Welcome to Curious Plover Studio
Creativity. Kindness. Connection.
In this space, we make beautiful things with our hands and our hearts. We practice being present with each other, making mistakes, playing, exploring, growing... together.
At Curious Plover Studio, we playfully blend story telling and picture books, artful creations, and acts of kindness.
With levity and joy, we investigate what it means to be a good friend, love big, live in gratitude, and care for each other.
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Studio Updates & News
Curious Plover Moves from Spain to Maryland
Curious Plover Studio jumped out of Cailin's head and heart and into the real world in 2022, in Southern Spain. Since we are an active duty military family - the Studio couldn't reside in Spain indefinitely. On the move with the Navy, Curious Plover will be finding a new home in Eastern Maryland.
Although the physical space is changing, and the Studio will surely have a different "look"... the core values are rock solid. I can not wait to invite you, and your family, into Curious Plover Studio with open arms and an open heart.
*COMING SOON*
Look for OPEN STUDIO dates! Come explore and studio and see what we are all about.
About Us
Family-Based Art Studio
Cailin founded Curious Plover Studio in 2022 in Southern Spain when the Robinson family was stationed abroad. Military life always presents unique challenges, and living overseas also required new forms of resilience and problem solving.
From the hurdles and adversities abroad, Cailin dug deep to uncover what brought hope and joy in less-than-perfect times. The answer was unequivocally: playing around with making pretty things.
She made a swift decision to gussy up the back garden area in their home, and offer family friendly art sessions. Putting her Art Education degree to work (after many years dedicated to kin-work) she created a unique experience for military families. Weaving themes like friendship, kindness, patience, compassion, and honesty into classes that integrate story-telling and early literacy with art and creativity....Curious Plover Studio accidentally fostered the most wonderful, friendly and inclusive community.
What began as a fun way for Cailin to make pretty things and share them with others quickly became a sacred retreat for families to step out of the chaos of daily life, and step into a judgment free space to create and connect.
And, because kindness is at the very heart of Curious Plover Studio - kids (and their families) create a mini piece of art at the end of every session to give away. Of course, Cailin also has a little special, hand-made surprise for everyone at the end of each class also. Something small to have and cherish; and something small to make and give.
Cailin earned her Art Education degree from Miami University (in Ohio), and a Masters Degree in Higher Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. Nora, Danny and Jason frequently participate and help with classes. It's truly a family-based studio.