Catherine M.
Visual Arts, Illustration, Crafting, Cosmetology
New York City
- I swam competitively for the majority of my childhood.
- I love dyeing my hair bright colors.
- I enjoy collecting comics and figurines.
Hello, my name is Catherine Mu and I have been teaching for 2 years, 1 as a K-8 Visual Art Teacher. I am a born and raised NYer with parents who immigrated from China and Thailand. I love working with children and teach them different art skills. I studied Psychology and Art History at Hunter College for undergrad and am currently enrolled to become a licensed cosmetologist! I enjoy teaching about different cultures and artists as well as incorporating my passion for beauty into my lessons.
Courses Taught
Hibernation Station: A Winter Workshop
STEM-Based workshop with crafts and take home activities
Mini Biome Builders
Explore & create mini biomes while learning about planet Earth!
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
A Harry Potter Halloween
It's Halloween, Hogwarts style! Potions, Spells, and more!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Let It Snow Globe
Embrace the winter season with this creative and cozy workshop.
Global Adventures Though Art!
Explore world cultures through fun and creative art projects!
Lights, Camera, Fun!
Broadway bounds to life in this immersive performance workshop.
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
Sustainable Stuffed Animals
Sew, design, and upcycle- create unique stuffed animals from old fabrics!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Crack the Case: A Forensic STEM Workshop
Solve forensic challenges in a hands-on “whodunnit” mystery game.
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Mommy & Me: Arts & Crafts
Creative crafts, messy fun, and sweet caregiver-child bonding!
Origami
Fold animals, flowers, and shapes while building focus and creativity.
Fiabe & Fantasia
Discover Italian tales through crafts, songs, and storytelling fun!
Mother's Day Maker's Lab
Create homemade Mother's Day cards and keychains.
Exploring Shakespeare!
To have fun or not to have fun...let's have a blast!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Paper Engineering
Build 3D creations with paper through origami, pop-ups, quilling, and more.
Loomalicious: Knitting without Needles
Moving knitting from needles to the loom. A fun easy way to knit.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Pottery
Pinch, roll, coil, or flatten to make functional or sculptural pieces.
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Bullet Journaling
Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Learn about the Lenape!
A craft-based workshop to celebrate the Lenape people.
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Intro to Film Photography
A hands-on introduction to film photography using disposable cameras that teaches students to slow down, think before they shoot, and make every frame count.
Inner Hero Academy: Empower Young Minds!
Unlock your inner hero and build a positive mindset through stories!
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
Beyond the Bell
Creative enrichment to bridge the transition from school to home
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Magical Makers
Create movie-inspired STEM projects where science feels like magic.
Bring “The Lorax” to Life!
Celebrate “Read Across America Day” in a Lorax-themed puppet workshop!
AAPI Roots: Art, Dance & Play
Celebrate AAPI Month through dance, art, and games.
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Sculpt & Create: A 3D Art Journey
Unleash your creativity in sculpting with fun, hands-on 3D projects!
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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