Then... just press PLAY on the video and watch

The videos will prompt you when to draw

It is Easy! You do not need any skills in technology for this course.

Donna teaches you in the first person. You get her personality and her teaching dynamic exactly as you would get her in the classroom.
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The videos are easy to watch, easy to understand and the instructions are easy to follow.
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The method of filming and recording means that nothing is lost and every bit of knowledge, every story and every nuance of tuition is included. Not only that, the instructional videos are downloadable and yours to keep forever. If you need to, you can replay them.

The 8 carefully designed lessons amount to more than 8 hours of recorded tuition. Donna Meyer goes through everything, often from different perspectives so that each individual student gains understanding. She stands in front of the whiteboard providing diagrams and demonstrations, you will feel like you are there with her. Her commitment to each student fully comprehending how to draw is apparent in her teaching style.
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Donna will directly guide your own drawings without giving you the privilege of copying from her. Observational drawing skills are just the beginning. They lay the foundation for you to become an artist.  It is important to your teacher that you find your own style.


Donna Meyer, the creator of 8Pod will be your personal tutor, available for direct, UNLIMITED feedback for the four month duration of the course.
How does the feedback work?
  • Students can send any questions or enquiries, directly to Donna via email at 8podlearntodraw@gmail.com as often as they need. 
  • ​Most feedback can be settled via email but if Donna feels that more detailed instruction is necessary, a personal meeting will be arranged via Zoom. Students will send their completed drawings via email and Donna will assess whether the drawings can be improved upon and will personally guide the student.
  • This service will be available for 4 months upon enrolment of the course.


What you will Learn?

  • In lesson one you will learn the simplest trick in the world to make drawing easy.
  • You will learn three hacks or 'tricks of the trade' to get you going whatever your current level of experience.
  • You will come to understand exactly why drawing has been difficult up until now and how to overcome this.
  • You will learn precisely what not to do whilst in the process of drawing.
  • ​You will learn the two things that differentiate an amateur artist to a professional artist.
  • You will learn how to adjust your 'seeing' so that you use a different part of the brain. This will become a well flexed muscle, making drawing easy.
  • By lesson six you will be drawing from life
  • By lesson 7 you will be sketching live animals and people. Yes, you will have the skills to do this.
  • You will also be supported through the process of finding your own inspirational images to draw and how to get everything ready to create your own artworks.
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This course will teach you all the hurdles to jump to get you going by yourself when you complete the course. ​

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You will integrate both hemispheres of the brain. Stroke and ABI patients are regular students of 8Pod for this reason. WARNING: At the end of this course you will need to buy a new hat because your brain will be bigger... and better. As well as being able to draw, expect to have improved learning capacity and heightened intuition.
"A rabbit will no longer be a rabbit. 8Pod will teach you how to bypass the part of the brain that identifies things. You will then be able to translate your new way of seeing into a drawing... easily... again and again.
Soon, your vision of the world will be different and then you will be able to draw...
anything in it!" - Donna Meyer

Frequently asked questions

How long will the course take to complete?
Upon enrolment, Donna Meyer, the creator of 8Pod will become your personal tutor. You will have direct, personal, unlimited access to Donna for 4 months. This duration allows 2 weeks per lesson. 
​However, you are at liberty to work through the course at your own pace, thereby putting no restriction on the course duration. The instructional videos are downloadable and are yours to keep forever. 
What will I need for the course?
You will need an internet connection and a printer

You will also need a set of basic art supplies:
A3 spiral bound sketchbook (minimum 110gsm)
A set of sketching or graphite pencils: 2B, 4B and 8B (minimum)
Charcoal ( Willow)
Kneadable eraser
Paper stump
Pencil Sharpener
​Black fine liner 0.04mm

Will I be able to do this course even if i have never drawn before?
Absolutely.
Is the course suitable for children?
Yes. Normally I say from the age of 12 but this is general. It will of course depend on the child's level of comprehension. Between the ages of 10-12 an adult may have to help, particularly in Lesson 6 and 7. Under the age of 10, it is a nice consideration for an adult and child to do the course together. The videos are downloadable and are yours to keep forever.
How much does the course cost?
$260. This includes 8 hours of tuition plus unlimited, personal and direct access to Donna Meyer for four months upon enrolment.
Do you accept the creative kids vouchers
Yes.
​Learn to Draw in Eden is a Creative Kids Provider.
For all children living in NSW from the age of 4.5 - 18 years,  Service NSW will supply a $100 voucher towards the cost of this course. For NSW families with more than one child within this age bracket, multiple vouchers can be redeemed.
Please email 8podlearntodraw@gmail.com to arrange this as the website is not set up to redeem the vouchers.
How long does it take to get a feedback reply?
Often straight away, but always within 24 hours.

"Dear Donna, you are a wonderful teacher who blends learning skills, with infinite patience and understanding. I hope you are proud of the work you do to bring out the best and to grow people. I look forward to working with you in the future. Take care Fleur."
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