Independent Classes and Holiday Programmes

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS with The VR Club

Entertain the kids over the holidays with educational virtual reality content in the most fun and immersive environments!   Educational experiences include:   - Operation Apex . Learn about the marine ecosystem by interacting with highly realistic animals underwater. - Apollo 11 . The story of the greatest journey ever taken by humankind. Experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived it. - HoloLab Champions . Set out on a chemical-burning, liquid-stirring, camera-whirring competition in this virtual reality chemistry game show. - Fantastic Contraption . Create life-sized contraptions as tall as you can reach, then send them off to solve puzzles. There are no right or wrong solutions, so bring your creativity.   Ages 12 and up. Bookings are essential.   Available: 10am to 5pm   Thursday 22 April to Sunday 25th April Thursday 29 April to Sunday 2nd May   Contact us at northshore@vrclub.co.nz or 027 257 2577 to reserve a spot.

School Holiday Creative & Confident Workshops - For girls aged 7 - 12

Tues 27 April & Wed 28 April 2021 10am - 1.30pm     We offer these 2 super fun half day workshops for girls to enjoy getting creative, meeting others, whilst feeling free to be themselves.  As with all our workshops we incorporate activities and conversations around confidence, positive self talk and aim to make each child feel special, included and worthy, whilst having heaps of fun and meeting new friends.   We will be tie-dying t-shirts, decorating tote bags, creating pot plants and doing hand art - plus there will be lots fun games, and the chance to enjoy a beautiful outdoor picnic set up for lunch and breaks, with comfy cushions, rugs and throws (weather permitting). Program includes all materials, and girls will take home items they make.   Book at:  https://www.thewarriorwithin.co.nz/pages/school-holiday-workshops

Oscuro - Lampshade Making Workshops

 Make your own lampshade!  No experience required. Venue: The Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna Dates: Sundays. Monthly Time: 10-12.30pm Cost: $125pp   A fun, informal small class with Claire from Oscuro. You will be making your very own drum lampshade using materials provided. All you will need is 0.5m of your own fabric (specific details will be emailed when booking) or there will be fabrics that can be purchased from $10pm (cash only). Option to make your shade tapered and lined shade depending on numbers and interest.  Tea, coffee and cookies provided. More available to purchase at the lovely onsite cafe.   Confirmation and payment will need to be made to secure places. Book online  www.oscuro.co.nz/book-online Further dates each month, please ask for details.    I hope to meet you soon :)

The VR Club

    The VR Club is the premier virtual reality arcade in Takapuna. Designed for social multiplayer and immersive solo experiences for all ages, with a focus on having the best and biggest game library available in New Zealand, coupled with the best service and friendly knowledgeable support. We offer state-of-the-art and fully licensed virtual reality games in a bright and welcoming premises at Lake House Arts Centre. Come and join us here in the future. Available for casual bookings, private birthday hire, corporate events and team-building, and off-site corporate hire. Enquire 027 257 2577 or  northshore@vrclub.co.nz  or book online via  www.vrclub.co.nz

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

Art for Wellbeing Series with Sasha Iyengar

  This studio series is an introduction to art therapy and the ways creativity can be used to promote self-care, mindfulness and self-expression. You will explore and work with a range of visual art forms – no prior art experience necessary!   Sasha Iyengar is a registered art therapist who is passionate about creativity in community and its role in contributing to health and wellbeing. Sasha specialises in adolescent and adult mental health, women’s health, end of life care and rehabilitation. With a background in education and psychology, Sasha has taught art and design in schools, galleries and hospital contexts and worked therapeutically with both groups and individuals.   For bookings and further information contact: sasha.iyengar@gmail.com

Lib Steward 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.