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 Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class. If you have […]
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 mediums […]
Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community Learn more about how to keep yourself, your family, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans, resources for flooding, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle […]
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 […]
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-Inspired Holiday Online Art Market You don't have to wait for the in-person Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (December 7 & 8) to share in community, art, and nature! Shop online from November 30 - December 6. Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market. You’ll find unique […]
Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community Learn more about how to keep yourself, your family, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans, resources for flooding, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented localartists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented localartists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and […]
Home Emergency Planning for the Military Community Learn more about how to keep yourself, your family, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans, resources for flooding, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle […]
Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class. If you have […]
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 mediums […]
