TESTIMONIALS
Here's what students and parents say about their experience at my school:
FROM PARENTS:
"Catherine's Art School is a true gem. We are so lucky to have found her. She has a created a space where creativity is nourished and artists of any age can be themselves. I tell everyone I know - she is the BEST!!!" -- Lindsay Hanson
"Catherine is an amazing art teacher, who is super flexible and easy to work with. Her ability to work with my son and his learning disability was truly admirable and her talent with teaching kids how to express themselves through art. I would recommend her to anyone interested in expanding their child’s artistic talent and also to allow kids to explore their ability to use their creative mind. Can’t say enough good things about this art school." -- Nathan Souza
"Finding an activity that Mason truly enjoyed was a challenge. He never had much interest in sports, and many of the activities we signed him up for were met with complaints and reluctance to go. Art class has been completely different. From the very beginning, Mason looked forward to attending and would constantly ask when his next class was. It has been wonderful to see him so excited and engaged in something he genuinely loves.
Catherine creates such a calm, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and being creative. Her classes encourage imagination while providing a relaxing space for kids to explore their artistic abilities. We are so grateful to have found an activity that Mason enjoys so much and highly recommend these classes to other families." -- Kaitlyn Rodrigues
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for about 3 years now. Catherine continues to support my daughter's interests, where her confidence shows in her artwork. Catherine provides an environment that allows the kids to explore their own path. I like how Catherine continues to note particular materials that my daughter enjoys to use, and provides options similar to keep her interest. I would recommend Catherine as an art instructor that provides a great space to allow young artists to explore their individual talents in a comfortable setting." -- Nikki Rodrigues
Catherine Carter is one of the greatest art teachers of children and teens that I have ever encountered. My son, Harry, took his first art class with Catherine when he was only 7. Since then, he has taken at least 7 or 8 different classes and workshops with Catherine. Catherine has the unique ability to coax out each child’s Divine Spark, and I am so grateful that we found her. My son is now 17, and I can truly say that he is a better human and artist for having met and studied with Catherine." -- Corinna Raznikov
"My son William has grown leaps and bounds working under Catherine. He finds joy and comfort in her classroom, and his confidence has increased during this process. The kindness that she has shown him is priceless. I highly recommend giving a child the gift of creativity." -- Amy Hughes
"Catherine is pure artistic joy. Very easy to sign up and work with her. The space is bright, airy, and easy to locate. My daughter can not get enough of her classes." -- Robin delaFuente
"My daughter's first art class at Catherine Carter's Art School exceeded all expectations, leaving me truly impressed. Despite my daughter's inherent passion for art, she lacked confidence in her abilities. However, the dynamic shifted after attending Catherine's summer art camp. Catherine's guidance and the nurturing environment worked wonders, transforming my daughter's perspective, and boosting her confidence, a transformation that speaks volumes about Catherine's impact." -- Laura Robarge
"We cannot sing Catherine's praises enough! Her work with our daughter over the years has allowed our girl to blossom as an artist and a student. Catherine is creative and encouraging, while at the same time bringing a wealth of experience to help our daughter grow as an artist." -- Alison Wallace
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for the last 2 years - she is fabulous! She is a wonderful, encouraging instructor that distills complicated techniques into easy-to-follow steps, while at the same time encouraging creativity and self-expression - which results in some fabulous artwork. My daughter has learned an incredible amount and continues to reference the techniques she learned in Catherine's classes. And I now have a great collection of art!" -- Stephanie Hijazi
"My daughter's been taking drawing classes with Catherine for just about a year now, both in person and virtually. She has learned about shading and angles, and has gotten practice using different materials. Catherine's style really makes the students comfortable with exploring their artistic sides and developing their talent. My daughter really enjoys her classes." -- Kelly Chasse
"Catherine’s art classes were fantastic - my kids had such a great time and worked on three fantastic pieces. Totally recommend to anyone looking for an art class for their kids" -- Corinne Gamache
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for years and looks so forward to going every time! Catherine is so patient and encouraging; she has really helped our daughter to blossom and have the confidence in her art skills; such a great experience!" -- Leilah Moses
"Absolutely wonderful art school for kids and adults. Have brought my son multiple times during his school break, and Catherine and her staff have always offered up a wonderful experience. Highly recommended to any individual that is just getting started or to those that would like to refine their skills further." -- Robert Araujo
"My daughter absolutely loved her experience in Catherine’s art class. Catherine was so welcoming and provided great instruction tailored to individual interests and skill level. The studio space is amazing too! We will definitely be looking for more opportunities to return." -- Greta Anderson
"Catherine's Art School is a true gem. We are so lucky to have found her. She has a created a space where creativity is nourished and artists of any age can be themselves. I tell everyone I know - she is the BEST!!!" -- Lindsay Hanson
"Catherine is an amazing art teacher, who is super flexible and easy to work with. Her ability to work with my son and his learning disability was truly admirable and her talent with teaching kids how to express themselves through art. I would recommend her to anyone interested in expanding their child’s artistic talent and also to allow kids to explore their ability to use their creative mind. Can’t say enough good things about this art school." -- Nathan Souza
"Finding an activity that Mason truly enjoyed was a challenge. He never had much interest in sports, and many of the activities we signed him up for were met with complaints and reluctance to go. Art class has been completely different. From the very beginning, Mason looked forward to attending and would constantly ask when his next class was. It has been wonderful to see him so excited and engaged in something he genuinely loves.
