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Description

Cathy Nolan has been teaching and drawing caricatures and cartoons for over 30 years. She has taught in public and private schools all over the world and has drawn for clients such as ABC News, MACYS, Dick Blick Holdings, American Airlines, Vayner Media and others.


Reviews of Cathy Nolan

(4.5-star rating across 110 reviews)
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Arianna C. on 11/3/2021
    Wonderful intro into cartooning! I was able to practice my expressions and body positions.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Mary W. on 10/31/2021
    You’ll learn a lot in this hour and a half. The instructor is helpful and motivating. I would enjoy another class!
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Maribeth M. on 9/12/2021
    Cathy is an excellent teacher and the class was really fun and informative! Thank you!
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Marsha K. on 4/25/2021
    Really great and easy to follow and learn. Great takeaways.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by barbara l. on 3/21/2021
    Nice class. I would have liked it slower.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Francesca N. on 3/13/2021
    This course is absolutely worth it. In less than 2 hours, Cathy gives you the tools and the inspiration to start cartooning and keep doing it. Useful, engaging, fun!
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by robert M. on 2/28/2021
    It was amazing better than I could have hoped for.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Anonymous review on 2/6/2021
    Excellent teacher and materials
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Maxwell M. on 1/17/2021
    Great instructor. Had a really fun time.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Matthew F. on 1/10/2021
    Very helpful and fun.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Robert C. on 1/9/2021
    As a beginner it was not threatening. Cathy made it fun, fast paced, easy to understand and fit a lot in. I was very pleased.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Shailla M. on 12/20/2020
    Clear instructions and quality information for a beginner class. Some useful tips from the teacher.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Sylvia S. on 12/15/2020
    Enjoyed the class very much.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Aiden S. on 12/10/2020
    I really liked it. looking forward to join more.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Jade B. on 12/7/2020
    Great class, engaging and supportive, perfect for beginners
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Lani B. on 10/26/2020
    This was really fun! We practiced drawing for the full hour and a half, which went by really quickly, and at the end we held up our work to the camera so everyone could see it. The instructor was great and easy to follow.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Ujjwal K. on 10/18/2020
    Good and engaging.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Hannah R. on 10/6/2020
    This class is very beginner and therefore not intimidating in the least.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Anonymous review on 10/5/2020
    Great teacher. Very engaging and inclusive. Level was just right - as a complete beginner I was able to follow along and have some techniques to try things on my own.
  • Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

    Reviewed by Vivienne M. on 10/5/2020
    Relaxed, informal and well prepared. Great way for a complete novice to learn how to draw cartoon characters.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students in Cathy Nolan's classes have had positive experiences and have learned a variety of skills. They mention being able to practice expressions and body positions while learning the basics of cartooning. The instructor is described as helpful, motivating, and excellent at teaching. Many students appreciate the pace of the class and the clear instructions provided by Cathy. They mention that the class is beginner-friendly and not intimidating, making it easy to follow along and learn new techniques. Overall, students found the class informative, engaging, and enjoyable. Here are the three most insightful quotes: 1. "In less than 2 hours, Cathy gives you the tools and the inspiration to start cartooning and keep doing it." 2. "As a beginner it was not threatening. Cathy made it fun, fast-paced, easy to understand, and fit a lot in." 3. "The instructor was fantastic. I could tell she loves what she does and seems very kind. I would happily take another class from her."

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