Treehaus Studio
Starting at USD 343
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am - Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Treehaus Studio
1017 North Cascade Street, Osceola, United States
Join us for a five-day puppet-making intensive led by Sandy Spieler, the Founder of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT)—a Minneapolis-Saint Paul area arts nonprofit. Participants will work alongside Sandy and learn a traditional building method using cornstarch, papier mache, and clay for a more detailed, fluid face or creature. Each participant will select a being from either forest, prairie, pond, river, or sky and work together to create a unified performance that celebrates the living beings at The Acreage. You will be invited to perform as a group during the annual fall celebration.
$950 registration fee, includes a shuttle service to and from Twin Cities Metro area, a guided canoe trip on the St. Croix River with Paddlefish Adventures, all workshop materials, light refreshments, and one prepared meal.
An overnight stay is not required but can ease and enhance your experience. The Acreage has a limited number of lodging options, including single rooms, shared rooms, and suites. Please indicate Lodging on your order if you want to stay at The Acreage. There are local hotels, bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs if offsite accommodations are preferred.
What to Expect:
The Place: Nestled in western Wisconsin, this magnificent 360-acre expanse includes woodland and prairie habitats that overlook the St. Croix River. It is a magical land featuring natural springs, wetlands, creeks, and ponds. The art making will occur at The Treehaus Studio the newest addition to The Acreage property, and overnight accommodations are in The Stables, a renovated space once home to Horst Rechelbacher and Kiran Stordalen, the founders of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients.
Meals: Brunch will be provided on August 4th at 11:00 am as part of the Meet & Greet. Throughout your stay, an open kitchen with snacks and warm and cold beverages will be available. A local grocery store is just a short drive from the house and the kitchen has ample space for storage.
Age Requirements: Adults 21+
Skill Level: beginner to advanced, some painting or craft experience is helpful, no theater or puppetry experience is necessary
What to wear: bring clothing and shoes that appropriate for outdoor adventures and art-making activities
What to bring: reusable water bottle, light-weight folding chair or blanket, swimwear, and beach towel
Info: We will tour the grounds, The Treehaus Studio and The Stables. If you are lodging with us you will be provided a room assignment at this time.
Info: We will introduce ourselves while enjoying brunch prepared by Treehaus Studio owner Jessica Turtle. This is an excellent opportunity to relax, ground yourself in the space, and connect.
Info: During this time, we will provide a studio orientation, a project overview, and a discussion about the week's objective. We will also provide a detailed schedule for the week.
Info: Join us for an evening adventure on the St. Croix National Scenic River with Paddlefish Adventures! To participate, please pack a picnic, and bring a swimsuit and towel.
We will meet for pickup at 4:00 p.m. sharp. From there, we will launch from Wisconsin's Interstate Park and paddle to Osceola Landing. After our paddle, we will return to the Treehaus Studio by 7:00 p.m.
This activity is optional, but we highly recommend joining in on the fun!
Info: The Treehaus Studio will have a lead artist on-site from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, artists will have 24-hour access to work on their projects as they see fit.
Info: Participants are invited to perform with their puppets during the Art & Ecology event at The Acreage on September 13, 2025. More details will be made available during the Project Overview.
Also check out other Arts events in Osceola, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Osceola, Sports events in Osceola.
Tickets for Giant Puppet Making with Sandy Spieler can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| 4 nights, Private Room, Full Bed and Bath | 621 USD |
| 4 nights, Private Suite, 2 Queen Beds and Bath | 834 USD |
| 4 nights, Adjoining Rooms, Shared Bath, King Bed | 706 USD |
| 4 nights, Adjoining Rooms, Shared Bath, Queen Sofa | 621 USD |
| 4 nights, Shared Room and Bath, King Bed | 514 USD |
| 4 nights, Shared Room and Bath, Full Bed | 407 USD |
| 4 nights, Shared Room and Bath, Queen Sofa | 343 USD |
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