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.
Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You Lydia Cheshewalla is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the […]
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 […]
Convergence at Lake Forest College Everyone deserves a healthy environment and access to the outdoors. Research demonstrates that clean air, water, and access to the outdoors are vital to human […]
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 […]
At Ease Book Club: The Serviceberry, by Robin Wall Kimmerer As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Clay Ornaments with Kirsten Saunders Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Autumnal Equinox 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 Book Club: The Serviceberry, by Robin Wall Kimmerer As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that […]
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. […]
Nature Book Club: The Serviceberry The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a place 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 summer series […]
You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It Open Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts, from the experienced artist looking for a community of others to work with, to the complete novice […]
Photography at Jackson Park for Veterans & Families Come learn and enjoy photography at the historical and beautiful Jackson Park with your fellow veterans and family members. Enjoy the comradery, scenery, and history in one of Chicago's finest parks. Brushwood Center will be able to loan cameras as needed. All skill levels welcomed. Brought to you […]
