Independent Classes

Art of Wood Burning School Holiday Workshop Age 10+

Unlock the Artistry of Pyrography & Māori Culture! Young artists aged 10-14, ignite your creativity in this 4-day adventure! Learn pyrography's magic as wood becomes your canvas, guided by Natanahira Pona. Explore Māori wisdom and whakapapa, connecting art and heritage. Register now and craft your masterpiece! 25 September - 28 September 9am-4pm  $120  email toiwhakairo@lakehousearts.org.nz  

Traditional Korean Patchwork (5 weeks)

Traditional Korean patchwork(5Weeks)   We invite you to the Jogakbo Workshop in Korea!   Join a special 5-week journey to learn the beautiful Korean Jogakbo art. Feel Korea's rich culture and history by making tea coasters, table runners, and window covers yourself.   In the workshop, you can learn traditional Korean patchwork techniques to complete a practical piece, and it will be a good opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the beauty and beauty of Korean culture.     Week 1: Tea Coaster Week 2-3: Table runner Week 4-5: Window cover   Wednesday 1 -  29 November 2023(5 Weeks) 10.30 am – 12.30 pm $250 (Include all materials)   For information and booking, please get in touch with Chloe at  tazanweb@gmail.com  or 09 486 4877

Whakairo with Natanahira Pona

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Maori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel by a Master Carver. Wood panels inclusive of course fee.  Sundays commencing 22nd October  - Fee  $380  12pm-3pm To book please deposit fee via online payment  12-361800295 03 Email Natanahira with your name and contact details  toiwhakairo@lakehousearts.org.nz  

Minhwa - Korean Folk Painting

      Minhwa (Korean folk painting) Minhwa is roughly drawn, it expresses the philosophy of art of the Koreans: bold strokes, vivid colours, and unconventional layouts, combined with wit, humour, and an optimistic spirit. This relaxed class explores Korean traditional painting and Asian painting techniques which use Korean pigment, traditional paper (Hanji), silk, and Korean traditional brushes. It will get exciting with new style of painting and Korean culture during the class. We welcome beginners and intermediate painters. Information and booking: please contact Chloe on tazanweb@gmail.com

Travel Sketching for Beginners

Travel sketching is that quick impression sketched in minutes where we teach how to "see" your subject.  Tony McNeight will tutor you through an 8 week programme of foundation skills to take you from first steps, to being a confident and passionate sketcher.  Our weekly classes will guide you in a relaxed, fun way to find your creative side.  Call Tony today on 021 925 031 or email tony.mcneight@gmail.com

Friday Painters Art Classes

Lib Steward in an artist and teacher. She teaches all media including mixed media and encourages students to work in their own direction once they are knowledgeable with the basics of creating art. Lib teaches individually within a group of students. Her groups are encouraged to interact, share ideas and learn from one another under her guidance.   Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am - 12.30pm. Please contact Lib on steward@slingshot.co.nz for more information and booking.