Catherine creates such a calm, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and being creative. Her classes encourage imagination while providing a relaxing space for kids to explore their artistic abilities. We are so grateful to have found an activity that Mason enjoys so much and highly recommend these classes to other families." -- Kaitlyn Rodrigues
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for about 3 years now. Catherine continues to support my daughter's interests, where her confidence shows in her artwork. Catherine provides an environment that allows the kids to explore their own path. I like how Catherine continues to note particular materials that my daughter enjoys to use, and provides options similar to keep her interest. I would recommend Catherine as an art instructor that provides a great space to allow young artists to explore their individual talents in a comfortable setting." -- Nikki Rodrigues
Catherine Carter is one of the greatest art teachers of children and teens that I have ever encountered. My son, Harry, took his first art class with Catherine when he was only 7. Since then, he has taken at least 7 or 8 different classes and workshops with Catherine. Catherine has the unique ability to coax out each child’s Divine Spark, and I am so grateful that we found her. My son is now 17, and I can truly say that he is a better human and artist for having met and studied with Catherine." -- Corinna Raznikov
"My son William has grown leaps and bounds working under Catherine. He finds joy and comfort in her classroom, and his confidence has increased during this process. The kindness that she has shown him is priceless. I highly recommend giving a child the gift of creativity." -- Amy Hughes
"Catherine is pure artistic joy. Very easy to sign up and work with her. The space is bright, airy, and easy to locate. My daughter can not get enough of her classes." -- Robin delaFuente
"My daughter's first art class at Catherine Carter's Art School exceeded all expectations, leaving me truly impressed. Despite my daughter's inherent passion for art, she lacked confidence in her abilities. However, the dynamic shifted after attending Catherine's summer art camp. Catherine's guidance and the nurturing environment worked wonders, transforming my daughter's perspective, and boosting her confidence, a transformation that speaks volumes about Catherine's impact." -- Laura Robarge
"We cannot sing Catherine's praises enough! Her work with our daughter over the years has allowed our girl to blossom as an artist and a student. Catherine is creative and encouraging, while at the same time bringing a wealth of experience to help our daughter grow as an artist." -- Alison Wallace
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for the last 2 years - she is fabulous! She is a wonderful, encouraging instructor that distills complicated techniques into easy-to-follow steps, while at the same time encouraging creativity and self-expression - which results in some fabulous artwork. My daughter has learned an incredible amount and continues to reference the techniques she learned in Catherine's classes. And I now have a great collection of art!" -- Stephanie Hijazi
"My daughter's been taking drawing classes with Catherine for just about a year now, both in person and virtually. She has learned about shading and angles, and has gotten practice using different materials. Catherine's style really makes the students comfortable with exploring their artistic sides and developing their talent. My daughter really enjoys her classes." -- Kelly Chasse
"Catherine’s art classes were fantastic - my kids had such a great time and worked on three fantastic pieces. Totally recommend to anyone looking for an art class for their kids" -- Corinne Gamache
"My daughter has been taking classes with Catherine for years and looks so forward to going every time! Catherine is so patient and encouraging; she has really helped our daughter to blossom and have the confidence in her art skills; such a great experience!" -- Leilah Moses
"Absolutely wonderful art school for kids and adults. Have brought my son multiple times during his school break, and Catherine and her staff have always offered up a wonderful experience. Highly recommended to any individual that is just getting started or to those that would like to refine their skills further." -- Robert Araujo
"My daughter absolutely loved her experience in Catherine’s art class. Catherine was so welcoming and provided great instruction tailored to individual interests and skill level. The studio space is amazing too! We will definitely be looking for more opportunities to return." -- Greta Anderson
FROM MY ADULT STUDENTS:
"I have greatly enjoyed taking art classes, both in person and virtually, with Catherine. She has a wonderful personal style that welcomes both neophytes (like myself) and more practiced artists. I have taken classes in acrylic and colored pencil as well as glass drawing technique, and came away each time with greater skill and confidence while thoroughly enjoying myself. I highly recommend taking a class with her!" -- Ted McIntyre
"I learned so much about color in Catherine's class, and for me, color confidence is the key to a successful, mood evoking piece. She absolutely, with playful experimentation and her signature kindness, coaxed out my reluctant inner artist." -- Jane Woodbridge
