“Collage Joy has been the best class I have taken over the internet. As a retired teacher I appreciate a course that is well planned out. Catherine has done an amazing job organizing the class into incremental steps. Both beginners and people with more collage experience would enjoy the collages that build intricacies each week. Every warmup collage each week was exciting on its own and that’s not even the main collage for the week.

Catherine's calm, personable manner makes the class what it is. Her weekly Facebook videos are a joy. She is completely accessible to students. I have greatly improved my art skills because of what I have learned in this class. ”

Denise Szafran

“Collage Joy is the ultimate resource to learn everything you need to know about creating your own unique collage fodder, understanding the elements of collage art, and developing your artistic voice with torn and cut papers.

Collage Joy is probably the most detailed and well thought out online art course that I have taken to date. Cat explains why and what she uses , recommending certain products to create her art as well as techniques that are specific for collage art. Collage Joy is a master class for any artist seriously wanting to learn or elevate the art of torn paper. ”

Melanie Grant

“Even though I have been painting for many years - watercolor, acrylics and a little collage - you have presented so many lessons that I know I will incorporate into my work. I thought collage would be a cake walk, but in this course I came to understand that there's quite a lot of thought and consideration that goes into the work, in addition to turning over many decisions to my inner creative power. I loved your frequent reminders to trust our instincts, to work intuitively, and your emphasis on choosing a color palette and sticking with it.”

Elizabeth Orsini

“I truly enjoyed EVERYTHING about this collage class!!! From the instruction to the excellent filming and direction, sped up when necessary and real time when needed... you expertly captured a wonderful experience for all... Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have shared and being so brave!  You have inspired me that it is never too late for another beginning.   ”

Jennifer Trujillo

“I came to Collage Joy having worked in collage and mixed media for quite some time, but found tremendous value in Cat's approach to creating series or collection - narrowing a palette, experimenting with small studies, building a personal library of marks, images, and titles, and options for finishing off the work. All that, with a beautiful overlay of staying in touch with creative intention and gratitude, which is how I believe a personal signature style will emerge. And, whether you are experienced or a beginner, those collage fodder technique lessons - what fun!”

Kate McEnroe

“The College Joy workshop was incredibly inspiring. Each week's projects were clearly demonstrated. Very easy to follow, clear instructions with lots of room to make the work your own, not just copy someone's technique.

At first I was skeptical of taking something online, fearing that I would not be able to follow along or there would be no place to ask questions. But all my questions were in fact answered in a very timely fashion and were very helpful. I was able to follow along at my own pace, which was great because I was working at the time.

Taking the workshop really catapulted me into a different head space for creating my art. I now have a whole new set of skills to hopefully take my art to new levels. It was an amazing workshop. Not to be missed.”

Emily B

“This class has been a 12 on a scale from 1-10. I am so impressed with your teaching skills; that you're providing "guides" not rules (like a Tim Holtz "You do you" approach); and your digital skills—not a usual combo for an artist. I appreciate the platform you use — flawless.”

Jood Osborn

“I am delighted to affirm the “ Joy” in Collage Joy.
1. You clearly find joy in your art and your ability to pass it on to others, and as a result, we, your students feel that. It lifts us up.
2. You have worked hard to make the classes fun, interesting, and build on each other seamlessly. They work for all levels of art student.
3. You have crammed so much into the course, including the supplies and how to use them, collage paper making techniques, embellishments and how to use them to finish the basic work, and design techniques that are simple to follow.
4. Your Q and A have been very illuminating and I love that you have encouraged the whole group to work with each other. It’s so rewarding to post one’s pathetic efforts and have a bunch of thumbs up from fellow students!”

Wendy Woollard

CEO, John Doe Corp

“Collage Joy has been a unique learning experience. Cat takes you through the whole process in detailed steps, from mixing your own color palette to hanging your professionally finished work of art. Along the way, she shares methods to achieve elements unique to the style she has developed over years of collaging. I felt as if I was in a live class because she was responsive to every question posed on either the course site or in the live Q&A on Facebook. The private Facebook group was an essential feature for me. I had the support and encouragement of fellow classmates as we faced the same challenges.”

Kathy Conway

“This class really was a joy! I learned so much from Cat. I really liked the idea of working in a series with a limited palette. I hadn't done that before and found it took my collages to a new level. I love how the lessons build on each other, bit by bit adding more complexity to one's designs as you go. Her additional tips and tricks were helpful. I'd definitely recommend this class! You'll have a blast.”

 Susan Berkowitz

“The course is excellent in many, many ways.
My personal journey was huge. I started with very little knowledge of collage although I had a love of it.
I have done other online course with a limited amount of success. In yours, I learned the basics - paper, glue brushes and so on. I loved the small and very clear steps to moving forward - cool and warm colours - whoever heard the like? A whole new world.

I loved your style of presentation, - laid back, accommodating and so humble. You are seriously talented, I suspect you are unaware of how good you really are. From the very bottom of my heart - thank you, you have changed my life for the better. Perhaps, one day, I’ll call myself an artist because of you.”

Mary-Rose

“The lessons are built up very carefully -step by step- and they give information about all aspects of the art of collage making: materials, techniques, content of your art, the alternatives, problems and solutions. The information is given in manageable 'pieces', so you can choose the topics you are most interested in and have the possibility to learn and at the same time do it your own way.

The course leads you from making small collages to gradually working bigger and also works towards finishing your work, ready to hang on the wall. The whole process is covered.
Catherine is very enthusiastic and attentive, following closely what her students make and answering every question.”

Marielle Freeman