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.
10th Anniversary Enriching Life Retrospective Exhibition The 10th Anniversary Enriching Life - Retrospective Exhibition showcases botanical works by artist Heeyoung Kim and current and invited students of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy she founded a decade ago at Brushwood Center. These exceptional artworks connect viewers to our wondrous planet by revealing the plant world’s […]
Brush Up Brushwood Volunteer Day It's time for spring cleaning at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods! Join the Brushwood team for a morning of clean up to prepare for spring and summer programs and upcoming renovations. Ages 15+. Dress in comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Work gloves are also recommended. […]
Enriching Life: Botanical Art Demonstration Sunday, April 6 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free Join Heeyoung Kim and Brushwood Botanical Artists for an artist demonstration at Enriching Life. Stop […]
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 […]
Convergence at College of Lake County Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate is a signature concert experience that translates data on health equity in Lake County, Illinois into art. Convergence shares the lived experiences of communities in our area that are affected by environmental racism and health inequities using original music, illustration, and storytelling. Guided by […]
Connecting Families Through Art & Nature Come relax and create art in a beautiful setting with Art Impact Project’s Neurographic Art Project. Neurographic drawing is a term coined by Dr. Pavel Piscarev to describe this form of doodling. Neurographica has been scientifically validated and is a widely used form of art therapy. It creates a mindful and meditative, […]
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 media […]
Family Night Out: Connecting Through Art Create lasting memories with your family by creating your own Prompted Painting Project together. We provide the acrylic paint and canvas; you provide your imagination! This fun project requires no art experience, Art Impact Project gives you the subject matter, then walks you through the painting process, step-by-step, and provides […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Natural Dyes with Invasive Species Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, BASE. It’s an opportunity to get creative, try something new, and enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts […]
Health, Equity, and Nature: A Changing Climate in Lake County - Workshop Clean water, air, and access to the outdoors are vital to human health. Even though Lake County is home to abundant green spaces and forest preserves, clear air and water isn’t available to everyone, and many communities face barriers to accessing the outdoors. […]
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 […]
At Ease Book Club - Where the Light Enters: A Soldier's Journey Announcing a book club for Veterans and members of the military community with local author and Veteran Leland Austin Gagnebin, focused on his book Where the Light Enters: A Soldier's Journey. From an idyllic childhood to the brutal realities of war, join Leland […]
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. […]
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 […]
Cook County Birding Big Year: A Story of Passion, Disappearing Birds, and How We Save What’s Left Celebrate spring migration at Brushwood with an educational and inspiring program and bird walk with Tarik Shahzad. The guided bird walk begins at 1:00 pm at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. At 2:00 pm, Tarik will present the […]
Chicago Chamber Choir: Toward the Light Brushwood Center's Spring concert with the Chicago Chamber Choir embraces the beauty and freedom found in the natural world, and seeks peace on earth. We look […]
