Independent Classes

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

Book a class today and learn a new skill for life

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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Reiki-Infused Sound Bath Journey

A Restorative Evening of Sound, Reiki, and Quantum Healing Allow yourself to be immersed by the beautiful tones of the crystal singing bowls, enhanced with...

$30.00

Alcohol Inks Creative Workshop with Inna Fenev

Unlock Your Creativity with Alcohol Inks! Join Alchemy_NZ’s Inna Fenev for a vibrant 1.5-hour hands-on workshop exploring the magic of alcohol inks. Inna is a...

$79.00

Ten Feet Tall Drama School Holiday Programme September

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

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

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

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

Procreative Kids’ Digital Drawing Basics Class

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...

$175.00

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.

11 Spaces Available

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

Thursday 29 Jan - 2 April | 12.30-3pm

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...

$360.00

4 Spaces Available

Pottery Wheel Throwing with Rosemary Dowler

Thursday 29 Jan - 2 April | 7 - 9pm

This courses is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students. Beginners will be taught how to centre, throw, turn and glaze in the production...

$360.00

4 Spaces Available

Pottery Wheel Throwing with Jack Cathro

Tuesday 27 Jan - 31 March | 7 - 9pm

This course is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students. Beginners will be taught how to centre, throw, turn and glaze in the production...

$360.00

5 Spaces Available

Pottery Wheel Throwing for Mandarin Speakers with Liv Mu 面向华人的陶艺拉坯课，授课老师Livia Mu

周日早上9-11点Sunday 1 Feb – 5 April 9 - 11am

这期陶艺拉坯课程，主要针对有兴趣学习陶艺，或者纯粹想自己动手做一些陶艺作品的华人朋友。授课老师Livia在新西兰和中国都有学习不同的陶艺课程。曾经几次前往景德镇学习陶艺，作品涉及拉坯成型，手捏成型，泥片成型，有电窑，气窑，乐烧等不同烧制方式的作品。本课程主要专注于拉坯成型，学员将使用拉坯机制作直筒（杯子），碗，盘等类型。为方便学员理解，课程将主要以中文授课。...

$360.00

6 Spaces Available

Beginner’s Panel Carving with Livia Mu (5-week blocks)

Sunday 1 Feb - 28 Feb | 12 - 3pm

Sunday 8 March - 5 April | 12 - 3pm

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel. Wood panels inclusive of...

$300.00

11 Spaces Available

Advanced Carving with Natanahira Te Pona

Sunday 1 Feb - 1 March | 12 - 3pm

Sunday 8 March - 5 April I 12 - 4pm

This course is for students who have already completed the Beginner's Panel Carving course or have good experience of carving and have purchased the additional...

$300.00

5 Spaces Available

Adult’s Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame

Wednesday 28 Jan – 1 April | 6 – 7pm

Thursday 29 Jan – 2 April | 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

5 Spaces Available

Everybody Can Paint with Gavin Jones

Tuesday 27 Jan - 31 March | 9.30am - 12pm

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...

$285.00

17 Spaces Available

Clay Modelling with Susan Browne 5-12 yrs

Monday 2 Feb - 30 March | 4 – 5pm

Wednesday 28 Jan - 1 April | 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...

$220.00

5 Spaces Available

Panel Carving with Natanahira Te Pona 11+ yrs

Tuesday 27 Jan - 31 March | 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

5 Spaces Available

The Art of Wood Burning (Pyrography) with Natanahira Te Pona 11-16 yrs

Thursday 29 Jan - 2 April | 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

7 Spaces Available

Kids’ Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame 8-16yrs

Tuesday 27 Jan – 31 March | 4.30 - 5.30pm

Thursday 29 Jan – 2 April | 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...

$300.00

11 Spaces Available

Academic Drawing with Kyung Baro 8-12 yrs

Thursday 29 Jan- 2 April | 4 -5.30pm

In this course, you will build a strong foundation of realistic drawing techniques, experimenting with different mediums to create images that reflect your new...

$250.00

13 Spaces Available

Comic Illustration with Darian Serrano 7-11 yrs

Saturday 31 January - 4 April | 2 - 3.30pm

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...

$250.00

15 Spaces Available

Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Navid Masoudnia 12-18 yrs

Monday 2 Feb - 30 March | 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,...

$250.00

12 Spaces Available

Discover Acrylics with Kyung Baro 8-12 yrs

Monday 2 Feb - 30 March | 5 - 6.30pm

Whether you’re new to acrylic painting or looking to polish...

$250.00

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