Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.
Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans This poetry workshop is an informal environment combined with a bit of formal instruction. We will write. We will learn. […]
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 […]
Nature Book Club: September Please note: This month we're meeting at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, not Brushwood Center. The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Harvest Moon Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, and […]
At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories brings together artists with a U.S. military connection to explore the ways nature can […]
The 43rd Annual Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner Reimagine our place in nature and join us to celebrate the environmental leadership of Karenna Gore at the the 43rd Annual Smith […]
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 […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Shadowbox Collages Create & Sip is a monthly workshop where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, […]
Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans This poetry workshop is an informal environment combined with a bit of formal instruction. We will write. We will learn. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Artist Reception- At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories brings together artists with a U.S. military connection to explore the ways nature can hold memory, witness personal experience, and offer space for reflection and healing. Presented by Brushwood Center at the Waukegan History Museum at the […]
