Make the art you were born to create
with a repeatable, heart-led process for creating collages that spark joy
every single time
Make the art you
were born to create
with a repeatable, heart-led process for creating collages that spark joy
every single time
12-week online course that guides you step-by-step to create
a cohesive collage series that lights up your entire being
12-week online course that guides you step-by step to create a cohesive collage series that lights up your entire being
Master Course is now closed until January 2026
Join Waitlist to be the first notified when course opens next year
Master Course is now closed until January 2026
Join Waitlist to be the first notified when course opens next year
There's a reason you find yourself drawn to create
It's who you are.
And you know the best part?
You already have everything you need within yourself.
You just need a way to unlock it.
Collage Joy will show you how.
There's a reason you find yourself drawn to create.
It's who you are.
And you know the best part?
You already have everything you need within yourself.
You just need a way to unlock it.
Collage Joy will show you how.
Whether you're an established artist, a new artist, or you don't think you're an artist (you are!), this course will meet you where you are and help you create the art the makes you come alive.
You CAN do this.
Collage Joy is a beloved 12-week mixed media master course that will meet you where you are and give you the tools to expand artistically beyond what you ever thought possible.
Whether you're an established artist, a new artist, or you don't think you're an artist (you are!), this course will meet you where you are and help you create the art the makes you come alive.
You CAN do this.
Collage Joy is a beloved 12-week mixed media master course that will meet you where you are and give you the tools to expand artistically beyond what you ever thought possible.
Take a peek inside . . .
Take a peek inside . . .
"Collage Joy is one of the most beautiful workshops I have ever done. I am loving everything about it: the duration of 12 weeks is a perfect length to enjoy this beautiful collage journey and the lifetime access is a plus. The course contains such a lot of brilliant information and professional content. It is a real pleasure to be guided by Catherine with ease and joy . . . Best decision ever." - Christina Westenberger
"Collage Joy is one of the most beautiful workshops I have ever done. I am loving everything about it: the duration of 12 weeks is a perfect length to enjoy this beautiful collage journey and the lifetime access is a plus. The course contains such a lot of brilliant information and professional content. It is a real pleasure to be guided by Catherine with ease and joy . . . Best decision ever." - Christina Westenberger
Turning a blank canvas into
a work of art can be SCARY
✓ Maybe you have no idea where to begin.
✓ Maybe someone told you that you’re not talented… and you believed them.
✓ Maybe you start a project every now and then, but when it doesn’t live up to the expectations in your head you get frustrated and abandon the whole thing.
✓ Maybe you’re an experienced artist, but things just aren’t flowing lately… and you don’t know how to get your groove back.
Turning a blank canvas into a work of art can be SCARY
✓ Maybe you have no idea where to begin.
✓ Maybe someone told you that you’re not talented… and you believed them.
✓ Maybe you start a project every now and then, but when it doesn’t live up to the expectations in your head you get frustrated and abandon the whole thing.
✓ Maybe you’re an experienced artist, but things just aren’t flowing lately… and you don’t know how to get your groove back.
If any of these sound like you,
know that you are not alone
I've dealt with ALL of these roadblocks at some point in my creative journey.
No matter how much or how little experience you have, making art can feel overwhelming and scary. Fear of "messing up" leaves you paralyzed . . . unsure of what to do next.
That's why so many people leave their creative dreams on the back burner.
I get it - I've been there too.
But this call to create has been put in your heart for a reason.
The answer is not to ignore it.
The answer is to jump in before you feel ready . . .
and collage is the safest, most accessible way to
become the artist you are meant to be.
If any of these sound like you,
know that you are not alone
I've dealt with ALL of these roadblocks at some point in my creative journey.
No matter how much or how little experience you have, making art can feel overwhelming and scary. Fear of "messing up" leaves you paralyzed . . . unsure of what to do next.
That's why so many people leave their creative dreams on the back burner.
I get it - I've been there too.
But this call to create has been put in your heart for a reason.
The answer is not to ignore it.
The answer is to jump in before you feel ready . . .
and collage is the safest, most accessible way to become the artist you are meant to be.
If you can tear, cut and glue, you can collage!
(And I'll teach you how to get results that speaks to your soul every single time.)
Collage is the simplest, easiest medium for getting your creativity flowing and to learn what lights you up inside.
Talent and technical skills aren't needed - just the right framework, some basic guidelines and the courage to trust yourself.
You've got this!
If you can tear, cut and glue,
you can collage!
(And I'll teach you how to get results that speak to your soul every single time.)
Collage is the simplest, easiest medium for getting your creativity flowing and to learn what lights you up inside.
Talent and technical skills aren't needed - just the right framework, some basic guidelines and the courage to trust yourself.
You've got this!
Inside Collage Joy, you'll master the skills to create mixed media art you LOVE with a structured, repeatable process, while uncovering your authentic voice along the way.
Ready to follow your inner compass to the art you've always dreamed of making?
Inside Collage Joy, you'll master the skills to create mixed media art you LOVE with a structured, repeatable process, while uncovering your authentic voice along the way.
Ready to follow your inner compass to the art you've always dreamed of making?
