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SUMMARY:At Ease Book Club: The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:At Ease Book Club: The Serviceberry\, by Robin Wall Kimmerer\n\n\n\nAs Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds\, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How\, she asks\, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? As Veterans and military community members\, we will explore how these questions and ideas impact the author\, ourselves\, and our community. \n\n\n\nThis virtual book club will meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on September 16th and 23rd. Books are provided. Please provide your phone number and address so the book may be shipped to you. \n\n\n\nBrushwood Center will also have an in-person Nature Book Club meeting open to all on September 26th for The Serviceberry as well. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-book-club-the-serviceberry-2/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Autumnal Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Autumnal Equinox\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\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-autumnal-equinox/
LOCATION:Bowen Park\, 1800 N Sheridan Rd\, Waukegan\, Illinois\, 60085
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T190000
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Clay Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Clay Ornaments with Kirsten Saunders\n\n\n\nCreate & 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 in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by September’s Artist of the Month\, Kirsten Saunders\, who will teach us to make Clay Ornaments. Use clay\, large cookie cutters and clay stamps to create your own ornaments for any occasion. Great for ages 10+. Working with clay relieves stress\, increases focus\, and engages both hands and mind. It’s a fun way to expand your creative and expressive repertoire! You can also see Kirsten’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from August 30 – September 27. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nKirsten began working with clay in college in 1982 and was hooked right away. Though her B.A. is in Psychology/Sociology\, she took many fine art classes and workshops through the years to hone her skills and develop her own style. She taught children’s art classes while raising her own children\, and still enjoys teaching occasionally and experiencing children’s playfulness and discovery. She is most inspired by her ever changing garden\, whimsy\, and her love of nature and it’s amazing creatures. Each piece is one of a kind\, created in her home studio in Gurnee Illinois. Working mostly with Terra Cotta clay\, pieces are wheel thrown\, hand built\, or a construction of both. Her mosaics are a blend of crockery\, her own pottery\, glass and other enticing items. \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$20/person. Please register by September 15. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-clay-ornaments/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:At Ease Book Club: The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:At Ease Book Club: The Serviceberry\, by Robin Wall Kimmerer\n\n\n\nAs Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds\, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How\, she asks\, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? As Veterans and military community members\, we will explore how these questions and ideas impact the author\, ourselves\, and our community. \n\n\n\nThis virtual book club will meet weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on September 16th and 23rd. Books are provided. Please provide your phone number and address so the book may be shipped to you. \n\n\n\nBrushwood Center will also have an in-person Nature Book Club meeting open to all on September 26th for The Serviceberry as well. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Veterans Program Specialist\, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-book-club-the-serviceberry/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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-15/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T173000
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SUMMARY:Convergence at Lake Forest College
DESCRIPTION:Convergence at Lake Forest College\n\n\n\nEveryone deserves a healthy environment and access to the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nResearch demonstrates that clean air\, water\, and access to the outdoors are vital to human health. So if nature is a necessity for everyone’s health and well-being\, why is it so hard for some people to access it?  What are the consequences? \n\n\n\nThe vital connections between health\, equity\, and nature are increasingly visible across the United States. Throughout special 90-minute experience\, audiences will watch and listen to the lived experiences of members of communities affected by environmental racism and health inequities and their interconnections through music\, illustration\, and videography and be guided in a Forest Bathing Invitation by Jess Rodriguez from Reciprocal Forest Bathing. \n\n\n\nConvergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate is a collaboration between Black Moon Trio and Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and features two commissioned compositions from composers Marc Mellits and Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate as well as original artwork from five visual artists across the country to emphasize the data collected from Brushwood Center’s Health\, Equity\, and Nature Accelerator Report. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/convergence-at-lake-forest-college/
LOCATION:Lake Forest College\, Lake Forest College - Holt Chapel 555 N Sheridan Rd\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T210000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-14/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
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SUMMARY:Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You
