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SUMMARY:Enriching Life Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Life Retrospective\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Brushwood Center has had the pleasure and privilege of being the home of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy. Now that Heeyoung has announced that she will be moving away later this year and her classes at Brushwood are ending\, we take a moment to look back. In this exhibition\, we will see work from both Heeyoung and the other artists from her Botanical Art Academy\, and take a moment to celebrate and remember with friends. \n\n\n\nThe art of Heeyoung Kim\, world-renowned botanical artist\, instructor\, and native plant advocate\, documents native plants of Midwestern prairies and woods\, with a focus on rare and endangered species. She creates detailed portraits of each plant and its life cycle through keen observation and broad research throughout its growing seasons in natural habitats. Her paintings and drawings are distinguished with scientific accuracy\, authentic composition\, and masterful rendering of the medium. She has been building up a digital image bank with her artworks in “Project 200\,” she set a goal to paint 200 native plant species\, and other wildlife hoping her art would contribute to the public awareness about native plants and nature conservation.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: Brushwood Center will be closed for private events on October 10\, 12 & 17\, and the exhibition will not be open on those dates.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/enriching-life-retrospective/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Impact Project
DESCRIPTION:Art Impact Project\n\n\n\nArt 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 and objectives. \n\n\n\nParking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building.  \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Indoor\, sitting\, cushions available Sensory Expectations: Indoor environment and forest landscape\, very little noise\, calming area\, natural area sounds Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.Questions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/art-impact-project-27/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, 1401 N Midlothian Rd\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Decoupage Vases
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Decoupage Vases\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop 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 in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nEveryone’s project will be unique\, and creativity is highly encouraged. We will have a variety of materials available to use for your project\, but if you have something of your own you would like to bring and try to incorporate into your artwork\, you are welcome to bring it! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we will be using assorted fabrics from BASE to cut\, layer and glue patterns onto the outside of plain glass vases. The fabric will then be sealed with Modge Podge\, resulting in a unique and functional vase to call your own! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +)\n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-decoupage-vases/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans\n\n\n\nThis poetry workshop is an informal environment combined with a bit of formal instruction. We will write. We will learn. Most of all\, we will have fun.  \n\n\n\nWe will be led by poet Douglas Self\, a United State Marine Corps\, Army Reserve\, and Iraq War veteran armed with a BA in English and Creative Writing. He’s also the author of Blast Radius\, a collection of poetry that examines his experiences with combat and PTSD. This workshop is open for Veterans and military service members of all levels. Don’t worry if you are new to poetry. Come find your poetic voice! This is event is open to combat and non-combat veterans and service members.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Zoom
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/combat-poetry-poetry-workshop-for-military-service-members-veterans-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families \n\n\n\nDevelop 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!  \n\n\n\nClass taught by Gabrielle Tufano.—Art materials will be mailed to your home. Materials will be sent via Amazon\, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. \n\n\n\nIf registering the day before or of the event\, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint\, paper\, pencil.  \n\n\n\nActivity expectation is sitting. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-painting-for-women-veterans-and-families-27/
CATEGORIES:Veteran Event
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: September
DESCRIPTION:Nature Book Club: September\n\n\n\nPlease note: This month we’re meeting at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve\, not Brushwood Center. \n\n\n\nThe 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 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.   \n\n\n\nOur September book is Where the Deer and the Antelope Play\, by Nick Offerman. “The pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside\,” this book is a humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending\, protecting\, and truly experiencing the outdoors\, fueled by a conversation Offerman had with Wendell Berry that inspired three journeys he undertook in 2019 and 2020. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-book-club-september-2/
LOCATION:Mellody Farm Nature Preserve – Lake Forest Open Lands\, 350 N. Waukegan Rd\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Book Event
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SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Harvest Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Harvest Moon\n\n\n\nForest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves\, the concept of time\, their communities\, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world. \n\n\n\nJoin Jess Rodriguez\, certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide\, for a two-hour practice filled with a series of guided invitations that offer opportunities of presence\, stress relief\, and relaxation.  \n\n\n\nDuring this time\, participants can expect to walk slowly for less than a mile with plenty of opportunities to stop and simply notice the world around them. Forest bathing is an adaptable and flexible practice that welcomes people of all abilities. For more information visit reciprocalforestbathing.com \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nFor the safety of our community\, the exact location of the forest bathing experience will be disclosed upon registration and is subject to change in the case of a community safety concern. Registrants will receive a reminder email one week and 24 hours before the walk to be notified of any changes.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-harvest-moon/
LOCATION:Waukegan\, IL\, Waukegan\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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