Here are some comments from teachers who have taken some of the classes being taught for teachers by Cheryl Trowbridge at Palace in Capitola …

“Cheryl’s art classes are so inspiring!  I don’t have an art background yet I felt very successful.  My students have loved the projects I’ve shared with them.  Thank you Palace Arts and Cheryl for offering these wonderful art classes for teachers!”
~ Patti M., 3rd grade teacher, Boulder Creek Elementary

“Cheryl is amazing – very creative with endless ideas!  She is an inspiration.  I love her workshops – so much fun!!”
~ Dana S., Westlake Elementary

“You leave Cheryl’s workshops with 3 projects ready to do with your class, lots of helpful tips to make it all easier and the confidence to do it.  Sitting an doing art with other teachers is relaxing and delightful!”
~ Kaylene J., Del Mar Elementary

“I so love Cheryl’s classes!  She has such fabulous ideas! I’m amazed that we leave each class with three great lesson plans all ready to go.  I love the variety of projects and how they tie in with the art masters. The classes have been a great opportunity to network with other teachers and they are so much fun!”
~ Nancy C., Holy Cross School

 “I feel completely rejuvenated and inspired by these workshops. I’ve been raving about them to every teacher I know. Cheryl’s lessons are clear, creative, interesting and fun. Each class I’ve attended has given me three complete projects that I will teach every year for the rest of my career along with step by step instructions, recommendations and tips to make them successful every time. Like her lessons and projects, Cheryl’s instruction during the workshop was skillful and responsive. I can confidently recommend these classes to ANY teacher of any subject, grade or level of artistic experience and know that they would have a comfortable and inspiring experience and come away with practical, useful ideas. These workshops feel like the antidote to everything that is poisoning public education in California. Teachers are starved for professional development and teaching ideas that treat us as creative professionals rather than idiotic robots. And our students are hungry for art, fun, laughter and activities that challenge their whole brains and bring forth their full potential. As a teacher and a mom I needed this release and relaxation of uninterrupted creative time and good company. I came away feeling both ready for the rest of my summer and also excited about returning to school in the fall to try these projects with kids. It doesn’t get any better than staff development that feels like a mental and emotional massage. THANK YOU to Cheryl, Palace and everyone else who has helped make this opportunity possible.”
~ Arin H. - 1st & 2nd Grade teacher at Del Mar Elementary

Check out the Teacher Community to see a schedule of art classes planned for the summer, “Teaching Teachers to Teach Art”.

Enjoy your summer break — you deserve it!