Programs
Art and nature come together in playful, process-based programs that spark curiosity, creativity, and care for the world around us. Each session invites kids to explore natural and repurposed materials through eco-conscious artmaking — all while engaging their senses, their imaginations, and their hands.
Wonderwood
Little hands exploring repurposed materials and natural wonders
Ages: 2 – 4 years
Day & time: Tuesdays 9-10am
Location: Yawkey House Garden (403 Mcindoe St, Wausau, WI 54403)
Mini makers explore textures, colors, light, and movement in natural and everyday materials. Hands-on activities, like sensory bins, nature walks, and tinker trays, evolve into creative expression. Each session sparks joy and wonder as children build, sort, and create their own discoveries. Play encouraged, curiosity required!
Maker’s Trail
Where imagination and storytelling blaze new trails
Ages: 4 – 7 years
Day & time: Tuesdays 1-2pm
Location: Yawkey House Garden (403 Mcindoe St, Wausau, WI 54403)
Every splatter tells a story, and every scribble sparks new ideas. Children work with natural and reclaimed materials, experiment at discovery tables, and follow their curiosity through collaborative and independent projects. Each activity grows confidence, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking.
Art in the Wild
Art that connects kids to nature and sustainable choices
Ages: 7 – 12 years
Day & time: TBA
Location: TBA
This nature-inspired art program invites older kids to dive deeper into creative expression using eco-friendly and repurposed materials. Whether indoors or out, they’ll make thoughtful art projects that encourage exploration, decision-making, and environmental awareness.
Saturday and after-school classes, as well as programming for ages 8-12 to follow in 2026.
Join us in the garden!
I am incredibly fortunate and deeply grateful to facilitate classes at the beautiful Yawkey House Garden, thanks to the Marathon County Historical Society.
When you register your child(ren) for a class, Calla Terra donates 10% of all class fee proceeds to the Marathon County Historical Society. Not only does your young one’s participation enrich their own creativity, but it also enriches our community by supporting this nationally recognized Wisconsin landmark.
I look forward to hosting you at the garden!