"Starting with your 10-day (workshop) and then proceeding onto your Collage Joy was the start of an incredible journey for me!! My belief in my style... my belief in myself and my belief that not only was my collage art bringing me joy but also to others who were seeing it... It was steep learning curve but I am beyond excited with the outcome... I would thoroughly recommend your courses and know in my heart of hearts that you will always be a part of my journey that I will always remember." - Jenny Carr
"Starting with your 10-day (workshop) and then proceeding onto your Collage Joy was the start of an incredible journey for me!! My belief in my style... my belief in myself and my belief that not only was my collage art bringing me joy but also to others who were seeing it... It was steep learning curve but I am beyond excited with the outcome... I would thoroughly recommend your courses and know in my heart of hearts that you will always be a part of my journey that I will always remember." - Jenny Carr
What's Included Within Collage Joy
✓ 11 CONTENT-RICH MODULES + 2 REST WEEKS
New lessons will be released in our classroom portal every Monday starting on January 20. There will be warm-ups, demo videos, and downloadable PDFs to help you expand your mixed media toolbox and create from joy.
We’ll have two rest weeks without lessons during the course to give you a chance to catch up, reflect and integrate the new material. Scroll down for the full Collage Joy framework and timeline.
✓ 40+ HOURS OF VIDEO LESSONS
The professional videos are broken down into bite-sized chunks that you can watch anywhere and anytime. All videos are downloadable with transcripts and closed captions.
✓ 13 LIVE CALLS
Join us every Thursday on Zoom to ask questions, build community, and be fully supported in your creative process. Can’t make the LIVE calls? Recordings will be available for you to watch on your schedule!
✓ HANDS-ON SUPPORT
Community conversations happen daily, both in the classroom and our private Facebook group. I personally answer EVERY question you ask on the classroom portal.
✓ COLLAGE PAPER LIBRARY
Create a collection of collage papers you LOVE with a mindfully curated list of my top paper-making resources.
(Although the video content in this resource is freely available on my YouTube channel, the curated library will help you find the best collage-friendly paper tutorials with no digging!)
✓ PRIVATE STUDENT COMMUNITY
Make friends with like-minded people who share your interests, post your work and ask questions on our private students-only Facebook group.
Don’t use Facebook? You can also build connections in the classroom portal and on our weekly Zoom calls!
What's Included Within
Collage Joy
✓ 11 CONTENT-RICH MODULES + 2 REST WEEKS
New lessons will be released in our classroom portal every Monday starting on January 20. There will be warm-ups, demo videos, and downloadable PDFs to help you expand your mixed media toolbox and create from joy.
We’ll have two rest weeks without lessons during the course to give you a chance to catch up, reflect and integrate the new material. Scroll down for the full Collage Joy framework and timeline.
✓ 40+ HOURS OF VIDEO LESSONS
The professional videos are broken down into bite-sized chunks that you can watch anywhere and anytime. All videos are downloadable with transcripts and closed captions.
✓ 13 LIVE CALLS
Join us every Thursday on Zoom to ask questions, build community, and be fully supported in your creative process. Can’t make the LIVE calls? Recordings will be available for you to watch on your schedule!
✓ HANDS-ON SUPPORT
Community conversations happen daily, both in the classroom and our private Facebook group. I personally answer EVERY question you ask on the classroom portal.
✓ COLLAGE PAPER LIBRARY
Create a collection of collage papers you LOVE with a mindfully curated list of my top paper-making resources.
(Although most of the video content in this resource is freely available on my YouTube channel, the curated library will help you find the best collage-friendly paper tutorials with no digging!)
✓ PRIVATE STUDENT COMMUNITY
Make friends with like-minded people who share your interests, post your work and ask questions on our private students-only Facebook group.
Don’t use Facebook? You can also build connections in the classroom portal and on our weekly Zoom calls!
Who is Collage Joy for?
Collage Joy is designed for people at every stage of the creative journey.
Regardless of your experience, you will learn to approach making art with curiosity and intuition. By tuning in to what makes your heart tingle (and what leaves you cold), you'll create mixed media art that feels like an expression of your highest self.
There are three types of people drawn to Collage Joy:
THE NOVICE
You're intrigued by art and creativity, but you don't have much (or any) experience. It feels intimidating to jump feet-first into something new. You need support with exploring your creative dreams and making them come to life.
THE RETURNING ARTIST
You used to LOVE making art. Maybe you even went to art school... and then life happened. For a long time, this part of yourself was pushed aside. Now you're ready to come back and create the art of your dreams.
THE WORKING ARTIST
Art is your life. You're a practicing artist who's found success in your chosen medium(s). You long to expand into mixed media collage... and tapping into some fresh creative inspiration wouldn't hurt either!
Who is Collage Joy for?
Collage Joy is designed for people at every stage of the creative journey.
Regardless of your experience, you will learn to approach making art with curiosity and intuition. By tuning in to what makes your heart tingle (and what leaves you cold), you'll create mixed media art that feels like an expression of your highest self.
There are three types of people drawn to Collage Joy:
THE NOVICE
You're intrigued by art and creativity, but you don't have much (or any) experience. It feels intimidating to jump feet-first into something new. You need support with exploring your creative dreams and making them come to life.
THE RETURNING ARTIST
You used to LOVE making art. Maybe you even went to art school... and then life happened. For a long time, this part of yourself was pushed aside. Now you're ready to come back and create the art of your dreams.
