Term Classes - Adults

Adult classes are 10 week courses unless otherwise specified, one day per week and materials are required as shown in the course details.

TERM 1 2025 BOOKINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AT MIDDAY.

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The Painted Garden with Verity Kindleysides (5 weeks)

Whether you’re just beginning your artistic journey or an experienced painter seeking a supportive and inspiring studio environment, this 5-week acrylic painting course is designed to ignite your creativity and deepen your skills. Join us as we explore the essentials of painting and sketching from nature and the gardens here at the Lake House Arts Centre. Working with Plein Air Painting and in the studio. We will be sketching, painting and learning the materials that bring your vision to life. You’ll dive into the world of colour, composition, and technique, learning how different mediums and brushstrokes can transform your work. By the end of this course, you won’t just be painting - you’ll be expressing yourself with confidence and originality. Come discover the joy of creating in an environment where your artistic voice is celebrated. $150/$140 (LH Member) MATERIALS REQUIRED: A3 size stretched canvas or canvas boards , sketchb o ok, a selection of paints (include primary colours), palette, round and square bristle brushes. In the first instance just something to get you started! We will talk more about materials in the first session .

Friday, 7 Mar - 4 Apr
10am - 12.30pm

5 Spaces Available

Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

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. Using a playful and relaxed approach to art making this course explores techniques and processes that help you gain ideas and confidence ' just by doing it'. Students can choose their own subject and preferred artist materials. Ideal for beginners or those with some experience who want to make art but are unsure just ' where to begin?' MATERIALS REQUIRED: Sketch pad. Canvas pad. Pencils HB 2B 6B. Paints of your choice (oils must be accompanied with vegetable oil for cleaning, not turps) and a variety of brushes. We will discuss more about materials in the first session. $235/$215 (LH Members) NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
6pm - 8pm

6 Spaces Available

Monday, 3 Feb - 7 Apr
6pm - 8pm

7 Spaces Available

Drawing for Everyone with Rachael Burke

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 to explore the landscape, still life and the portrait by looking at a variety of artists, drawing styles and techniques from art history through to today. You will work from visual material provided as well as your own chosen images or personal photographs. MATERIALS REQUIRED: H grade pencil for sketching, B grade pencil for tone, Graphite pencil, Eraser, A3 size paper 230gsm, Gold, silver, bronze pen, Black, Red Sharpie, Fine ink pen, Charcoal (Black, tan or red) $260/$240 (LH Member) NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
1pm - 3.30pm

8 Spaces Available

Digital Illustration & Painting with Navid Masoudnia

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 using apps like Sketchbook, this program offers a complete guide to experiencing digital artistry. Begin by exploring the fundamentals of sketching, where you'll learn to sketch and refine your initial concepts before diving into detailed illustrations. Discover how to manipulate digital brushes with finesse, harness the power of layers for depth and organization, and unlock the potential of blending modes to create striking visual effects. Dive into essential color theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas to vibrant life on screen. Capture your creative process with mesmerizing timelapse videos, perfect for sharing your artwork on social platforms and showcasing your progression as an artist. Join us on a transformative journey where creativity meets technology . Please note, to participate fully, you'll need an iPad or tablet with a stylus. If you don't have Procreate, you can use Sketchbook as an alternative. $210/$190 (LH Member)

Tuesday, 4 Feb - 8 Apr
6pm - 7.30pm

9 Spaces Available

Yoga in the Gallery with Marcel Kalma (6 week course)

Unwind with slow Ashtanga Yoga in our Gallery space. Calm your mind, increase mobility and help your nervous system. Perfect for beginners with advanced options and beautiful art to enjoy! 5pm - 5.45pm MATERIALS REQUIRED: Yoga mat, (strap bands and blocks provided), or you are welcome to bring your own. Yoga in the Gallery (lakehousearts.org.nz) $60.00

Thursday, 30 Jan - 13 Mar
5pm - 5.45pm

10 Spaces Available

Monday, 3 Feb - 10 Mar
5pm - 5.45pm

10 Spaces Available

Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)

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 drawing, negative space, foreshortening, tone and mark-making. Through guided instruction and feedback, the emphasis is on creative freedom and free expression. This approach results in dynamic drawings, and a generative body of work. The same course content is offered in the two 5-week blocks and is suitable for beginners through to the advanced practitioner and any returning students who can guide their own practice. Please note all sessions work with undraped models. MATERIALS REQUIRED: A2 sketch pad white + black (individual sheets are also fine). Bulldog clip; Selection of pencils: HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B. Compressed charcoal sticks:(black, white, brown); Putty eraser. Sharpie + blue, black ball-point pen. Advanced students feel free to complement with your own preferred materials. NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY $215/$200 (LH Member)

Thursday, 30 Jan - 6 Mar
10am - 12pm

8 Spaces Available

Tuesday, 4 Feb - 4 Mar
6pm - 8pm

6 Spaces Available

Tuesday, 11 Mar - 8 Apr
6pm - 8pm

7 Spaces Available

Thursday, 13 Mar - 10 Apr
10am - 12pm

8 Spaces Available

Everybody Can Paint with Verity Kindleysides

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 course looks at the basics such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composition and techniques. We encourage water - based mediums such as acrylics for ease of use and clean up. You can choose to work from your own photographs or still life objects. MATERIALS REQUIRED: A3 size canvas boards or canvas stretchers, sketchbook, a selection of paints (include primary colours), round and square bristle brushes. In the first instance just something to get you started! We will talk more about materials in the first session. If using oil paints, please bring sunflower or vegetable oil for cleaning, not turpentine. $260/$240(LH Member)