DESCRIPTION:Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You\n\n\n\nLydia Cheshewalla is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma\, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the creation of site-specific land art and ephemeral installations grounded in Indigenous land stewardship practices and kinship pedagogies\, Lydia engages in multivocal conversations about place and relationship. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You will open at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Sunday\, September 7th. This exhibition is an ephemeral\, site-specific installation by Cheshewalla\, and will be created during her August residency at the Center for Humans & Nature in Libertyville\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nOnce the work is created\, it will be carefully transported to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for installation. Because this work is time and season reliant\, what it will look like remains to be seen. \n\n\n\nCheshewalla’s practice is built on an ethos that views all beings as sacred\, with their own agency\, and with a right to complete their cycle of life and death. She works mainly with naturally shed material and seeds that are ready for collecting. At the end of installations\, each being is returned to its original place in nature where it was gathered\, closing the circle of creation. \n\n\n\nA selection of Cheshewalla’s work will be published by the digital branch of Humans & Nature Press. The Digital Press celebrates diverse sources of wisdom about what it means to be human in an interconnected world.    \n\n\n\nPlease join us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on September 7 at 1:00 pm for an Opening Reception and Artist Talk. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We’ll Find You is part of the Smith Nature Symposium. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About the Exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/before-dreams-are-the-last-place-we-find-you/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You\n\n\n\nLydia Cheshewalla is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma\, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the creation of site-specific land art and ephemeral installations grounded in Indigenous land stewardship practices and kinship pedagogies\, Lydia engages in multivocal conversations about place and relationship. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You will open at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Sunday\, September 7th. This exhibition is an ephemeral\, site-specific installation by Cheshewalla\, and will be created during her August residency at the Center for Humans & Nature in Libertyville\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nOnce the work is created\, it will be carefully transported to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for installation. Because this work is time and season reliant\, what it will look like remains to be seen. \n\n\n\nCheshewalla’s practice is built on an ethos that views all beings as sacred\, with their own agency\, and with a right to complete their cycle of life and death. She works mainly with naturally shed material and seeds that are ready for collecting. At the end of installations\, each being is returned to its original place in nature where it was gathered\, closing the circle of creation. \n\n\n\nA selection of Cheshewalla’s work will be published by the digital branch of Humans & Nature Press. The Digital Press celebrates diverse sources of wisdom about what it means to be human in an interconnected world.    \n\n\n\nPlease join us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for an Opening Reception and Artist Talk.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/opening-reception-before-dreams-are-the-last-place-we-find-you/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T150000
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Kirsten Saunders
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen 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 who just wants to try something out in a low pressure environment\, or the family looking for a fun kids’ activity to fill their afternoon – this workshop is for you! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming September Artist of the Month\, Kirsten Saunders will be our guest artist. Kirsten is a potter and mosaicist. Stop by to learn from Kirsten! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT COST? Workspace\, use of our tools and any instruction or assistance you need is free; supplies from BASE are “pay what you want” (free to teachers and organizations). \n\n\n\nWHAT CAN I MAKE? Almost* anything! Come with a project you want to work on in mind\, or pick one from our list of project ideas for all ages and abilities. You are welcome to bring your own supplies and tools\, or use ones from BASE. You can work independently\, or work with an instructor. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-kirsten-saunders/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T200000
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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-13/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T150000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Paint and Plant
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Paint and Plant\n\n\n\nNurture your creativity and your spirit. In this class\, you’ll paint a pot with meaningful designs and re-pot a plant to take home—a living reminder of growth and resilience. This grounding experience blends artistic expression with the calming rhythm of nature and the therapeutic act of planting. \n\n\n\n Register by calling the Chicago Vet Center at:  773-962-3740.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/paint-and-plant/
LOCATION:Chicago Vet Center\, 8658 S. Sacramento Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T205808Z
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SUMMARY:Paint and Photograph the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Paint and Photograph the Prairie\n\n\n\nJoin Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative in a special program at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to enjoy four hours of painting and photographing the prairie with U.S. Veteran artists and photographers. Increase your skills while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Veterans!  \n\n\n\nCameras will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own! All art materials will be provided at the event. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nPlease note\, that this event is for Veterans\, current service members\, and their families only. \n\n\n\nSnacks will be provided. Please bring water. \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Walking\, possible uneven trails \n\n\n\nSensory Expectations: Prairie and forest landscape. Wear comfortable shoes. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. We have walking sticks available.  \n\n\n\nContact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have mobility concerns.  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/paint-and-photograph-the-prairie-3/
LOCATION:River Road Trailhead – Midewin Tallgrass Prairie\, Elwood\, Illinois\, 60042
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: August
DESCRIPTION:Nature Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass (Part 2)\n\n\n\nThe Brushwood Nature Book Club is a place 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.  \n\n\n\nOur summer series of meetings is focused on the work of the 2025 Smith Nature Symposium Honoree\, Robin Wall Kimmerer. In July and August\, we’ll read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, and in September\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.  \n\n\n\nReceive 15% off of the purchase price of the books at Lake Forest Book Store when you mention Brushwood Nature Book Club or Kathryn Haydon! Copies of the books can be purchased online at the links below: \n\n\n\nThe Serviceberry \n\n\n\nBraiding Sweetgrass \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-book-club-august/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20241126T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T174323Z