THE WORKING ARTIST
Art is your life. You're a practicing artist who's found success in your chosen medium(s). You long to expand into mixed media collage... and tapping into some fresh creative inspiration wouldn't hurt either!
This course is for YOU if…
✓ You want to "dip your toes" into the creative waters in a fun, stress-free way
✓ You’re an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration and creative play
✓ You want a spark to rekindle your creativity after a slow season
✓ You're longing to connect deeply with yourself through the art you create
✓ You want to have fun making art that looks good - really good!
And especially if…
✓ Your heart is yearning for something more than the daily grind...but you're not sure if that's possible or what it would even look like
✓ You want to make art and creativity a bigger priority in your life
✓ You'd love to be part of a creative community that uplifts and supports you
✓ You've always dreamed of being an artist...you just need some guidance to express everything you carry in your heart
✓ You're ready to feel more awakened, alive and inspired - in art, and in life
This course is for YOU if…
✓ You want to "dip your toes" into the creative waters in a fun, stress-free way
✓ You’re an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration and creative play
✓ You want a spark to rekindle your creativity after a slow season
✓ You're longing to connect deeply with yourself through the art you create
✓ You want to have fun making art that looks good - really good!
And especially if…
✓ Your heart is yearning for something more than the daily grind...but you're not sure if that's possible or what it would even look like
✓ You want to make art and creativity a bigger priority in your life
✓ You'd love to be part of a creative community that uplifts and supports you
✓ You've always dreamed of being an artist...you just need some guidance to express everything you carry in your heart
✓ You're ready to feel more awakened, alive and inspired - in art, and in life
Student Stories
Hear from your fellow artists in their own words
Carolyn Hall
"You're going to grow in ways that you have no idea... By the end, I had found my voice."
Mary Orr
"I feel a lot more confident creating... I'm definitely getting my voice now."
Robin B
"I thought [Collage Joy] was going to be a way to learn how to collage, and it exceeded my expectations."
Student Stories
Hear from your fellow artists in their own words
Carolyn Hall
"You're going to grow in ways that you have no idea... By the end, I had found my voice."
Mary Orr
"Before I took [Collage Joy], I dabbled. I feel a lot more confident now creating... I'm definitely getting my voice now"
Robin B.
"I thought [Collage Joy] was going to be a way to learn how to collage, and it exceeded my expectations."
Jill Ehlert
"I've taken a lot of [art] courses in 35 years . . . and I would say you are the best teacher."
Melanie Grant
"You cover so many things that other instructors don't. You walked us through how to create a body of work."
Yesmean Rihbany
"Absolutely take [Collage Joy], you won't regret it for a moment . . . Super quality instruction."
Jill Ehlert
"I've taken a lot of [art] courses in 35 years . . . and I would say you are the best teacher."
Melanie Grant
"You cover so many things that other instructors don't. You walked us through how to create a body of work."
Yesmean Rihbany
"Absolutely take [Collage Joy], you won't regret it for a moment . . . Super quality instruction."
Unique to Collage Joy
Curated Collage Paper Library
Make your own custom collage papers that bring you joy each time you handle them! With a curated list of step-by-step art demos, it will be easy to quickly find my best resources on YouTube to create an extensive collage paper collection.
Lifetime Course Access
Work through the modules at the pace and rhythm that’s best for you. Even after our 12 weeks together, you’ll have unlimited access to the video lessons so you can return when inspired to expand your mixed media skills.
Focus + Flexibility
Follow the curriculum week by week, or go at your own speed. Either way, you'll have prompts, bite-sized art activities that build on each other, and a supportive curriculum to help you stay on track without the overwhelm.
Invest Risk Free
You can invest in your dreams with zero risk because the course is backed by a 100% money-backed guarantee. If you don't love Collage Joy, simply reach out within the first 14 days for a full refund.
Weekly LIVE Calls
Need inspiration, help or feeling stuck? Bring your questions to our weekly LIVE Zoom calls and I’ll make sure you’re taken care of!
Community + Support
You’ll be fully held and supported EVERY step of your journey, with daily access to Cat and her team throughout the 12 weeks, along with deeply connecting to a community of like-minded artists.
Unique to Collage Joy
Curated Collage Paper Library
Make your own custom collage papers that bring you joy each time you handle them! With a curated list of step-by-step art demos, it will be easy to quickly find my best resources on YouTube to create an extensive collage paper collection.
Lifetime Course Access
Work through the modules at the pace and rhythm that’s best for you. Even after our 12 weeks together, you’ll have unlimited access to the video lessons so you can return when inspired to expand your mixed media skills.
Focus + Flexibility
Follow the curriculum week by week, or go at your own speed. Either way, you'll have prompts, bite-sized art activities that build on each other, and a supportive curriculum to help you stay on track without the overwhelm.
Invest Risk Free
You can invest in your dreams with zero risk because the course is backed by a 100% money-backed guarantee. If you don't love Collage Joy, simply reach out within the first 14 days for a full refund.
Weekly LIVE Calls
Need inspiration, help or feeling stuck? Bring your questions to our weekly LIVE Zoom calls and I’ll make sure you’re taken care of!
Community + Support
You’ll be fully held and supported EVERY step of your journey, with daily access to Cat and her team throughout the 12 weeks, along with deeply connecting to a community of like-minded artists.