Tuesday, 4 Feb - 8 Apr
9.30am - 12pm

9 Spaces Available

Wednesday Acrylics with Michelle Male

Are you an enthusiastic painter eager to ignite your creativity? Or perhaps you're a budding artist ready to dive into a new artistic world. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics! This course will open the wonderful realm of acrylic paints, where you'll learn the ropes and discover their endless possibilities. You'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on experience with acrylics on canvas, all while honing your skills with the help of engaging demonstrations and insider tips. From painting still life scenes to capturing the essence of people in portraits, you'll explore a wide range of subjects and let your creativity run wild! $260/$240 (LH Member) MATERIALS REQUIRED: Recommended Acrylic paints; primary yellow, white and black (Warehouse Stationery Chromacryl ) or similar from Gordon Harris or other art shop s ( not 2 dollar shop) , burnt sienna, yellow ochre, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, cadmium red, alizarin crimson . If unsure bring what you have to first lesson - minimum red , yellow , blue , white and black . Brushes - Filbert size 6 or 8, Round size 6 or 8, Flat half inch or one inch, Fan brush or bring what you have. Small packs of synthetic brushes are available at Gordon Harris - purple handle for reasonable price. A4 Canvas Board, palette paper pad, A4 sketch pad, pencil, kitchen roll, baking paper, A4 plastic container with lid – kitchen roll – we will be using a wet palette technique to preserve your acrylics, sponge and small spray bottle.

Wednesday, 5 Feb - 9 Apr
12.30pm - 3pm

9 Spaces Available

Sketch & Play with Watercolour with Michelle Male

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, glazes, wet in wet, brushstrokes textures and lots more. Learn how to make your colour sing! Develop lots of sketching techniques to produce your own watercolour travel sketches full of energy and let’s paint from the heart. For beginners and intermediate level. * Each term, this class is designed to provide appropriate content for returning students, ensuring that they can continue to learn and grow in their artistic abilities with material that builds upon their prior knowledge and skills* MATERIALS REQUIRED: Water container, spray bottle, sponge, flat palette or plate, watercolours; ultramarine, alizarin, raw sienna, burnt sienna, lemon or cadmium yellow (or any you have), brushes; small watercolour brush and half inch flat, paper suitable for watercolour e.g, Fabriano, mixed media pad or pad suitable for light washes, pencil, notepad, masking fluid, masking tape, kitchen roll. $260/$240 (LH Member)

Tuesday, 4 Feb - 8 Apr
12.30pm - 3pm

7 Spaces Available

Wednesday, 5 Feb - 9 Apr
9.30am - 12pm

Class Full

Ceramic Sculpture with Susan Browne

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further. MATERIALS REQUIRED: We recommend purchasing clay, glazes and tools from CCG Industries https://www.ccg.co.nz/ . Kiln firing included in price. $330/$305(LH Member)

Tuesday, 4 Feb - 8 Apr
10am - 12.30pm

1 Space Available

Ceramics for All Levels with Susan Browne

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 piece and a pinch pot sculpture. Glazing and decorating will also be taught to support you in making your own ceramic pieces. Intermediate students will be guided by the tutor. MATERIALS REQUIRED: We recommend purchasing clay, glazes and tools from CCG Industries https://www.ccg.co.nz/ . Beginners are recommended to purchase a White Stoneware clay and discuss glazes with the tutor. Kiln firing is included in the price. $330/$305(LH Member)

Wednesday, 5 Feb - 9 Apr
7pm - 9.30pm

2 Spaces Available

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

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 a pinch pot sculpture. Glazing and decorating will also be taught to support you in making your own ceramic pieces. Intermediate students will be independent but guided by the tutor. Please note that pottery wheels for beginners will be unavailable for this class. MATERIALS REQUIRED: We recommend purchasing clay, glazes and tools from CCG Industries https://www.ccg.co.nz/. Beginners are recommended to purchase a White Stoneware clay and discuss glazes with the tutor. Kiln firing is included in the price. $330/$305(LH Member)

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
12.30pm - 3pm

8 Spaces Available

Introduction to Pottery Wheel Throwing with Rosemary Dowler

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 of cylinders and bowl forms. Intermediate students will be encouraged to perfect the basic forms and throw larger or develop forms of their choosing with handles, lids and spouts. MATERIALS REQUIRED: We recommend purchasing clay and glazes from CCG Industries https://www.ccg.co.nz/. Suggested throwing clay; Clay Works Cone 6 White Clay. Glazes can be discussed with the tutor. Kiln firing and tools included in price. $330/$305 (LH Member)

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
7pm - 9pm

Class Full

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
12.30pm - 2.30pm

3 Spaces Available

Beginner's Panel Carving with Natanahira Pona (5 week blocks)

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. Wood panels inclusive of course fee. Both five week blocks offer the same content. Up to $150 additional cost for tools (chisel, mallet, backboard & tool box) will be required in the first session and this can be purchased through the tutor. These tools/materials will belong to the student and will continue to be used by the student if classes cannot continue on site. $295/$265 (LH Member)

Sunday, 9 Feb - 9 Mar
12pm - 3pm

3 Spaces Available

Sunday, 16 Mar - 13 Apr
12pm - 3pm

5 Spaces Available

Acoustic Guitar for Adults with Peter Grahame

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 and developing the individual's personal style. Music charts and reference material are given each week and the group's dynamic is fun and supportive. PGA1 on Wednesdays caters for novice beginners and PGA2 on Thursdays accomodates capable musicians at intermediate level and above. * Each term, this class is designed to provide appropriate content for returning students, ensuring that they can continue to learn and grow in their artistic abilities with material that builds upon their prior knowledge and skills* STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN ACOUSTIC GUITAR $300/$250 (LH Member)

Thursday, 30 Jan - 10 Apr
6pm - 7pm

Class Full

Wednesday, 5 Feb - 9 Apr
6pm - 7pm

1 Space Available