Scholarship Programme
Lake House Arts seeks to recognise, support and promote talented young people in the art disciplines. Complete the form below to register your interest in our scholarship programmes.
Our Scholarship programmes
Currently scholarship opportunities
Our goal is to create opportunities for talented young artists to continue to pursue arts experiences.
Lynette Jolicoeur Scholarship
Introduced in 2024 The Lynette Jolicoeur Scholarship seeks to provide ongoing access to an extended arts and learning experience at Lake House Arts Centre.
Eirlys Shand Scholarship
Introduced in 2019 The Eirlys Shand Scholarship seeks to provide ongoing access to an extended arts and learning experience at Lake House Arts Centre.
Lake House Scholarship
Apply now for you and/or your child to join one of our existing term classes.
Our Scholarship programmes
Additional Information
Outcomes
It is hoped that by providing the scholarship the following outcomes are achieved:
- A young person is given the opportunity and the resources to learn about and make art at Lake House Arts Centre
- That the opportunity is provided to a young person who would not otherwise have the means or resources to pursue arts experiences
- That the opportunity is provided to a young person for the entirety of their schooling
The Opportunity
- A scholarship which offers free access to any art class at Lake House Arts (Terms & Conditions apply)
- An opportunity to exhibit work at Lake House Arts
- Membership at Lake House Arts
Availability
The public will be notified through online platforms when enough funds have been raised toward these scholarships.
The Recipient (Nominnee)
The recipient would be determined by application and recommendation
It is required that it be established that:
- The recipient is a student or lives on the North Shore
- The recipient has shown an aptitude for making art and is committed to learning new skills
- The recipient and recipient’s family are experiencing hardship in some way which limits the recipient’s ability to access art training.
Our Scholoarship programmes
Apply now
Become a member today
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 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.
7 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July - 15 Sept | 6 - 7pm
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
20 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6 - 8pm
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
5 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 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
16 Spaces Available
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
23 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 6:00-8.30pm
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
11 Spaces Available
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
10 Spaces Available
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
10 Spaces Available
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
10 Spaces Available
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
14 Spaces Available
SBA3 Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 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...
Free Consultation
12 Spaces Available
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 12.30 - 2.30pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 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
12 Spaces Available
Sunday 20 July – 17 Aug | 12 - 3pm
Sunday 24 Aug – 21 Sept | 12 - 3pm
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel by a Master Carver....
$300.00
17 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 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
21 Spaces Available
Monday 14 July – 15 Sept | 6.30 – 8pm
Wednesday 16 July – 17 Sept | 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
8 Spaces Available
Tuesday 15 July – 16 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 17 July – 18 Sept | 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
12 Spaces Available
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
7 Spaces Available
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
7 Spaces Available
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
11 Spaces Available
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
12 Spaces Available
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
21 Spaces Available
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
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
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
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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info@lakehousearts.org.nz
Lake House Arts Centre
37 Fred Thomas Drive,
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
027 486 4877
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