Unique sea glass canvas
Turn ocean-tumbled sea glass from St. Croix into a framed canvas during an evening workshop at The Hall at Willow Springs Garden in Wausau. Enjoy pizza and live music before your creative session and leave with a unique, handmade keepsake.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light - suitable for most people; mostly seated work and fine motor control required
Wildlife
History
Sea glass comes from discarded glass reshaped by waves over decades; the workshop specifically uses material collected from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Conservation
Sea glass is a finite resource; the workshop emphasizes using salvaged pieces and advises against removing glass from protected shorelines.
Willow Springs Garden
Unique sea glass canvas
Willow Springs Garden in Wausau, Wisconsin, operates as an event venue and agritourism destination offering a range of seasonal experiences and family activities. The site hosts themed gatherings such as the Alice In Wonderland Tea Party in the Walnut Grove, where guests enjoy Wonderland-themed treats and costumed characters; reservations are required for that event. The property includes a vineyard and a historic Round Barn used during events like Dinner in the Vineyard 2025, which features a welcome cocktail, wagon ride, vineyard views, and a dinner paired with wine under lights. Visitors can join a vineyard tour led by a viticulturist during experiences like Ribs, Wine, & Barleyfest, which also includes beer tastings, a buffet with BBQ ribs and brisket, and live music. Willow Springs Garden programs a variety of family-oriented activities such as Children’s Stick Pony Rodeo Races on June 29 for ages 2–12, with stick ponies provided or allowed from home and ribbon awards announced by an MC. Other seasonal offerings include an Old Fashioned Charcoal Chicken Dinner at the Barn, an Elvis Christmas Concert at the museum with holiday displays and cookie baking, and competitive community events like Pizza and Puzzles with team puzzle challenges and a pizza buffet (registration before November 1).
Events are ticketed and scheduled seasonally; visitors should check event listings and reservation requirements before attending.
Location
Wausau, WI
Central Wisconsin event venue
Experiences
7 unique events
Family and adult seasonal events
Next Event
June 29
Children's Stick Pony Rodeo Races date
Reservation Note
Required for some events
Check listings for ticketing rules
Check event dates, ticketing, and reservation details to secure seats for upcoming tea parties, vineyard dinners, family rodeos, and concerts.
Arrive early for music and pizza
The pizza buffet and live music begin at 6:00pm; arriving early lets you eat and settle in before the 6:30 session starts.
Wear layers
The hall can be cool with doors open; a light sweater keeps you comfortable while you work.
Bring reading glasses if needed
Fine sorting and placement of small sea glass pieces is easier with magnification or reading glasses.
Handle glass safely
Facilitators supply tools and adhesive, but work slowly and use provided tools to avoid sharp edges.
Close-fitting sweater
Keeps you warm in the hall if doors are open or temperatures drop.
Reading glasses or magnifier
Helpful for sorting and placing small sea glass pieces accurately.
Small zip bag
Useful for keeping any personal finds or extras organized after the workshop.
Reusable tote
Carrying your finished canvas and any personal items back to your lodging is easier with a tote.