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.
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 […]
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 […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Hunter Moon Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, and […]
Nature Book Club: October 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/or […]
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 […]
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 […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Upcycled Wreaths Create & Sip is a monthly workshop where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, […]
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 […]
Online Sale: The 10th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Can't make the in-person Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market on December 5 and 6? You don't have to miss out! Visit the […]
The 10th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Buy local, support the arts, and find unique nature-inspired gifts at Brushwood Center’s annual Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, […]
