~ Get Your Summer PD by the Ocean ~
3 Days of Professional Development & Inspiration!
The Inspired Classroom is happy to announce its 9th annual Teacher Art Retreat
August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2020 8-3:30 each day
Relax ~ Create ~ Discover
Learn arts integration and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts at this year’s workshops held at the Ashworth Inn on Hampton Beach, NH.
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"This will be our 10th Retreat!" Click for a Message from Elizabeth...
Wow! What a milestone! 10 years of summer retreat built just for teachers who are interested in arts integration and STEAM.
Maybe you never knew you needed this… but you do! If you are ready for 3 days of inspiring, hands-on, arts-based learning by the ocean, look no further. This is going to be amazing.
Here is what other retreaters have said in the past:
“The purpose of the retreat is experiential. We teachers most often do not have the opportunity to experience first-hand the activities that we ask students to complete. By immersing ourselves in the arts integration activities for hours, we will be better-equipped to remember, deliver, and connect with the lessons that we create for our students. This is common sense!” ~Jen D.
“I left the first day of the retreat feeling loaded. Loaded with positive energy, loaded with great ideas, and loaded with excitement for what the next day would bring.” ~Ashley
“One of the best parts of participating in the teacher art retreat is the renewed excitement I have for getting back in the classroom to initiate all the new learnings I have encountered here.” ~Dara
“With this being my first retreat, I didn’t know what to expect. I was more than surprised by everyone’s ability, including my own.” ~Amanda
Over the years we have had all kinds of educators in all facets, levels and years of experience. New teachers find great ideas, veteran teachers revitalize their curriculum, retired educators come for the overall retreat-feel, administrators are eager to share with their staff, and educators outside of the classroom enjoy the creative atmosphere and common love of learning!
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get you signed up!
This Year’s Retreat Workshops
Shine Brightly using LEDs in art!
This year’s Focus STEAM Workshop is TBD!
Workshop 1 - TBD
Workshop 2 - TBD
Workshop 3 - TBD
Our goal is for you to interact with a variety of art forms so that you can get ideas to bring back to your teaching. The workshops are hands-on and accompanied by discussions of how to apply your new knowledge and skills to what you do with students every day.
Everyone will attend all workshops which focus on Arts Integration and STEAM strategies! No one will miss ANY of the fun!
Lunch will be provided each day and all your materials are included!
Who Attends Teacher Art Retreats
If you are an educator who believes in the arts, including STEAM and SEAL, you should attend the Teacher Art Retreat!
Our professional development is taken by pre K through high school teachers including those who teach special education, art, music, guidance, ELL, technology, ELA, science, and general ed, as well as school nurses, reading specialists, behorialists, speech therapists, those in before and after school care, day care teachers, home school teachers, long term substitutes, veterans and first year teachers. We’ve even had administrators in attendance!
Time each day will be spent discussing how the things we learn apply to what you do with students every day. Part of the power of the arts is that they transcend subjects and age levels.
Not to mention, YOU will get something personally out of this too…
The arts touch us all!
Our Summer Retreat Location
Photo taken at TAR18 by Erin Warren, art teacher and repeater retreater.
295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842
I'm coming from far away. Where can I stay?
If you have ever considered a summer get-away with your teacher friends, this might just be what you’re looking for! A few teachers have even come with their families, spending the day with us and the evenings with family.
Of course, you can stay at the Ashworth by the Sea, where we are having out retreat. It is across the street from the beach!
Lamie’s Inn is located on route 1 in downtown Hampton, NH and is attached to a local favorite restaurant and bar, The Old Salt. Please let them know you are reserving your room to attend the Teacher Art Retreat and you will receive 15% off the regular room rate. Call (603) 926-0330 to make your reservations and go to the Lamie’s Inn website for more information.
If you have any questions or run into any trouble, please send Elizabeth an email.
It is so fun to meet people from various places who share an appreciation in arts in education! If you are coming from far away, you will certainly enjoy your time in and around Hampton, NH. It has a nice downtown with many restaurants and shops to explore. Not to mention, you will be a very short drive to the ocean!
In addition, Hampton is 60 minutes to Boston, Massachusetts and less than 15 minutes to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. These are both wonderful and exciting cities to visit while you are here!
Don't miss an update!
If you are interested, but still want to know more, be sure to email me, Elizabeth and I will personally make sure you are kept up to date on any new plans surrounding the retreat. Of course, if you register now, I will automatically email you whenever something new is live! You can also contact me using this form:
Other Activities
Depending on the interest, we will be organizing other fun activities for after the retreat. (These are not included in the registration for the retreat and are optional activities.) Think dinner on Hampton Beach, drumming circles in Boston, dancing to live music in Lowell… More details will be forthcoming on this.
Registration Information
Registration is now open!
Don’t forget to join our Facebook Teacher Art Retreaters group!
If you don’t want to register through PayPal, download our flyer and registration form and send a check to The Inspired Classroom, PO Box 303, Hampton Falls, NH 03844.
We also accept POs.
Coming with a group? Ask about our special pricing for 3 or more people!
Get Retreat Updates!
If you want updates on the retreat or more information, just fill out this form. Someone will get back to you shortly!
Follow-up Links and Additional Information
Listening to instructions before it’s time to play.
Keep in mind, this retreat is not just about the workshops, it’s about building a community of like-minded passionate teachers. We will be busy with other activities too: movement, brain gym, collaborative art work, discussions, drumming. When you register, you will get more info on all this other fun stuff!
For general information about the retreats, visit the Teacher Art Retreats page.
Reflections on the Teacher Art Retreat from a Repeater Retreater Here is a wonderful reflection from Mary Krikorian. She has attended nearly every Teacher Art Retreat and in this piece, she captures the essence of what this type of professional development is all about. Thanks, Mary!
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you can’t attend, 100% of your paid registration will be refunded when you notify The Inspired Classroom at least 7 days in advance.
Notifications within 7 days of the retreat will be refunded less a $25 service fee.
Notifications within 48 hours of the retreat will be refunded less a $75 service fee.