All Smilez® art classes for kids and beginners



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There is a waitlist for regular in-studio classes. To move more quickly into an after school studio seat, please attend trial classes, holiday classes, and/or online classes.
Find out more by clicking on pages of interest in the menu.

​And if you do miss out on studio classes, then this is a MUST:
​ Join me in my NEW online Mini Art School, which is a selection of my favourite lessons from my Big Art School.
Mini Art School: Only $77nzd for 6 months ($47usd) BEST VALUE!
Big Art School: $494nzd for 1 year ($307usd)

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Here are examples from some of my students who didn't realise what BRILLIANT artists they are... until they started working with me.
Watch the videos in HERE for a peak inside my Big Art School that houses all of my lessons.  

START trying something new. START learning new skills that you can build on over time. START working with me and trusting the success that ALL of my students have had. START in the privacy of your own sketchbook. START NOW. Stop the perfectionism. Stop the comparison. Stop thinking yours isn't as good. Stop looking for the easy way out. I will show you how, and you'll have skills for LIFE.

What people are saying:

"I've been watching (my friend) posting the amazing drawings she has done that she has learned from you Kim.  It really got me intrigued, as I cannot believe how far (my friend)has improved!! Thank you for the taster course. I'm really enjoying working my way through the Animal Faces. My favourite is the deer.  I've already framed my drawing. It turned out gorgeous."  Serin V., Auckland, NZ

"Very much not just for kids. As an adult, I have tried your free sample lessons which gave me the confidence to get your full package of lessons.  I LOVE the mandala lessons, and funky landscape designs.  I have come so far with the observational drawing lessons, and the animals, my word! This is exactly the course I was in need of, and I'm happy to be able to soak it all up over a year while getting to converse with you too Kim. Thank you so much." Dana A. New Zealand

"Our family loves seeing Tilly drawing her heart out with you on her screen, then uploading her art to show you.  She can't believe how quick you often are in getting back to her with feedback and compliments. This means so much. Now she really sees herself as an artist, and she will have this for LIFE. It's even got her brother into, so I'm pleased that we can share an enrolment. Thank you Kim." Lisa Touchen - NZ

"The most therapeutic hour I spent all weekend was doing those drawings. Feels so good.  Your teaching is so easy to follow and so relatable.  You make it so easy to do great drawings. I can see why all your students love you!" Natalie Coombe - Auckland NZ

"2 months passed she drew every weekday as promised and was really comfortable drawing. She spends 1 to 2 hours drawing. She really likes you. I didn't force her to study, she actively learns with you."  Tracy Nguyen, Auckland, NZ

"Kim's lessons are great for all ages. My 6 year old loves getting Kims feedback, she is very encouraging and uplifting. You can achieve fantastic looking art with very little set up costs. Many thanks Kim, have just signed up for more :)" Arna Stevenson, Hamilton NZ


...Because time flies.  You don't want your kids to grow up to seriously think they can't draw!

​If you're in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand you're lucky because you get to book your child/children in for quality art classes and workshops: after school at the end of each term, or on school holidays.
Click Big Art School to find out the benefits, what's inside the curriculum, and to grab a FREE sample.
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You and/or your child will be able to start connecting with me straight after we start.  Post your art inside, and get feedback. This is an awesome help with accountability and motivation.  Keep that artistic groove flowing!
 
I love inspiring people of all ages to find their inner artist, and boost self-esteem, grow mindset, and appreciate the mindfulness of making art.
Online or in my Hamilton, NZ studio, or both..

Let's grow more artists


With my 25 years experience teaching Art, I know how to meet you where you're at, and GROW YOU. You'll get all the skills, tricks, and understanding to start thinking and feeling like an ARTIST.
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Access it all for ONE YEAR  --get in now at this price while you can. 
JOIN 

or try the mini art school to boost up your skills for less
10 wks access
JOIN HERE
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All Smilez®  began nearly 20 years ago for my personalised children's art,
​and since 2011 I've built up a thriving art studio full of regular students, specialising in drawing and painting.
I now also runs art classes for kids and beginners online so that I can help people all over the world.

Families are loving the confidence boost they see in their young people who take art classes at  my All Smilez  Hamilton, NZ studio. So much so that these students usually stay in my art classes for years upon years!  Now, I'm a super proud art teacher, thrilled to receive this same great feedback from parents across the world, who take part in my online art classes, with the best drawing and painting development courses for kids and beginner artists.


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Are Online Art Classes Really Worth it?​  
✅  You bet they are!!!! These lessons are the same as what I do with the students in the studio.

The benefits of learning to draw and paint
from Kim's online/ video art classes:


- your kids will spend more time creating 
- feel great about your art at any age
- your child will not grow up like so many who feel they cannot draw
- watch their faces glow and they show you their drawings with PRIDE
- they'll WOW their friends at school at start being know as that kids who can DRAW
- your whole family can participate with one login, and each one gets feedback
- fraction of the price of in-studio art classes
- no distractions from other students
- direct contact with your art teacher for questions and feedback
- lifelong skills -  Kim builds skills for you to take across all of your drawing and painting projects in and out of your enrolled course
- straight forward teaching - Kim has 25 years+ experience in helping people feel better about their drawing and painting
- a safe community for sharing photos of your art
- your child will think of themselves as an ARTIST: a creator, a problem solver, and a decision maker
- mindfulness, relaxation, and wonderful keepsakes of growth in your artistic development
- cross-curricular uses for school projects
- ideas for handmade art to give as gifts


​The website for parents, primary teachers and students, homeschool familes and schools who want create minded children, and are serious about drawing and painting. Art Teacher Kim encourages students to see and feel the principles and elements of art/design in ways that work for them. Individual style is ENCOURAGED! Teaching this, how to think like an artist, and how to draw and paint is her speciality.

(Art classes in Hamilton, New Zealand studio by private arrangement HERE)

From Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Toronto, Sault Ste Marie, Barrie, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne ... our reach is growing across Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia.

Join us from anywhere and work at your own pace.
​Come say hi!
"Everyone's an artist. Learn to think like an artist and be the boss of your own art."
Kim Garside, Primary / Intermediate Art Teacher - but blasting you way beyond!

don't want to wait for the next term of classes?

Jump the queue + jOIN the big art school NOW
Find out all about it, and get instant access to all lessons and start communicating with your teacher

You can join my database/ email list based on whether you are more interested in online art classes or in-person art classes.  Just click here to choose your preferred way to learn art from your real art teacher.  This way I can try to avoid sending you info you don't want.  I will NOT share any email addresses, and my forms are secure.  Thank you for joining me.

All Smilez ®
​Kim Garside