A graphite sketch of a young man with short hair, slightly parted lips, wearing a collared shirt, looking down with a contemplative expression.

Charcoal Portrait for Adult Beginners

28th March 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 4PM

$130

A 1-day workshop to learn and build techniques of charcoal portraiture with Cindy

MATERIALS PROVIDED

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Black and white charcoal sketch of a woman's face with short hair and a serious expression.

Charcoal Portrait for Adult Beginners

20th May 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 4PM

$130

A 1-day workshop to learn and build techniques of charcoal portraiture with Cindy

MATERIALS PROVIDED.

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A black and white portrait sketch of a woman with her eyes closed, with detailed shading and textured strokes.

Expressive Portraiture in Charcoal

11th April 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 3PM

$140

A 1-day workshop developing expressive techniques with charcoal portraiture with Cindy

MATERIAL LIST PROVIDED

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A black and white portrait painting of a man in profile, wearing glasses, with short hair and a mustache.

Tonal Oil Portrait - Alla Prima

6th June 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 4PM

$150

A 1-day workshop using a monochromatic colour scheme to produce a portrait in one sitting.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

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A painted portrait of a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, showing a serious expression and bare shoulders.

Zorn Oil Portrait - Alla Prima

11th & 12th July 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 4PM

$310

A 2-day workshop introducing the limited palette of Zorn to produce an all prima portrait

MATERIALS PROVIDED

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Black and white sketch of a man with dreadlocks and a beard, smiling with visible teeth, wearing a dark shirt

Charcoal Portrait Club

Every Thursday, Commencing 8th October 2026
Meraki Studio - 21 Perry Street, Toowoomba

9.AM - 12.30PM

$350

A 10 week workshop guided course designed to help you build strong foundations in portrait drawing.

MATERIAL LIST PROVIDED

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That’s a wrap on our Drawn Away Retreat for 2025!

Two women standing outdoors, smiling at the camera. The woman on the left is wearing glasses and a black apron, with a name tag that says Cindy. The woman on the right has curly blonde hair, a colorful floral shirt, and a name tag that says Jeanne.
A woman with curly hair and glasses stands in a classroom or workshop, instructing a drawing class. She wears a beige shirt, a leather apron with text, and holds a tool in her right hand. There are drawings of a woman's face on display and papers, art supplies, water bottles, and personal items on the table in front of her.
A group of women standing on a staircase outside a building, posing for a photo on a sunny day.

What a magical weekend at the Drawn Away Art Retreat in Boonah!

Jeanne Cotter and I envisioned a nurturing space for women to connect creatively, and it truly came to life with 20 incredible attendees. Surrounded by nature, laughter, and delicious cheese platters, we kicked off Friday night in style!

Saturday was all about creativity, with Jeanne's pastel workshop and my charcoal session, followed by joyful medium swaps. A huge thank you to Claire and Sally for the nourishing meals and to Sally for capturing our precious moments!

Evenings were spent relaxing on the verandah, sharing stories and warmth. Sunday wrapped up with still life drawing and a lovely lunch at a nearby farm café.

Though it flew by, the memories will last forever. I’m so grateful for my creative partnership with Jeanne—together, we truly make wonderful things happen!

A woman with curly short hair, glasses, and earrings is drawing a portrait on a sketchpad, with a reference photo of a woman's face attached to the same board, in a classroom or art studio setting.
A display of dessert shots with raspberries on top, arranged on a wooden tray. In the background, there is a bunch of bananas, pears, a white cup with a drink, and a bunch of pink and purple flowers.