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Dive into the world of art and creativity with our independent partners today!

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At Lake House Arts, we proudly collaborate with a diverse group of talented individuals and organizations who hire our studios to offer a variety of classes, art groups, and art therapy services. These independent partners bring their unique expertise and creativity to our vibrant community.

 

Explore the offerings below to discover the exciting classes and services available. For more details and to book a class, please contact the instructors directly using the information provided, as bookings cannot be made through the Lake House Arts booking system.

 

If you would like to join our community of independent tutors offering classes at Lake House please get in touch.

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Ten Feet Tall Drama Classes
Creative, confidence-building drama workshops for Year 1–8 students. Through themed days full of acting, games, storytelling, and group performance, kids build speaking and performing skills...
$65.00
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Creative Matters – September School Holidays
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
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Travel Sketching for Beginners
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
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Abstract Painting with James Lawrence
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
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ArtVenture with Chloe Jeong
After-school children's art classes, ArtVenture, are waiting for your kids. Along with various art activities, they will learn about different cultures from around...
$280.00
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Minhwa – Korean Folk Painting
This relaxed class explores traditional Korean painting and Asian painting techniques, which use Korean pigment, traditional paper(Hanji), silk, and traditional Korean brushes....
$220.00
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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.

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Adult’s Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 6 – 7pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 6 – 7pm
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...
$300.00
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Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 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....
$260.00
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9 Spaces Available
Life Drawing with Marcel Kalma (5 wk blocks)
Wednesday 16 July - 13 Aug | 6.30 - 8.30pm
Wednesday, 20 Aug - 17 Sept | 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...
$220.00
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8 Spaces Available
Sketch & Play with Watercolour with Michelle Male and Tuesday pm with Sue Mansour
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 6:30-9pm with Sue Mansour
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 9.30-12pm
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,...
$285.00
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7 Spaces Available
Wednesday Acrylics with Michelle Male
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 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...
$285.00
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4 Spaces Available
Digital Illustration & Painting with Navid Masoudnia
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 6:00pm - 7.30pm
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...
$220.00
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3 Spaces Available
Ceramic Sculpture with Susan Browne
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 10:00 - 12.30pm
A class for intermediate or experienced practitioners who want to hone skills and develop further. ...
$360.00
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3 Spaces Available
Ceramics for All Levels with Susan Browne
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 7 - 9.30pm
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...
$360.00
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7 Spaces Available
Creative Lines with Chelsea Carter (7 Weeks) 7-12 yrs at Ellerslie Arts Venue
Monday 14 July - 25 Aug 4-5.30pm
This course will introduce children to the fundamentals of drawing, focusing on techniques to understand texture, light, and form. Students will develop their observational skills,...
$175.00
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4 Spaces Available
Create Zone with Trina Smith 6-11 yrs
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 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...
$250.00
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1 Spaces Available
The Art of Wood Burning (Pyrography) with Natanahira Pona 11-16 yrs
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 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...
$265.00
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6 Spaces Available
Panel Carving with Nat Pona 11+ yrs
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 4 – 6pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and how to use carving tools from a Master...
$280.00
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6 Spaces Available
Acrylic Adventures with Sue Mansoor 8-12 yrs
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 4 - 5.30pm
Designed for young artists, this vibrant class introduces the basics of acrylic painting through fun and engaging projects. Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition...
$250.00
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9 Spaces Available
Monday Watercolour with Sue Mansour 8-12 yrs
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6-7.30pm
In this course, kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolors through exciting and creative projects. Each session introduces a new painting theme while teaching...
$250.00
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11 Spaces Available
Comic Illustration with Darian Serrano 7-11 yrs (9 weeks)
Monday 21 July - 15 Sept 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 23 July - 17 Sept 4.30 - 6pm
Join this fun and engaging class to explore the basics of character drawing and cartooning, doodling, visual perspectives, colour application, illustration and storytelling. Through exciting...
$225.00
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7 Spaces Available
Acrylic Painting for Teens with Selina Zhu 12-16 yrs Ellerslie Arts Venue
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 5.30 – 7pm
This course introduces foundational and intermediate acrylic painting techniques to help teens develop both...
$250.00
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