Forrest Hill, Auckland

Where little hands
make big art

Creative drawing and painting classes for kids aged 3.5–15. No mistakes, no rules — just pure joy, colour, and confidence-building fun.

Young boy in the Art4Kidz studio Student with hummingbird canvas painting Young student showing her fox painting
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All ages welcome 3.5 to 15 years
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All supplies included Nothing to bring

Art for every child

Children love to have fun, they love to laugh, and they love the simple colourful things in life. Art4Kidz provides a fun-filled environment for young children to express, grow, create, and build self-confidence through art. We offer creative drawing classes, painting with brushes, and finger and hand painting — because every child deserves a place where they can make something wonderful.

They started at — and they're still here!

These two girls walked through our door at 3.5 years old. Now at 8, they're still creating, still growing, and still smiling every class.

That's what Art4Kidz is about — not just a term or two, but a creative journey that grows with your child year after year.

4.5+ years of growth,
creativity & confidence
Two girls at age 3.5 showing their first paintings at Art4Kidz Age 3.5
The same two girls at age 8 with their advanced canvas paintings Age 8

A class for every age & stage

Structured lessons with room for creativity — every child learns at their own pace, in a group that suits their age.

Ages 4–5

Little Explorers

Basic shapes, line, colour and elements that give your child the skills to draw anything they can imagine.

$224 / term

All art supplies included

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Ages 5–7

Young Artists

All the core elements of art — size, proportion, and colouring techniques — delivered with buckets of fun.

$224 / term

All art supplies included

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Ages 7–10

Combo Class

Pencil sketching, acrylic painting on canvas, and watercolour — a full creative experience for growing artists.

$246 / term

All art supplies included

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Ages 8–15

Advanced Painting

Canvas acrylic painting with guided technique plus independent creative projects to build real artistic range.

$246 / term

All art supplies included

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Carma Jewell — Art4Kidz founder and head tutor

Head Tutor & Owner

"I love children as much as I love art — when you combine the two, you get Art4Kidz."

My name is Carma Jewell. I'm an artist and a qualified Art Tutor, and after years of teaching young children I discovered one important fact: children love to have fun. No matter what their drawing looks like, their little faces beam with pride at their own creations.

At Art4Kidz we recognise that every child has a unique personality. Some are shy, some are outspoken, some can sit still while others need to be active — so we find effective ways to teach all those different personalities in one class, rather than boxing children into a single mould.

More About Carma

More than an art class

Every child leaves with a finished piece they're proud of — and a little more confidence than when they arrived.

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No mistakes in art

Every mark is valid. We encourage free expression so children paint without fear and grow without limits.

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Builds real confidence

Watching their own artwork come to life gives children a genuine sense of pride and self-belief that carries beyond the studio.

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Qualified tutor

Carma Jewell is a qualified Art Tutor and practising artist with years of experience teaching children of all ages and personalities.

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Everything provided

All art supplies are included in the term fee. Just drop your child off — we handle the rest.

Art that means something

Every child walks out with something they made themselves — and that changes how they see what they're capable of.

Student beaming with pride next to her hummingbird painting
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Confidence

Their face says it all

There's a moment in every class when a child steps back and looks at what they've just made. That look of pride — that's what Art4Kidz is really about. We believe every child is capable of creating something beautiful, and we make sure they believe it too.

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For everyone

Art is for the whole family

Sunday Painting sessions bring parents, grandparents, and kids to the same easel. No experience needed — just a willingness to have fun and try something new together. Some of our best work comes from adults who haven't picked up a brush since primary school.

Mother and daughter holding their colourful finished canvases
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Real results

A finished canvas every term

Students don't just practice — they produce. Every term, every child completes real artwork they take home and keep. From watercolour drawings to full acrylic canvases, the Art4Kidz studio turns up something remarkable week after week.

What parents are saying

Real words from Art4Kidz families.

"My daughter absolutely loves going to Art4Kidz. She comes home so proud of what she's made, and her confidence has grown enormously since she started."

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Sarah M.

Parent of a 7-year-old

"Carma is amazing with kids. She knows how to get the best out of each child, whether they're shy or full of energy. My son asks every week if it's Art4Kidz day yet."

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James T.

Parent of a 9-year-old

"We've tried a few art classes and nothing comes close. The structured-yet-free approach is perfect — our kids actually learn real technique while having a blast."

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Lisa K.

Parent of two students

Family with completed canvases
Mother and daughter with paintings
Children with rose paintings
Group outside the studio with finished paintings

Ready to unleash your child's inner artist?

Classes are filling up fast. Get in touch to check availability and book a spot for your child this term.

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