At Ease Book Club: Chasing the Daylight
At Ease Book Club: Chasing the Daylight, by Joanna Rakowski In celebration of Women's History Month, the At Ease program is launching our 2026 At Ease book club with a […]
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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.
Events
12 events found.
Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
American Legion Cicero Post 96 5820 W 35th St, Cicero, IllinoisVeterans 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 […]
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Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 3)
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesWater(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 3) Returning in 2026, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own […]
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Opening Reception: Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesOpening Reception: Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA features artwork created by facilitators of and participants in the TIERRA program—Transforming Internal Experiences for Resilience and […]
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Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesHealing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA features artwork created by facilitators of and participants in the TIERRA program—Transforming Internal Experiences for Resilience and Restoration through […]
Free
At Ease Book Club: Chasing the Daylight
At Ease Book Club: Chasing the Daylight, by Joanna Rakowski In celebration of Women's History Month, the At Ease program is launching our 2026 At Ease book club with a […]
Free
BASE: Create & Sip – Painted Umbrellas
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesBASE: Create & Sip - Painted Umbrellas Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the […]
$20.00
Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 4)
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesWater(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 4) Returning in 2026, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own original musical compositions in Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie. Grounded in the ecology and literary traditions of the prairie, this program explores how […]
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Radical Hope in the Woods
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United StatesRadical Hope in the Woods Radical Hope in the Woods is a restorative, community-centered experience designed to reconnect the Black community to the land, to one another, and to the wisdom carried in our bodies and stories. Held on the sacred grounds of Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, this gathering invites participants to slow down, […]
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Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans
VirtualCombat 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. Most of all, we will have fun. We will be led by poet Douglas Self, a United State Marine Corps, Army Reserve, and Iraq War […]
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Art Impact Project
Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center 1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL, United StatesArt 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 […]
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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. […]
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