“As a collaborator, Kathy is an extraordinary listener and partner. She is so committed to crafting unique artistic endeavors to realize the vision we were seeking to achieve in our organization.”

— Benjamin, Leo Beack Temple

“The art event was a big success and we are looking to book another class later this year. Kathy and her assistant were professional, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with.”

-Kinga B.

“The words I use for Kathy’s class: balanced, energizing , engaging and fostering (a love of art).”

— Joe

“Kathy, you are an amazing instructor and you bring inspiration and thoughtfulness to the artistic process!”

— Maribeth

“I have had a great experience taking classes with Kathy, both in person and on Zoom. She is very creative, organized, inspiring and supportive. I had never taken an art class before, and she helped me develop new skills as well as confidence. Anyone can benefit from her instruction.”

— Fay

“Kathy Leader is an inspiring artist and art teacher who has the unique ability to bring out your own true creative artist! Through her friendly, calm presence, a nurturing space is created in which you can explore your individuality within the art process. She incorporates a mindful approach supporting openness and non-judgment; thus offering freedom for the student to express their full spectrum of creativity.”

— Jahna Perricone, CMF Voice Teacher/UCLA Certified Mindfulness Instructor

“Kathy is an amazing art instructor. She has such a calm manner about her and is great at putting students at ease, especially those who have never done art before. Her interest is in the process of creating, not so much the finished product. She also plays great music, which contributes to the calm, creative vibe one feels in her class. If you are looking to find your inner artist, Kathy is the one to help you along. I can't recommend her enough!”

— Jackie

“At first, I was nervous about the transition from studio to Zoom, but she quickly developed an expertise in how to maximize Zoom for teaching, allowing us to both see her and what she is doing as she demonstrates each process and allows us the opportunity to share or ask questions.

I can't recommend Kathy's classes enough! They have done so much to relieve my quarantine depression, and I look forward to our weekly sessions of color and creation”.

- Elya B

“Kathy’s unique approach is to create a strong bond for the children and the art making, to open possibilities of creative path, to encourage experimentation. Each week children are presented with new materials and concepts to explore.”

— Zhenya (Artist and Art Historian)

“Your workshop explores art through mixed media and collage in a very meditative way. I almost liken your workshop to a yoga class. We learn a variety of techniques, but it’s really about the process rather than the end result. Every class makes me stronger and more confident in my abilities to experiment and explore.”

— Pamela

"Kathy has given me the gift of liberating my creativity so that I no longer feel intimidated by result. Her class is about experiencing art as a fun, fluid process, constantly evolving. The use of pedestrian materials; cardboard, magazines and phonebook pages, deli paper and paint helps to make art less precious and more attainable."

- Michelle