"Sounds great, but I've taken other
art courses and they didn't work for me."
I hear you! There are too many courses out there that focus on rigid rules, copying the teacher's style or achieving a very specific, narrow outcome. While this can provide short-term results, we often come away from these experiences feeling more unsure of ourselves than we did before.
Collage Joy is different. It gives you the process and parameters to work within (so you don't waste time getting frustrated) and then sets you free to follow your heart.
I'm not teaching you how to collage like me . . . I'm teaching you how to collage like the very best version of YOU! You'll feel the difference right away, I promise.
"Sounds great, but I've taken other art courses and they didn't work for me."
I hear you! There are too many courses out there that focus on rigid rules, copying the teacher's style or achieving a very specific, narrow outcome. While this can provide short-term results, we often come away from these experiences feeling more unsure of ourselves than we did before.
Collage Joy is different.
It gives you the process and parameters to work within (so you don't waste time getting frustrated) and then sets you free to follow your heart.
I'm not teaching you how to collage like me . . .
I'm teaching you how to collage like the very best version of YOU! You'll feel the difference right away, I promise.
Former students often tell me that Collage Joy is the best art course
they've EVER taken and the one that's had the BIGGEST impact on their art!
And this transformation is possible for you, too.
You just have to take that first step forward.
Former students often tell me that Collage Joy is the best art course they've EVER taken and the one that's had the BIGGEST impact on their art!
And this transformation is possible for you, too.
You just have to take that first step forward.
"This class is one of the best art programs in which I've participated, and I've been in a LOT of programs! I'm amazed with each module and each video. You are so inspiring, informative, educational, wise and heartfelt. Your generosity leaps off the videos and in the zoom calls. I'm so happy I found you! I can't wait to see how my work evolves over time through this thoughtful and deeply personal process." - Ina Jubert
"This class is one of the best art programs in which I've participated, and I've been in a LOT of programs! I'm amazed with each module and each video. You are so inspiring, informative, educational, wise and heartfelt. Your generosity leaps off the videos and in the zoom calls. I'm so happy I found you! I can't wait to see how my work evolves over time through this thoughtful and deeply personal process." - Ina Jubert
12 Weeks to Step Into the Artist You are Called to Be
Collage Joy is your roadmap to creating
art that makes you come alive.
Beginning where Collage Kickstart and Collage Joy Taster left off (although you don't need to take these workshops first), each week builds on the skills learned in the previous module. You'll be guided to grow as an artist and gain confidence as you create a collection of 16 to 18+ cohesive collages.
Here is what's inside ⤵️
12 Weeks to Step Into the Artist You are Called to Be
Collage Joy is your roadmap to creating art that makes you come alive.
Beginning where Collage Kickstart and Collage Joy Taster left off (although you don't need to take these workshops first), each week builds on the skills learned in the previous module. You'll be guided to grow as an artist and gain confidence as you create a collection of 16 to 18+ cohesive collages.
Here is what's inside ⤵️
SET YOUR FOUNDATION
Week 1
As soon as you sign up, you will unlock instant access to Week 1 lessons. This is your time to lay the foundation for the 12 weeks ahead by gathering supplies, choosing a color palette that makes your heart sing, and going on three treasure hunts for found papers, marks you love and art titles. Then you will organize all your papers and glaze those that don't fit into your palette.
SET YOUR FOUNDATION Week 1
As soon as you sign up, you will unlock instant access to Week 1 lessons. This is your time to lay the foundation for the 12 weeks ahead by gathering supplies, choosing a color palette that makes your heart sing, and going on three treasure hunts for found papers, marks you love and art titles. Then you will organize all your papers and glaze those that don't fit into your palette.
CREATE COLLAGE PAPERS YOU LOVE
Week 2
After sorting your papers during Week 1, you’ll know which colors and/or values you need for the 16+ collages you will be creating throughout this course. With the Collage Paper Library of 41 paper lessons, you'll be equipped to make papers that light you up whenever you look at them. The more collage papers you create this week, the better!
CREATE COLLAGE PAPERS Week 2
After sorting your papers during Week 1, you’ll know which colors and/or values you need for the 16+ collages you will be creating throughout this course. With the Collage Paper Library of 41 paper lessons, you'll be equipped to make papers that light you up whenever you look at them. The more collage papers you create this week, the better!
NEUTRAL COLLAGE SERIES
Weeks 3 - 4
You will begin by exploring how your neutral papers work together, starting with three warm-up sketchbook exercises that you'll wish would never end. Then using what you discovered during the warm-ups, you'll create four or more 4" x 4" collages using neutral papers, and finish them by adding a shape that intrigues you.
NEUTRAL COLLAGE SERIES Weeks 3 - 4
You will begin by exploring how your neutral papers work together, starting with three warm-up sketchbook exercises that you'll wish would never end. Then using what you discovered during the warm-ups, you'll create four or more 4" x 4" collages using neutral papers, and finish them by adding a shape that intrigues you.
COOL COLLAGE SERIES
Weeks 5 - 6
Building on what you learned making your neutral collages, you'll add cool colors to your palette. Starting with two sketchbook exercises to see what color combinations speak to you, you'll use this information to create four or more 6" x 6" collages, adding an image transfer and a shape to finish your mini-series.
