"Many thanks, Kathy!

I really appreciated your class: its fast pace mimicked travel circumstances and you also gave us exercises that we can do anytime to improve our skills (e.g., the 2-minute sketch of a postcard image). In short, much to continue to work with! I’m very grateful!”

Martha H. Traveling Sketchbook VMFA Student Fall 25


"Kathy Calhoun —truly the best I’ve encountered in any art class I’ve taken. Her thoughtful planning and intentional class structure created an engaging, supportive environment where everyone could thrive. Each lesson was meticulously prepared and built on the last... I am genuinely amazed by how much I learned and how far my watercolor skills have come in such a short time. (Kathy) gave each student individualized attention that made a huge difference. I would eagerly sign up for any class she teaches  She is a rare gem, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn from her!”

Introduction to Watercolor Student Visual Arts Center-Winter 2025



"The class was fantastic and Kathy Calhoun was fun, engaging, and provided a ton of information in a short time (but not too much!).”

Introduction to Watercolor Student Visual Arts Center-Summer 24



"I really appreciated your class in that it was a lot more teaching of concepts than just supervised painting for the students."

Rob F.   Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Value to Color Workshop



“I feel like it was a master class in value and color. I wish I had taken your class sooner. I look forward to taking more of your classes and workshops.”

Mina E. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Value to Color Workshop



"Your feedback to all of us was amazing because it was specific, detailed and helpful without a smidge of judgement. The planning for your assignments made the actual painting soooo much easier."

Susan M. Online and In person Watercolor, Color Theory and Drawing



"I think you have the best combination of talents: experience and knowledge of technique and art history plus encouragement and kindness. I’ve learned so much from you!"

Suzanne Y. Online and In person Watercolor and Color Theory



"I took the class to support VisArts in their effort to go online with their classes. I did not expect to have a great learning experience because I could not imagine a studio art class online. As it turned out, there were so many extras in this class – the videos, the FB postings, the handouts – that the overall learning was very rich and full, especially for a five-week class.”

Jo K. Online Introduction to Watercolor

From College Evaluations


Anonymous Students-

"I have ADHD and understood it so it must be organized."
"I got feedback that helped me improve"
"I learned a lot more because I was allowed to ask questions and encouraged for doing so."
" (T)his class was really fun and I'd love to take it again."

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