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.
Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights Join us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran and Artist, Ramona Pozek. This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Leave with a hand painted masterpiece that you will be able to take home with you!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries […]
Growing Together with From Hood to Table Join us on select Saturdays this Summer for family-friendly and science-based nature and food class series with Chef, Urban Farmer, and Sustainability Teacher […]
Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate Tickets on Sale Now for Waukegan performance! Join us for the second performance of the Summer! Convergence, Brushwood's newly premiered signature concert experience, translates […]
BASE: Open Art Workshop You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies from BASE · Get Help When You Need It Want to learn to knit? Need to repair […]
Nature Photography for Veterans and Families Learn about the basics of photography this Summer while exploring the natural beauty of Chicago with your fellow Veterans. DSLR cameras are provided for […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries […]
Growing Together with From Hood to Table Join us on select Saturdays this Summer for this family-friendly and science-based nature and food class series with Chef, Urban Farmer, and Sustainability Teacher Jeffrey Williams with From Hood to Table! Learn about the importance of working with nature to nourish our health and community. Families will enjoy […]
Paint and Photograph the Prairie Join Brushwood Center's At Ease initiative in a special program at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to enjoy four hours of painting and photographing the prairie with U.S. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Radical Hope Radical Hope: Building Climate Resilience for Healthy Communities, the companion exhibition of the Smith Nature Symposium, opens in the Brushwood Gallery on Saturday, September 14th. Community connection and […]