COOL COLLAGE SERIES Weeks 5 - 6
Building on what you learned making your neutral collages, you'll add cool colors to your palette. Starting with two sketchbook exercises to see what color combinations speak to you, you'll use this information to create four or more 6" x 6" collages, adding an image transfer and a shape to finish your mini-series.
REST & INTEGRATE
Week 7
It’s the halfway mark and time to take a breath. This week is your chance to process and apply everything you’ve learned so far! There will be no new content so you can catch up, integrate your new skills and get ready for the second half of the course.
REST & INTEGRATE Week 7
It’s the halfway mark and time to take a breath. This week is your chance to process and apply everything you’ve learned so far! There will be no new content so you can catch up, integrate your new skills and get ready for the second half of the course.
WARM COLLAGE SERIES
Weeks 8 - 9
Continuing to layer on to what you learned in prior weeks, you’ll explore how warm and neutral papers work together as you create both warm-up and main project collages. You’ll increase the size of your collages to 8" x 8" and include a shape, a word, and another type of focal point.
WARM COLLAGE SERIES Weeks 8 - 9
Continuing to layer on to what you learned in prior weeks, you’ll explore how warm and neutral papers work together as you create both warm-up and main project collages. You’ll increase the size of your collages to 8" x 8" and include a shape, a word, and another type of focal point.
CAPSTONE COLLAGE SERIES
Weeks 10 - 11
Now it’s time to bring all your colors together - neutrals, cools and warms - as you explore color combinations in your sketchbook to discover what makes your heart tingle when you gaze at them. Using this information, you'll create your final mini-series of four or more 10" x 10" collages, this time adding a shape, word, mark and two types of focal points.
CAPSTONE COLLAGE SERIES Weeks 10 - 11
Now it’s time to bring all your colors together - neutrals, cools and warms - as you explore color combinations in your sketchbook to discover what makes your heart tingle when you gaze at them. Using this information, you'll create your final mini-series of four or more 10" x 10" collages, this time adding a shape, word, mark and two types of focal points.
FINISH YOUR COLLECTION
Week 12
Our final week together is all about finishing your collage collection, including titling, signing, sealing, varnishing, waxing, and then professionally mounting each artwork. We'll end our heart-opening journey with a final closing ceremony, reflecting on and giving gratitude for all we learned along the way.
FINISH YOUR COLLECTION Week 12
Our final week together is all about finishing your collection, including titling, signing, sealing, varnishing, waxing, and then professionally mounting each artwork. We'll end our heart-opening journey with a final closing ceremony, reflecting on and giving gratitude for all we learned along the way.
Collage Joy is not just another art course . . .
it's an experience that will forever change how you approach creativity.
(Good bye artistic blocks, copying and self-doubt!)
Collage Joy is not just another art course . . .
it's an experience that will forever change how you approach creativity.
(Good bye artistic blocks, copying and self-doubt!)
"Collage Joy is amazing in so many ways! There is plenty of guidance, lots of skill building exercises, and many opportunities for personal growth and self expression in every lesson.
By the end of the course I had learned multiple techniques for planning, assembling, and finishing a collage; my sense of composition was strengthened and more effective; I was able to create harmonious color combinations without getting bogged down by complicated theories; and I had a huge collection of unique papers I had made myself that were ready to be used in future collages.
It would have taken me years to figure out all of this stuff on my own!
I highly recommend Collage Joy for anyone — beginners who want to get a strong foundation in the process of collage making or artists looking to expand their creative toolkit — it will ignite your creative juices, get you inspired, and you will be delighted by how much fun it is! - Mary Orr
"Collage Joy is amazing in so many ways! There is plenty of guidance, lots of skill building exercises, and many opportunities for personal growth and self expression in every lesson.
By the end of the course I had learned multiple techniques for planning, assembling, and finishing a collage; my sense of composition was strengthened and more effective; I was able to create harmonious color combinations without getting bogged down by complicated theories; and I had a huge collection of unique papers I had made myself that were ready to be used in future collages.
It would have taken me years to figure out all of this stuff on my own!
I highly recommend Collage Joy for anyone — beginners who want to get a strong foundation in the process of collage making or artists looking to expand their creative toolkit — it will ignite your creative juices, get you inspired, and you will be delighted by how much fun it is! - Mary Orr
Collage Joy gives you the tools to tap into your intuition and create from the heart with a structured, repeatable process.
Starting with the collage papers you make,
to the artwork they are transformed into,
each piece will tell a story to support your journey,
and those who are drawn to what you create.
Collage Joy gives you the tools to tap into your intuition and create from the heart with a structured, repeatable process.
Starting with the collage papers you make, to the artwork they are transformed into, each piece will tell a story to support your journey, and those who are drawn to what you create.
"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)." - Jood Osborne
"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)." - Jood Osborne
As a COLLAGE JOY artist, you will . . .
Choose a color palette that speaks to your soul
Design a cohesive series that reflects YOUR voice
Create art that works compositionally
Make dozens of cohesive & unique collage papers
Embed meaning and purpose into your art
Professionally mount or frame your collage series
As a COLLAGE JOY artist, you will . . .
Choose a color palette that speaks to your soul
Design a cohesive series that reflects YOUR voice
Create art that works compositionally
Make dozens of cohesive & unique collage papers
Embed meaning into your art
Professionally mount or frame your collage series
"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. I'd definitely recommend this class! You'll have a blast. - Susan Berkowitz
"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. I'd definitely recommend this class! You'll have a blast. - Susan Berkowitz
Here's everything waiting for you inside . . .
