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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 BOOKINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY 28 NOV 2023 at 12pm.

To book and pay on line, please ensure that you have registered your details. Once you are registered, you can log in at any time to book and pay on line. Enrolments must be completed on line.   If you do not wish to pay online, you can pay in person. Enrolment alone does not guarantee a space in the class until payment has been made.

Please note that a $10 administration fee will be charged if you would like a staff member to do the enrolment for you. Payment must be made on site via Eftpos.

Bookings cannot be made on the day the class begins.

Please read the Terms & Conditions or contact the Education Coordinator (education@lakehousearts.org.nz) for further information.

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • STAY HOME IF SICK AND NOTIFY LAKE HOUSE MANAGEMENT
  • YOU MAY CONTINUE TO WEAR A MASK IF YOU WISH TO

​We Also recommend-

  • HAND SANITISING BEFORE ENTERING A ROOM, WHILST IN THE BUILDING AND WHEN LEAVING

​​Lake House Arts may be required to record and retain personal information regarding students' contacts, health and care (including vaccination status).  We value your privacy and have put in place policies and processes to protect it.  Please see our Privacy Statement. 

 

Watercolour for Beginners with Chloe Lam (5 weeks)

Dive into the world of watercolors with this 5 week course!  You'll learn essential skills such as mastering brush techniques, understanding color theory.  Learn how to troubleshoot common mistakes in watercolor painting and discover techniques to correct errors, enhancing your confidence as an artist. MATERIALS REQUIRED; Watercolour set :PEBEO STUDIO WATERCOLOUR PAINT SET 12or 18 X 12ML, Watercolour pad :BOCKINGFORD WATERCOLOUR PAD 200GSM /300 GSM  A4 size, Different size Flat and point Paintbrush, Pencil and eraser,  Palette, Sketch paper. $140/$130 (LH Member)

Thursday, 1 Feb - 29 Feb
12.30pm - 2.30pm

10 Spaces Available

Beginner's Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame

Adult guitar 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.  This is a beginner’s class only. BRING YOUR OWN ACOUSTIC GUITAR  $300/$250 (LH Member)

Tuesday, 30 Jan - 9 Apr
6pm - 7pm

4 Spaces Available

The Art of Wood Burning (Pyrography) with Natanahira Pona (5 week blocks)

Join Natanahira Pona in exploring new avenues of art with pyrographic techniques – the free handed art of decorating wood with controlled application of burn marks from a heated object such as a poker. With the guidance of Mātauranga to create your whakapapa, you will create original work reflecting your personal history. Good drawing skills required. Both 5 week blocks offer the same content. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED  $255/$240 ( LH Member)

Thursday, 1 Feb - 29 Feb
6pm - 8.30pm

7 Spaces Available

Thursday, 14 Mar - 11 Apr
6pm - 8.30pm

7 Spaces Available

Relaxation Through Drawing with Verity Kindleysides (5 Weeks)

This course is designed to unleash your creative potential exploring the intuitive language of mark making including carefree and realistic drawing. Sessions will cover some of the basic drawing process using dry media; pencils, charcoal and pastel to investigate line, tone and to deliver exciting results on paper. The focus will be on a mindfulness-based approach to the drawings made with an emphasis on fun and relaxation. Covering teaching exercises for ‘Flow’ state, drawing from recent research by Hannah Beehre.   $140/$130 (LH Members) MATERIALS REQUIRED: A2 layout drawing pad or similar, selection of papers (c artridge, heavyweight papers, newsprint, brown paper and or brown card ), selection of pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, eraser. Optional; charcoal sticks, white and black chalk/pastels or similar, colour pencils and Indian ink and brushes.

