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Student Reviews of the Online Zoom Art Classes

“I have really enjoyed taking virtual art classes with Cathy Earle on Zoom. The 2 1⁄2 hour time period gives you enough time to complete a good portion of your art project plus have enough time for tips for improvement from Cathy.
Cathy is excellent at moving at a reasonable pace and is always available for questions. I appreciate the recordings of class she sends me. The videos give me a chance to replay what we did in class and helps me complete my art project on my own time afterwards. I would highly recommend taking a virtual art class with Cathy Earle to any art student!”
Margaret L. February 2021

“I have been attending Cathy’s water colour classes for over two years and I think the Zoom classes are a great addition. Cathy is able to show us step by step how she creates a painting. Starting from sketching out the composition and mixing paints through to the finishing touches she guides us through each step of creating our own interpretation of the subject matter. The class members are able to discuss their work with Cathy and she is able to demonstrate techniques and make suggestions to each student throughout the class. In these times of lock downs and social distancing Zoom classes have been a welcome way to keep learning.”
Pam G. February 2021

“Cathy is an easy going teacher whose classes deliver solid techniques to improve your ability. Her classes push your ability and improve all of your projects. The constructive suggestions she provides have really helped me in improving my painting.”
Martin S. January 2021

In Person Classes

“I thoroughly enjoyed taking Cathy’s Beginners Water Colour class. I am truly a beginner and feel I learned a lot particularly her method of using only three colours to paint with. She makes learning fun and her work is very inspiring. You will get individual attention as well which is great.”
Pauline A.

Cathy’s paintings as well as her instruction in watercolour painting are vibrant and professional. Her teaching style is adaptable to the needs of her different students. She encourages and inspires and teaches with thoughtfulness and patience. With Cathy being a pure colour artist and using this with her teaching, she has simplified watercolour painting for me and has shown me that you do not require a large colour palette to create beautiful works of art. I am so thankful for Cathy and how she has inspired me to resume painting after I took a 15 year break.”
Barbara M.

“I’ve really enjoyed learning watercolours from Cathy. She is able to give lots of individual attention with small groups of learners. Each week we learned how to paint different subjects, from landscapes to flowers and vases. Cathy taught us the basics of how to create a wide range of values and hues using only 3 primary colours (I took the beginner’s course). We also learned how to create ‘thumbnails’ in order to create a painting with good composition.

As an instructor, Cathy is warm and welcoming. She is always encouraging, positive and ready to give constructive feedback to even the most reluctant learners. Each class begins with a demonstration by Cathy of the subject being studied. Watching Cathy painting is a great way to actually see how she approaches her subject. I am looking forward to learning more from Cathy.
Louise D.

Thank you for a lovely experience Cathy. I loved painting in your home in the midst of your magnificent home gallery. So inspiring!
1. I enjoyed everything about the class. Cathy’s friendly manner was so welcoming. Her positive attitude spurred us on to try bolder methods. Every class, Cathy would paint what she expected from us. Examples were given and we could paint along with our own paints. Once the day’s assignment was given, Cathy moved to each of us, showing us how to improve our own paintings, modelling techniques, sometimes on our own projects. Thanks to our very small classes, each student received individual help. We had many good laughs and got to know each other as well. We always were given lots of time to work on our masterpieces.
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like. You were an excellent teacher.
2. My biggest accomplishment was learning how to blend colours and then blend that paint on paper to create lovely things I could never paint before. Everything looked so naturally joined together on paper.
3. I know I have so much more to learn and look forward to improving with new techniques. Even my initial drawing has improved. I want to paint more to improve the subjects that i have painted ie. better flowers, better birds and landscapes
4. I look forward to more classes now and in the fall. I loved every class I attended. I am retired so I am open to most dates and times.
Anne L. 2024

1- What did you most enjoy about this class? Was there anything you didn’t enjoy? The small class was wonderful and I really appreciated the demonstrations and the one on one instruction.
2- What was your biggest accomplishment? My biggest accomplishment was starting and finishing a painting I was happy with. I was bolder in my use of colour and was not afraid of trying new challenges. I painted almost everyday while I was taking the course.
Jill M.