✓ Awaken your artistic dreams (even if you can't draw or paint)
✓ Find or expand your authentic voice as an artist
✓ Master the technical skills you need to create a collage series that "works" compositionally
✓ Uncover your inner well of creative inspiration by getting curious + following what lights you up inside
✓ Integrate art into your daily life in a gentle, sustainable way
✓ Ask me anything and get support in weekly live Q&A sessions
✓ Join a thriving, supportive community of creatives just like you
✓ Learn how to finish and professionally mount your collage series
By the end of this course, you will have have a repeatable, joy-filled process for creating collages that look beautiful and make your heart sing with delight.
(But fair warning . . . it's SO much fun that you might never want to stop!)
Here's everything waiting for you inside . . .
✓ Awaken your artistic dreams (even if you can't draw or paint)
✓ Find or expand your authentic voice as an artist
✓ Master the technical skills you need to create a collage series that "works" compositionally
✓ Uncover your inner well of creative inspiration by getting curious + following what lights you up inside
✓ Integrate art into your daily life in a gentle, sustainable way
✓ Ask me anything and get support in weekly live Q&A sessions
✓ Join a thriving, supportive community of creatives just like you
✓ Learn how to finish and professionally mount your collage series
By the end of this course, you will have a repeatable, joy-filled process for creating collages that look beautiful and make your heart sing with delight.
(But fair warning . . . it's SO much fun that you might never want to stop!)
How would you like to create gorgeous collages like these?
The good news is that YOU CAN, whether you're a new artist or a seasoned pro.
All of these beautiful artworks were made by students like you inside COLLAGE JOY.
How would you like to create gorgeous collages like these?
The good news is that YOU CAN, whether you're a new artist or a seasoned pro.
All of these beautiful artworks were made by students like you inside COLLAGE JOY.
I'm so certain you'll love Collage Joy that I
gladly offer a money-back guarantee.
If within 14 days of starting the program you discover it's not for you,
I'll give you a full refund.
No red tape, no questions asked.
I want to make it a no-brainer for you to invest in yourself and your art with zero risk!
The only way you can lose is if you don't take this step and give Collage Joy a try.
I'm so certain you'll love
Collage Joy that I gladly
offer a money-back guarantee.
If within 14 days of starting the program you discover it's not for you,
I'll give you a full refund.
No red tape, no questions asked.
I want to make it a no-brainer for you to invest in yourself and your art with zero risk!
The only way you can lose is if you don't take this step and give Collage Joy a try.
In 12 Weeks This Could Be You!
Over the top AMAZING student art ❤️
In 12 Weeks This Could Be You!
Over the top AMAZING student art ❤️
“Your class really exceeded my expectations. I think it's rare to learn from someone who is both an excellent artist and an accomplished teacher. You created a program so rich with content and beautifully organized. And your unbelievably quick responses to all our questions and the live weekly meetings made this class not feel virtual, but live. I really grew as an artist. I'm not new to the medium and as a learner who wants to continue to grow, your program helped me explore and embrace a different creative process. Thank you for creating such a rich learning and creative experience.” – Yesmean Rihbany
“Your class really exceeded my expectations. I think it's rare to learn from someone who is both an excellent artist and an accomplished teacher. You created a program so rich with content and beautifully organized. And your unbelievably quick responses to all our questions and the live weekly meeting made this class not feel virtual, but live. I really grew as an artist. I'm not new to the medium and as a learner who wants to continue to grow, your program helped me explore and embrace a different creative process. Thank you for creating such a rich learning and creative experience.” – Yesmean Rihbany
I promise to hold nothing
back during our 12 weeks together.
From how to create those thin white circles, to creating a composition that "works", to mounting your art to a cradled board, I'm sharing all I've learned from decades of collage experience.
As you grow in your art, I'm here to help you and answer any questions you have along the way!
I promise to hold nothing back during our 12 weeks together.
From how to create those thin white circles, to creating a composition that "works", to mounting your art to a cradled board, I'm sharing all I've learned from decades of collage experience.
As you grow in your art, I'm here to help you and answer any questions you have along the way!
"Taking this workshop really catapulted me into a different head space for creating my art. I now have a whole new set of skills to take my art to new levels. It was an amazing workshop. Not to be missed." - Emily B.
"Taking this workshop really catapulted me into a different head space for creating my art. I now have a whole new set of skills to take my art to new levels. It was an amazing workshop. Not to be missed." - Emily B.
Hi, I'm Cat!
And I want to share a truth that changed my life: collage is so much more than just painting, cutting and gluing paper. It is also a transformative path for discovering what truly lights you up and stepping into the artist you were always meant to be.
How do I know? Because this is my story. Learning to collage set my life on a course I could never have imagined, transforming it for the better in more ways than I can count.
But it wasn’t always this way…
For the first 33 years of my life, I was convinced "I didn’t have an artistic bone in my body". I didn’t know how to paint or draw, which I thought were the minimum “requirements” to be an artist. So I avoided art making altogether.
All of that changed when I created my first collage to relieve stress from an overwhelming career.
