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.
Nature Book Club: January 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 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 January book will […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms: January 31 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 around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of […]
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 […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms: February 7 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 around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of […]
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 […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms: February 14 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 […]
Haiku "Ginkgo" Walk with Kathryn Haydon Join Brushwood’s poet-in-residence Kathryn Haydon and fellow haiku poet David Green for a midwinter poetic stroll along woodland paths near the Des Plaines river. As […]
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 - Smashed Dish Mosaics with Julia Kemerer Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Smashed Dish Mosaics with Julia Kemerer A second night, due to popular demand! Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where […]
Lectures with Dr. Jennifer Ron & Dr. Lauren Towle Healing Cancer From Within An Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine Approachwith Dr. Jennifer Ron, MD, FACEP, ABOIM This lecture explores how integrative […]
Joyful! A Celebration of Black History Month Culinary Experience- 12:30 pm, Concert- 2:00 pm Back by popular demand, Brushwood Center hosts an immersive Black History Month experience that brings together […]