Friday, 2 Feb - 1 Mar
10am - 12.30pm

10 Spaces Available

Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)

This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all its permutations. Teaching methodologies focus on creative spontaneity and free expression, encouraging students to connect with the energy of the subject in a non-analytical way. This often entails working at speed to disengage with the intellect and our tendency to anticipate an outcome. This approach results in dynamic, energetic, unbounded drawings. The course is broken into two - 5 week blocks. The first block covers mark-making, gestural and contour drawing, tonality and form, negative space, forshortening and portraiture, and is ideal for beginners. The second block is less-structured and more self-driven. Students will look at a number of contemporary artists as a source of developmental exploration of their drawing practice. Returning students are welcomed to sign up for either 5 week block. MATERIALS REQUIRED: A2/A1 sketch pad white + black/gray or brown (individual sheets are also fine). Bulldog clip; Selection of pencils: HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B. Compressed charcoal sticks; Soft pastels (white,gray, brown); Putty eraser. Vivid or sharpie + red, blue, black ball-point pen. Long sticks from the garden. Acrylic Ink or watercolor (black) - Please bring 3 small jars as we will make up 3 different tones of ink. Reasonable quality paper to absorb ink, (wet strength cartridge paper is good. The heavier gsm the better) - will be used in the last class of the first block. Advanced students feel free to complement with your own preferred materials. $215/$200 (LH Member)

Thursday, 8 Feb - 7 Mar
10am - 12pm

8 Spaces Available

Thursday, 14 Mar - 11 Apr
10am - 12pm

8 Spaces Available

Mixing Media Open Studio with Rachael Burke

This fun, liberating and experimental course explores the unbounded world of mixed media. Whether you work figuratively or abstractly, prefer landscapes to portraits, graphic design to classical drawing, collage to photography, this open, supported studio encourages all mediums and materials to merge, blend and collide.You can work from a personal photograph or found image, you determine the subject matter. Suitable for the novice through to the advanced practitioner, let curiosity and play be your guide.  $260/$240 (LH Member) MATERIALS REQUIRED: Suggested materials only; acrylic, acrylic ink, gouache, watercolor, acrylic pens, gel pens, sharpies, coloured pencils, oil pastels, chalk pastels, charcoal, magazines for collage, found photographic imagery, fabric, paper, board, canvas, paint brushes of your choice.

Thursday, 8 Feb - 11 Apr
1pm - 3pm

12 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.  NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY $260/$240 (LH Member)

Tuesday, 30 Jan - 9 Apr
12.30pm - 3pm

12 Spaces Available

Wednesday, 7 Feb - 10 Apr
9.30am - 12pm

11 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) NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY 

Tuesday, 30 Jan - 9 Apr
9.30am - 12pm

11 Spaces Available

Friday 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. NO CLASS ON GOOD FRIDAY 

Friday, 2 Feb - 12 Apr
10am - 12.30pm

10 Spaces Available

Acoustic Guitar for Adults with Peter Grahame

Adult guitar 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.  The Adult group is inclusive of all guitar abilities, from novice beginners to capable musicians, everybody learns something.  * 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)

Wednesday, 7 Feb - 10 Apr
6pm - 7pm

2 Spaces Available

Thursday, 8 Feb - 11 Apr
6pm - 7pm

1 Space 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, 4 Feb - 3 Mar
12pm - 3pm

7 Spaces Available

Sunday, 10 Mar - 7 Apr
12pm - 3pm

7 Spaces Available

Introduction to Pottery Wheel Throwing with Rosemary Dowler

The two courses offered in wheel throwing are 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, 8 Feb - 11 Apr
7pm - 9pm

4 Spaces Available

Thursday, 8 Feb - 11 Apr
12.30pm - 2.30pm

7 Spaces Available

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 and glazes from CCG Industries https://www.ccg.co.nz/ . Kiln firing included in price. $330/$305(LH Member) NO CLASS ON WAITANGI DAY 

Tuesday, 30 Jan - 9 Apr
10am - 12.30pm

11 Spaces 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 and glazes 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, 7 Feb - 10 Apr
7pm - 9.30pm

10 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. Both 5 week blocks for beginners offer the same content. Intermediate students can book in for both blocks. MATERIALS REQUIRED: We recommend purchasing clay and glazes 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, 8 Feb - 11 Apr
12.30pm - 3pm

10 Spaces Available