What began as a simple, restorative hobby soon became a guiding light, teaching me to follow my inner compass through life's ups and downs.
This 12-week workshop is designed to give you a framework for creating consistently beautiful collage art you LOVE…
All while helping you claim (or reclaim) your birthright as an artist, unlocking more and more of the creative potential that was yours all along.
The methods I teach in COLLAGE JOY changed my life and the lives of my students. They can change yours too.
I would be deeply honored to guide you on this heart-opening journey and can’t wait to see how you, and your art, transform along the way.
Hi, I'm Cat!
And I want to share a truth that changed my life: collage is so much more than just painting, cutting and gluing paper. It is also a transformative path for discovering what truly lights you up and stepping into the artist you were always meant to be.
How do I know? Because this is my story. Learning to collage set my life on a course I could never have imagined, transforming it for the better in more ways than I can count.
But it wasn’t always this way…
For the first 33 years of my life, I was convinced "I didn’t have an artistic bone in my body". I didn’t know how to paint or draw, which I thought were the minimum “requirements” to be an artist. So I avoided art making altogether.
All of that changed when I created my first collage to relieve stress from an overwhelming career.
What began as a simple, restorative hobby soon became a guiding light, teaching me to follow my inner compass through life's ups and downs.
This 12-week workshop is designed to give you a framework for creating consistently beautiful collage art you LOVE…
All while helping you claim (or reclaim) your birthright as an artist, unlocking more and more of the creative potential that was yours all along.
The methods I teach in COLLAGE JOY changed my life and the lives of my students. They can change yours too.
I would be deeply honored to guide you on this heart-opening journey and can’t wait to see how you, and your art, transform along the way.
Dear artist (yes YOU!),
I believe you've read this far for a reason.
- Maybe you feel a gentle pull towards creativity, but you're scared to take the leap.
- Maybe you're finally ready to focus on yourself after spending a long time taking care of everyone else.
- Maybe you're a practicing artist, feeling the pull to move beyond the familiar and embrace new artistic possibilities.
No matter where you are in life's journey, if you listen closely, perhaps you can hear your heart whispering "this is for me"?
If so, click below to start your journey!
Our community is waiting to welcome you with open arms and hearts.
Still unsure if COLLAGE JOY is right for you?
You can connect with me HERE.
I hope to see you in class this January..
Dear artist (yes YOU!),
I believe you've read this far for a reason.
- Maybe you feel a gentle pull towards creativity, but you're scared to take the leap.
- Maybe you're finally ready to focus on yourself after spending a long time taking care of everyone else.
- Maybe you're a practicing artist, feeling the pull to move beyond the familiar and embrace new artistic possibilities.
No matter where you are in life's journey, if you listen closely, perhaps you can hear your heart whispering "this is for me"?
If so, click below to start your journey!
Our community is waiting to welcome you with open arms and hearts.
Still unsure if COLLAGE JOY is right for you?
You can connect with me HERE.
I hope to see you in class this January..
Maybe you're wondering . . .
Maybe you're wondering . . .
Don't see your question here?
Hit this button to ask me and I'll respond jiffy quick.c
This class is intended for all levels of artists, from those just beginning to explore mixed media to those who already exhibit their art. I will be sharing my personal step-by-step process for creating intuitive collage. As with any workshop, you will naturally integrate the parts that resonate and are meant for your stage of artistic growth, no matter your artistic level.
Each week there will be a LIVE Zoom session with me where you can get all your questions answered. Don't worry if you can't make it - we'll have recordings available. You can also reach out for support within the course platform or our private Facebook group.
Our student Facebook community is a great place to share and discuss your work with other students. However, there are no formal art critiques inside Collage Joy.
My intention for this course is for you to learn and follow what YOU like in order to discover your artistic voice. Critiques can become a crutch when artists seek outside validation rather than trusting their own inner knowing.
While you'll have tons of opportunity to ask me questions, the goal is not to critique your work. Collage Joy is about creating freely and unlocking more of yourself, discovering that you already have everything you need inside.
You'll have lifetime access to this workshop. This means that as long as Catherine Rains, LLC is in business offering online courses, Collage Joy is yours! (You can also download the videos and resources if desired.)
You probably have most, if not all, of what you need to create stunning collage papers and your collage series. Watch the "Suggested Supplies" and "Choosing Your Color Palette" videos in Module One before purchasing anything. You might have most of what you need for Collage Joy already!
You can access the prerecorded video lessons from most mobile devices and computers with high speed internet. You'll get instant access to Module One (collage foundations) as soon as you sign up. A new content-rich module will be released every Monday, starting with Module Two on January 20.
We'll have LIVE Q&A events on Zoom each week during the course. Recordings will be stored on the workshop platform under the week they occurred and will be posted to our private Facebook group.
You will receive a confirmation email as soon as you sign up. Login instructions will be sent to the email you used during registration. If this is the first time you are taking a class with me, you will receive a random password for the classroom site. Once you are logged in, you will be able to go into your settings and change the password. If you've already taken an online course with me, Collage Joy will automatically be added to your existing member account (assuming you used the same email when registering).
You will receive Module One lessons as soon as you sign up. This will give you lots of time to gather supplies, choose your color palette, organize your collage papers, glaze the papers that don't match your chosen palette, and go on three fun treasure hunts. Module Two's lessons will be made available on Monday, January 20, and you'll get a new set of recorded lessons every Monday after that.
