💒 Better Together: Spring and Summer Plans, & What's Next
- Beth Elliston
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read

March feels like a turning point. Maybe it’s the light lasting a little longer. Maybe it’s the halfway mark of our spring session. Or maybe it’s the fact that I’m knee-deep in wedding planning for Ella and Emilio. Yes, Colorado in June (full circle from that Colorado proposal a few years ago 🏔️).
If you’ve ever planned a wedding, you know it’s basically a masterclass in collaboration. Families coming together. Details layering. Different ideas finding their rhythm. It’s beautiful. It’s a little chaotic. It’s deeply human. Which feels very aligned with what we’ve been experiencing in the studio.
🤲🏼 Better Together isn't just a Theme

February’s theme in the studio was Better Together, and it truly came to life. Students created individual pieces and then combined ideas into collaborative work. They practiced partner poses in Balance class. They learned how to listen, adjust, compromise, and support each other.
And the energy? It shifted.
There’s something powerful about watching kids realize:
They don’t have to do it alone.
Someone else’s idea can make theirs stronger.
Balance isn’t just physical...it’s relational.
The community energy this month was strong. Encouraging. Brave. Playful.
And now we’re stepping into the second half of spring with that momentum behind us.
✍🏼 We're at the halfway point and this is the final chance to join for Spring.

We officially have eight weeks left in our spring session.
That means eight more weeks of:
Art + Balance woven together
Movement and breath before (or after) creative work
March is the final opportunity to join the spring session. Once this window closes, we roll straight into summer programming. There are no classes in May.
If your child has been on the fence, or you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is it. Eight weeks is long enough for growth to take root...and short enough to feel doable.
✨Register today✨ https://www.kidscreateart.com/memberships
🏕️ Camp”ish” Is Back (Summer Registration Is Open!)

While we’re savoring spring, we’re also dreaming about summer. Camp”ish” returns with two 3-week sessions:
☀️ June
☀️ July
And if you’re new here, Camp”ish” is our version of camp but Creatively Balanced. It runs once a week from 4–7 p.m., which means:
Kids get a true deep-dive creative experience
You get a three-hour window (no babysitter required 🙌)
Camp”ish” includes immersive art projects, mindful movement woven throughout, connection-building, and that slightly magical in-between energy that only happens when kids have extended time to create without rushing.
And one of our favorite parts?
Students bring their dinner, and we pause to eat together. No screens. No hurry. Just conversation, laughter, and relaxed end-of-day energy that naturally builds friendships.
It’s summer done intentionally. And yes... it tends to fill up.
✨Register today✨ https://www.kidscreateart.com/summerartmindfulnesscampswindermere
🏡 Bring the Studio Home
March gives us the Spring Equinox, the day when light and dark are perfectly balanced.
🌗 Balance Practice: Equal Day, Equal Night
Have your child stand tall in Mountain Pose.
Shift weight slowly to one foot.
Lift the other foot slightly.
Arms out wide.
Hold for five slow breaths.
Talk about how balance doesn’t mean “perfect.” It means adjusting. Tiny shifts. Finding center again. Switch sides.
Balance is something we practice, not something we achieve once and keep forever.
🎨 Art Activity: Light + Dark
Fold a piece of paper in half.
On one side, create using dark colors.
On the other, use light.
When you open it, notice how both sides belong.
Ask:
Where do you feel light right now?
Where do you feel heavy?
Can both exist at the same time?
They can.
March reminds us that growth is often happening quietly before we fully see it.
💗 Moving Into the Second Half Together
As we step into the second half of spring, we’re holding space for growth, connection, and steady rhythm. Better Together wasn’t just February’s theme. It’s how we do this work.
And whether you’re planning a wedding, adjusting to longer days, or just trying to keep up with the beautiful chaos of family life...you’re not doing it alone.
I'm so grateful to build this community with you.
Beth
Creativity. Connection. Calm.







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