bio

Natalie Palms is a multidisciplinary artist and art educator in Oakland, CA. Originally from Los Angeles, Natalie studied Art and Social Behavioral Studies at Pasadena City College before moving to the Bay Area. She earned her BFA in Individualized Studies at California College of the Arts in 2015. Upon graduating she developed curriculum for Sculpture and Textiles courses teaching with the non-profit organization Attitudinal Healing Connection. After five years as the K-8th Art Specialist at The Saklan School, Natalie launched her own business, Natalie Rose Textiles. Along with running her business, she is currently the lead after school instructor at Kala Art Institute in Berkeley and Ceramics Instructor at The Saklan School in Moraga, CA.