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.
At Ease In Nature Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community. Started in 2015, Brushwood’s At Ease: Art and Wellness for Veterans […]
At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease […]
Healthy Home, Healthy You 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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Wreath Making As you craft away, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
