How did William Blake teach Catherine Boucher to assist with his artistic work?

William Blake played a central role in his wife's education after their marriage in 1782. Because Catherine Boucher was illiterate at the time of their meeting, Blake taught her to read and write, albeit to a limited extent.1

Beyond basic literacy, Blake trained Catherine to become an active collaborator in his artistic practice. He taught her how to draw and how to colour his designs and prints. Furthermore, he instructed her in the technical aspects of his craft, teaching her to assist him at the printing press. Their partnership extended into the spiritual realm as well, as Blake taught her to see visions as he did, fostering a deep, lifelong belief in his creative genius.1