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  • Forest Bathing for Veterans and Family Members

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    Forest Bathing for Veterans and Family Members Forest bathing is a guided experience for supporting healing and wellness through meditation and immersion of your senses in forest. Join Sarah Abu Absi, certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide, for a hour and half practice filled with a series of guided invitations that offer opportunities of presence, […]

    Free
  • BASE: Create & Sip

    BASE: Create & Sip – Make a Wreath with Julia Kemerer

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    BASE: Create & Sip - Make a Wreath with Julia Kemerer Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, BASE. It’s an opportunity to get creative, try something new, and enjoy the company of fellow art […]

    $20.00
  • Women Veterans and Families Watercolor Painting

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

    Virtual Event

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome! Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.--Art materials will be mailed to your home. […]

    Free
  • Brushwood Nature Book Club
    Nature Book Club

    Nature Book Club: November

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    Nature Book Club: November The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion, creative writing, and art activities to engage with the themes of the chosen book, led by Brushwood’s Poet-in-Residence Kathryn Haydon, and writer-artist Megan Donahue.  Our November book will […]

    Free
  • 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Unique Handmade Gifts featuring the work of over 50 local artists and makers

    Online Sale: The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    Online Sale: The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Buy local, support the arts, and find unique gifts at Brushwood Center's 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community, art, and nature […]

    Free

  • Soapmaking and Gift Wrapping for Veterans and Families

    American Legion Cicero Post 96 5820 W 35th St, Cicero, Illinois

    Soapmaking and Gift Wrapping for Veterans and Families Start the holiday season with something creative and relaxing. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of melt-and-pour soapmaking, play with colors, scents, and botanicals, and make your own custom soap—perfect for a thoughtful gift or a little self-care. All materials are provided, and no experience […]

    Free
  • 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Unique Handmade Gifts featuring the work of over 50 local artists and makers

    The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Buy local, support the arts, and find unique gifts at Brushwood Center's 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community, art, and nature at this […]

    Free
  • Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights

    Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights

    American Legion Cicero Post 96 5820 W 35th St, Cicero, Illinois

    Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights Join us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small […]

    Free
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring the Kevin Fort Trio

    Cocoa and a Concert: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Brushwood Center

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    A Charlie Brown Christmas at Brushwood Center Featuring the Kevin Fort Trio Join us for a heartwarming evening of live jazz celebrating the timeless music from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Beloved by generations, Vince Guaraldi’s iconic soundtrack captures the spirit of the holidays with swinging rhythms, lyrical piano lines, and joyful improvisation that bring Charles M. […]

    $20
  • Art Impact Project

    Art Impact Project

    ​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center, Dunbar Recreation Building ​ ​888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein, Illinois, United States

    Art Impact Project Art Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making.  With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression, Art Impact Project's small-group environment gives participants the chance to self-reflect and safely share their observations.  Each 90-minute session involves the completion of an art project from start to finish.  Projects will vary from week to week, exploring various art media […]

    Free
  • Women Veterans and Families Watercolor Painting

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

    Virtual Event

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome! Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.--Art materials will be mailed to your home. […]

    Free
  • Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy with Reciprocal Forest Bathing
    Celestial Forest Bathing

    Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Winter Solstice

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Winter Solstice Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world. Join Jess Rodriguez, certified Nature and […]

    Free

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