
$262.50
24 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July - 21 Sept | 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 29 July - 23 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...
$262.50
9 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July – 21 Sept | 4.30 – 6pm
Learn how to create digital illustrations, from basic drawing fundamentals to learning how to develop your...
$250.00
10 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 24 Sept 4.30 – 6pm
Learn animation principles and fundamentals through this course! Aim to create a short animation by the end of the 9 weeks, by applying pre-production...
$250.00
8 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 24 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...
$231.00
15 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July – 21 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 29 July – 23 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...
$231.00
6 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 24 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...
$278.00
6 Spaces Available
Tuesday 28 July – 22 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 30 July – 24 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...
$315.00
7 Spaces Available
Thursday 25 June | 4 – 5pm
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay. This session will be part of a scheduled class which encourages hands-on exploration of processes and...
$40.00
6 Spaces Available
Monday 22 June | 4.30 - 6pm
Join a relaxing introduction to drawing and cartooning, doodling, visual perspectives, colour application, illustration and storytelling.<span...
$40.00
1 Spaces Available
Tuesday 23 June | 9.30am-12pm
Curious about painting? This relaxed, hands-on taster session is perfect for enthusiastic beginners and those wanting to reignite their creativity. Explore the versatility of paint...
$50.00
3 Spaces Available
Wednesday 24 June | 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
4 Spaces Available
Tuesday 23 June 10am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 24 June 7 - 9.30pm
This introductory session will give you a taste of the techniques used for hand built ceramic items. Learn to roll, cut and join clay shapes...
$60.00
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.
Ngā Wairau – Through My Lens
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 23 May – Thursday 11 June / Opening Celebration: Sunday 23 May 4pm
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Transformative II – Grae Burton Solo Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 23 May – Thursday 11 June / Opening Celebration: Sunday 23 May 4pm Special Performance 4:30pm
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Dreams – Artopia
Exhibition Dates: Sunday 14th June – Thursday 25th June / Opening Celebration: Sunday 14th May 4pm - 6pm
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Iconic – Rudo Greissworth
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 23 May – Thursday 11 June / Opening Celebration: Sunday 23 May 4pm Special Performance 4:30pm
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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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