Learn to draw from scratch — step-by-step and stress-free
I’m Peta Turner, a Brisbane-based artist and certified Cindy Wider instructor.
Learning with me you’ll get clear, easy to understand lessons and personal video critiques to help you attain incredible progress. You will use the traditional mediums of graphite, coloured pencil and charcoal to build fantastic foundational skills, culminating in creating your very own original piece of artwork.
No experience needed
Materials list included
Personalised feedback on your drawings
I learned to draw using this very method — now I teach it to complete beginners.
You can draw…. I know you can.
An example of my skills prior to studying, The Complete Online Drawing Course
Skill attained by week 21.
“Talent is pursued interest. Anything that you are willing to practice, you can do.”
Bob Ross
Taster Classes
Floral Drawing
Coloured Pencil Taster Class
Saturday, 11th of July - Mitchelton Library
Saturday, 18th of July - New Farm Library
Saturday, 8th of August - Coopers Plains Library
Short Face-to-Face Drawing Class – Suitable for beginners
Try your hand at coloured pencil drawing in this relaxed beginner-friendly session. Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on class will guide you step-by-step through a series of small floral drawings. Learn how to see shapes more clearly, build colour gradually, and apply simple shading techniques to create realistic results.
All materials provided.
Enjoy a calm, supportive environment and leave with a finished drawing and skills that can be used in your own drawing and colouring
Delightful Daisies
Coloured Pencil Taster Class
Tuesday 21st of July, 2026 - Ferny Grove, Brisbane
Short Face to Face Drawing Class – Suitable for beginners
Spend 90 minutes exploring the colourful world of coloured pencil as you create a vibrant daisy. Ideal for complete beginners, this hands-on workshop will guide you step-by-step through the drawing and colouring process. Learn how to layer colour and use a variety of coloured pencil techniques while completing a small floral artwork that is perfect for framing and displaying in your home.
All materials provided.
Enjoy a relaxed and supportive environment, and leave with a beautiful finished artwork, new drawing skills, and the confidence to continue creating at home.
One Day Class
The Old Hay Shed
Six Pencil Techniques
Monday 27th of July, 2026 - Ferny Grove, Brisbane
One Day Face to Face Drawing Class - Suitable for beginners
Join me for a one-day drawing class where you'll explore the potential of the humble graphite pencil! Perfect for complete beginners or those with some art experience, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the 6 pencil techniques used to create this artwork. Learn how to blend, shade, crosshatch, and more as you complete a finished piece using only graphite.
All materials are supplied—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Join us for a fun, relaxed day in a supportive environment and leave with new techniques you can use in all your future drawings!
The Complete Online Drawing Course
Online Group Mentoring - Suitable for Adults
This unique step-by-step course is perfect if you are an absolute beginner (even if you find it hard to draw a stick figure!) It’s also ideal if you have some experience but would like to mend gaps along with taking your drawing skills to the next level.
The Complete Online Drawing Course
1:1 Online Mentoring - Suitable for Adults and Children (12+)
This is the premium way to study The Complete Online Drawing Course, including all group content plus personalised feedback via email and individual video critiques. All feedback is tailored to each participant’s unique needs. Ideal if you can’t commit to set times and want a highly personalised experience.
Contact
Interested in learning with me? Send a message or give me a call. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Phone: +61 411 597 426
