Adult Art Classes
Explore your passion for art with classes tailored to provide excellent guidance for anyone at any level.
Term 4 classes begin on Monday 12 October. These classes are available for bookings from Tuesday 18 August at midday.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, our adult art class can help you grow. Our tutors are accomplished artists in their own right and have a passion for sharing their knowledge.
All our adult classes are 10 week courses unless otherwise specified, one day per week and materials are required as shown in the course details. Prices shown are non-member prices.Â
Enrolments must be completed online.
Enrolment alone does not guarantee a space in the class until payment has been made. Bookings cannot be made on the day the class begins.
Proudly sponsored by The Lion Foundation, Foundation North and Gordon Harris.
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7 Spaces Available
Tuesday 10 November - 15 December | 6.30-8.30pm
This hands-on introductory 6-week course explores the fundamentals of working with leather through a series of practical, functional projects. Students will learn how to...
$180.00
11 Spaces Available
Saturday 7 Nov - 12 Dec | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Over six weeks, this Adult Drawing class explores the foundations of Form, Light and Line. Through guided exercises and observation, you’ll develop your understanding of...
$164.00
11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 14 Oct - 11 Nov | 6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday 18 Nov - 16 Dec | 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
Wednesday 14 Oct - 16 Dec | 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
Wednesday 14 Oct - 18 Nov 12.30 - 3pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$179.00
6 Spaces Available
Monday 12 October - 21 December | 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
Monday 12 October - 23 Nov | 6 - 8pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. NO CLASS ON LABOUR...
$164.00
2 Spaces Available
Thursday 15 October - 19 November | 6 - 8pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. ...
$164.00
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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.
Our Other 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.
Mondays 19 Oct - 21 Dec | 4 - 5.30pm
In this fun painting course, you’ll explore acrylics and you’ll have the chance on some occasions to try different materials such as soft pastels,...
$262.50
21 Spaces Available
Monday 19 Oct - 21 Dec | 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 21 Oct - 16 Dec | 4.30-6pm
Join this fun and engaging class to explore the basics of character drawing, cartooning, doodling, visual perspectives, colour application, illustration and storytelling. Through exciting activities...
$262.50
3 Spaces Available
Tuesday 20 Oct – 15 Dec | 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
Mondays 19 Oct - 30 Nov | 4 - 5.30pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$175.00
1 Spaces Available
Thursday 22 Oct – 26 Nov | 4 – 5.30pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. * CLOSED TOE SHOES...
$185.00
4 Spaces Available
Thursday 22 Oct – 17 Dec | 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
2 Spaces Available
Monday 19 Oct - 21 Dec | 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
2 Spaces Available
Monday 19 Oct - 30 Nov | 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 21 Oct - 25 Nov | 4.30-6pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. NO CLASS ON LABOUR...
$175.00
1 Spaces Available
Tuesday 20 Oct – 15 Dec | 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
11 Spaces Available
Monday 19 Oct – 21 Dec | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 21 Oct – 16 Dec | 4 – 5pm
Thursday 22 Oct - 17 Dec | 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
Monday 19 Oct – 30 Nov 4.30 – 6pm
Learn how to create digital illustrations, from basic drawing fundamentals to learning how to develop your...
$167.00
Saturday September 5th 10:30am
Saturday September 5th 1pm
A FREE SPRING TETRAPAK PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP Resident Artist Open Studio Saturday 5 September 2026 Rataprintmakers Studio | Lake House Arts, Takapuna Celebrate the end of...
34 Spaces Available
Friday 4 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm
2027 EXHIBITORS’ ORIENTATION WORKSHOP WITH GRAE BURTON Friday 4 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm Becroft Gallery | Free entry Interested in exhibiting your work at Te Whare...
$0.00
8 Spaces Available
Thursday 3 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm
STATE YOUR CASE – SELF-PROMOTION WITH ROSIE PLUNKETT Thursday 3 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm Woodhouse/Tindall Rooms - KOHA ENTRY
Your work may speak for...
$0.00
7 Spaces Available
Wednesday 2 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm
ACCOUNTING FOR ARTISTS WITH RUTH BEAMISH Wednesday 2 September | 6.00pm–8.00pm Woodhouse/Tindall Rooms | Koha entry The creative work may come naturally—but keeping track of...
$0.00
Inspiring, hands-on art workshops for kids aged 5–13, designed to spark creativity and confidence. Run by experienced educators and artists in a calm, supportive environment....
$88.00
Travel sketching is that quick impression sketched in minutes. We take you through an 8-week programme right from the first steps to becoming...
$595.00
Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract art and mastering the fundamentals of acrylic painting....
$170.00
Welcome to our Procreative Kids’ Digital Drawing Basic Class! This fun and creative program introduces children to the world of digital art using iPad and...
$280.00
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Lake House Arts Centre
37 Fred Thomas Drive,

Takapuna, Auckland 0622
027 486 4877
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