You have 14 days from the day you signed up to go through the available lessons and decide whether this workshop and myself as a teacher is a fit for your learning style. I want you to be delighted with what I'm sharing. If you aren't, simply contact my team at collagejoylove@gmail.com and we'll happily refund your full purchase price.
You will be invited to join a private Facebook group where you can share what you are creating, cheer each other on, and ask questions throughout our time together. We truly have the most amazing supportive community of artists and I know you'll LOVE being part of it.
You don’t need to use Facebook to take Collage Joy. The lessons will be hosted on a private classroom portal and the live calls will use Zoom.
The only thing that we use Facebook for is our student community group. However, you can still connect to our community through the comments section of each lesson. A recording of the weekly LIVE Q&A sessions will be stored on the workshop platform, so you don't need Facebook to view the recordings.
What if you don’t use Facebook but really want to access the student community? Some students have chosen to set up a private Facebook page exclusively for this course and then delete their account when Collage Joy is over.
You have the option of completing each week's recorded lessons the same week they are released, or whenever you feel inspired. With lifetime access to the modules, you cannot fall behind. I encourage you to follow your own inner rhythm as you move through each week's lessons.
The doors to Collage Joy will open in January 2025.
The course will not be available again until January 2026, so don't wait!
Maybe you're wondering . . .
Maybe you're wondering . . .
Don't see your question here?
Don't see your question here?
This class is intended for all levels of artists, from those just beginning to explore mixed media to those who already exhibit their art. I will be sharing my personal step-by-step process for creating intuitive collage. As with any workshop, you will naturally integrate the parts that resonate and are meant for your stage of artistic growth, no matter your artistic level.
Each week there will be a LIVE Zoom session with me where you can get all your questions answered. Don't worry if you can't make it - we'll have recordings available. You can also reach out for support within the course platform or our private Facebook group.
Our student Facebook community is a great place to share and discuss your work with other students. However, there are no formal art critiques inside Collage Joy.
My intention for this course is for you to learn and follow what YOU like and begin uncovering your artistic voice. Feedback can become a crutch in many cases, as artists may come to depend on outside validation rather than trusting their own inner knowing.
While you'll have tons of opportunity to ask me questions, the goal is not to critique your work. Collage Joy is about creating freely and unlocking more of yourself, discovering that you already have everything you need inside.
You'll have lifetime access to this workshop. This means that as long as Catherine Rains, LLC is in business offering online courses, Collage Joy is yours! (You can also download the videos and resources if desired.)
You probably have most, if not all, of what you need to create stunning collage papers and your collage series. Watch the "Suggested Supplies" and "Choosing Your Color Palette" videos in Module One before purchasing anything. You might have most of what you need for Collage Joy already!
You can access the prerecorded video lessons from most mobile devices and computers with high speed internet. You'll get instant access to Module One (collage foundations) as soon as you sign up. A new content-rich module will be released every Monday, starting with Module Two on January 20.
We'll have LIVE Q&A events on Zoom each week during the course. Recordings will be stored on the workshop platform under the week they occurred and will be posted to our private Facebook group.
You will receive a confirmation email as soon as you sign up. Login instructions will be sent to the email you used during registration. If this is the first time you are taking a class with me, you will receive a random password for the classroom site. Once you are logged in, you will be able to go into your settings and change the password. If you've already taken an online course with me, Collage Joy will automatically be added to your existing member account (assuming you used the same email when registering).
You will receive Module One lessons as soon as you sign up. This will give you lots of time to gather supplies, choose your color palette, organize your collage papers, glaze the papers that don't match your chosen palette, and go on three fun treasure hunts. Module Two's lessons will be made available on Monday, January 20, and you'll get a new set of recorded lessons every Monday after that.
You have 14 days from the day you signed up to go through the available lessons and decide whether this workshop and myself as a teacher is a fit for your learning style. I want you to be delighted with what I'm sharing. If you aren't, simply contact my team at collagejoylove@gmail.com and we'll happily refund your full purchase price.
You will be invited to join a private Facebook group where you can share what you are creating, cheer each other on, and ask questions throughout our time together. We truly have the most amazing supportive community of artists and I know you'll LOVE being part of it.
You don’t need to use Facebook to take Collage Joy. The lessons will be hosted on a private classroom portal and the live calls will use Zoom.
The only thing that we use Facebook for is our student community group. However, you can still connect to our community through the comments section of each lesson. A recording of the weekly LIVE Q&A sessions will be stored on the workshop platform, so you don't need Facebook to view the recordings.
What if you don’t use Facebook but really want to access the student community? Some students have chosen to set up a private Facebook page exclusively for this course and then delete their account when Collage Joy is over.
You have the option of completing each week's recorded lessons the same week they are released, or whenever you feel inspired. With lifetime access to the modules, you cannot fall behind. I encourage you to follow your own inner rhythm as you move through each week's lessons.
The doors to Collage Joy will open in January 2025.
The course will not be available again until January 2026, so don't wait!
"Collage Joy has been the best class I have taken over the internet."
- Denise Szafran
"Collage Joy has been the best class I have taken over the internet." - Denise Szafran
I can't wait to welcome you to the COLLAGE JOY classroom in 2025!