"I've really enjoyed taking a number of classes at Catherine Carter's studio. I've learned and grown with each one. Catherine is skillful at teaching techniques with different mediums, and she's adept at tailoring her guidance to each student artist's needs. She is positive and encouraging in a way that inspires my efforts. I should also note that she has taken all necessary precautions to create a safe studio environment for small, distanced classes during the pandemic restrictions. I look forward to continuing to learn with her!" -- Margaret Wool
"Fantastic teacher! Catherine really knows how to bring out the best in her students, regardless of ability level. Her classes are fun, yet still packed with information and exercises that teach skills you can use to become a better artist." -- Jack Babb
"I have enjoyed taking colored pencil drawing and acrylic painting workshops with Catherine, both in her studio and on Zoom. As a teacher, Catherine presents information in a way that is systematic, relatable, and immediately applicable. Then she turns her students loose to explore and experiment with the subject, while offering individual guidance and warm encouragement. Catherine has the ability to meet the learning needs of students with varying levels of experience in the same class. As an artist with many years of experience, Catherine always conveys a fresh appreciation of the magic and splendor of art materials and the finished piece! As a novice re-immersing myself in art, I come away with ideas for how to use the techniques we just learned, and ideas for what I want to try next." -- Janet Cromer
"I have loved taking classes with Catherine. I have learned so much about drawing in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. She has a unique method of teaching the techniques of drawing. She provides clear explanations and demonstrations for every level of learning. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has a desire to learn or improve their drawing skills." -- Cherry Hall
"I came to Catherine Carter's class without any experience in botanical drawing, or in the use of colored pencils. I quickly became much more observant and precise in my drawings and alert to the possibilities of the colored pencil. Her instruction and approach made rapid progress possible." -- Tom Kennedy
"I couldn't share enough positive comments about Catherine Carter as an artist, as a teacher, and as an adviser! She is the consummate professional, and I am proud to endorse her fully in any capacity. And, most importantly, her classes are FUN and suitable for all ages!"
-- Renee Richard Ouellette
"I have greatly enjoyed taking art classes, both in person and virtually, with Catherine. She has a wonderful personal style that welcomes both neophytes (like myself) and more practiced artists. I have taken classes in acrylic and colored pencil as well as glass drawing technique, and came away each time with greater skill and confidence while thoroughly enjoying myself. I highly recommend taking a class with her!" -- Ted McIntyre
"I learned so much about color in Catherine's class, and for me, color confidence is the key to a successful, mood evoking piece. She absolutely, with playful experimentation and her signature kindness, coaxed out my reluctant inner artist." -- Jane Woodbridge
"I've really enjoyed taking a number of classes at Catherine Carter's studio. I've learned and grown with each one. Catherine is skillful at teaching techniques with different mediums, and she's adept at tailoring her guidance to each student artist's needs. She is positive and encouraging in a way that inspires my efforts. I should also note that she has taken all necessary precautions to create a safe studio environment for small, distanced classes during the pandemic restrictions. I look forward to continuing to learn with her!" -- Margaret Wool
"Fantastic teacher! Catherine really knows how to bring out the best in her students, regardless of ability level. Her classes are fun, yet still packed with information and exercises that teach skills you can use to become a better artist." -- Jack Babb
"I have enjoyed taking colored pencil drawing and acrylic painting workshops with Catherine, both in her studio and on Zoom. As a teacher, Catherine presents information in a way that is systematic, relatable, and immediately applicable. Then she turns her students loose to explore and experiment with the subject, while offering individual guidance and warm encouragement. Catherine has the ability to meet the learning needs of students with varying levels of experience in the same class. As an artist with many years of experience, Catherine always conveys a fresh appreciation of the magic and splendor of art materials and the finished piece! As a novice re-immersing myself in art, I come away with ideas for how to use the techniques we just learned, and ideas for what I want to try next." -- Janet Cromer
"I have loved taking classes with Catherine. I have learned so much about drawing in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. She has a unique method of teaching the techniques of drawing. She provides clear explanations and demonstrations for every level of learning. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has a desire to learn or improve their drawing skills." -- Cherry Hall
"I came to Catherine Carter's class without any experience in botanical drawing, or in the use of colored pencils. I quickly became much more observant and precise in my drawings and alert to the possibilities of the colored pencil. Her instruction and approach made rapid progress possible." -- Tom Kennedy
"I couldn't share enough positive comments about Catherine Carter as an artist, as a teacher, and as an adviser! She is the consummate professional, and I am proud to endorse her fully in any capacity. And, most importantly, her classes are FUN and suitable for all ages!"
-- Renee Richard Ouellette