UID:10000226-1755597600-1755603000@brushwoodcenter.org
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-14/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250602T172146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T181941Z
UID:10000313-1755338400-1755352800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Military Kids Fest
DESCRIPTION:Military Kids Fest\n\n\n\nCelebrate Summer with Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative and enjoy art\, music\, activities\, games\, and nature with other members of the Military Community! In collaboration with Kids Rank\, Veteran Art Tribe and other Veteran organizations. Brushwood’s second annual Military Kids Fest offers an open house with art\, exploration\, and fun. \n\n\n\nJoin us for: \n\n\n\n\nMusic fun and a singalong for all ages with Ukulady Lisa\n\n\n\nA squishy slime-making activity with Veteran Art Tribe\n\n\n\nMeet and greet reptiles and amphibians with the Lake County Forest Preserves\n\n\n\nInformation and resource tables from: Brushwood Center\, Growing Healthy Families\, Blue Star Families\n\n\n\nA nature hike with Brushwood Center\n\n\n\nOutdoor games\, art activities\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, that this event is for Veterans\, current service members\, and their families only. \n\n\n\nContact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have questions or concerns. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/military-kids-fest/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250602T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T163710Z
UID:10000307-1755111600-1755118800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Accordion Art Books
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – View From Your Window Accordion Art Books with Susan Teller\n\n\n\nCreate & 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 in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by August’s Artist of the Month\, Susan Teller\, who will teach us to make Accordion Art Books. Recycle paper CD covers into your own unique accordion art book! Participants will paint\, draw\, and / or collage each page\, with Susan’s guidance.You can also see Susan’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from July 26 – August 30. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nSusan Teller graduated from the University Of Illinois Chicago with a BFA in 1979. She worked at Spring Studio\,  United Letter\, and the Marshall Fields Advertising Department. She was the Skokie Public Library Staff Artist/ Librarian\, from 1997-2022. She currently teaches workshops in paper making\, watercolor painting\, and book binding. She also teaches classes about women artists\, the process of making art\, and storyboard drawing and development. \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$20/person. Please register by August 11. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-accordion-art-books/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250623T210600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210613Z
UID:10000319-1755109800-1755118800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-13/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250303T180357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180417Z
UID:10000269-1754733600-1754740800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Sturgeon Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Sturgeon 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\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-sturgeon-moon/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250609T170336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T170338Z
UID:10000315-1753524000-1753542000@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Susan Teller
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen 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 who just wants to try something out in a low pressure environment\, or the family looking for a fun kids’ activity to fill their afternoon – this workshop is for you! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming August Artist of the Month\, Susan teller\, will be our guest artist. She currently teaches workshops in paper making\, watercolor painting\, and book binding. She also teaches classes about women artists\, the process of making art\, and storyboard drawing and development. Stop by to learn from Susan! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT COST? Workspace\, use of our tools and any instruction or assistance you need is free; supplies from BASE are “pay what you want” (free to teachers and organizations). \n\n\n\nWHAT CAN I MAKE? Almost* anything! Come with a project you want to work on in mind\, or pick one from our list of project ideas for all ages and abilities. You are welcome to bring your own supplies and tools\, or use ones from BASE. You can work independently\, or work with an instructor. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-susan-teller/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250527T164346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T164349Z
UID:10000300-1753524000-1753529400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Nature Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass (Part 1)\n\n\n\nThe Brushwood Nature Book Club is a place 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.  \n\n\n\nOur summer series of meetings is focused on the work of the 2025 Smith Nature Symposium Honoree\, Robin Wall Kimmerer. In July and August\, we’ll read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, and in September\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.  \n\n\n\nReceive 15% off of the purchase price of the books at Lake Forest Book Store when you mention Brushwood Nature Book Club or Kathryn Haydon! Copies of the books can be purchased online at the links below: \n\n\n\nThe Serviceberry \n\n\n\nBraiding Sweetgrass \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-book-club/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20241126T182346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T182359Z
UID:10000237-1753381800-1753387200@brushwoodcenter.org
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-12/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250602T170727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T205822Z
UID:10000311-1752937200-1752951600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Paint and Photograph the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Paint and Photograph the Prairie\n\n\n\nJoin Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative in a special program at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to enjoy four hours of painting and photographing the prairie with U.S. Veteran artists and photographers. Increase your skills while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Veterans!  \n\n\n\nCameras will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own! All art materials will be provided at the event. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nPlease note\, that this event is for Veterans\, current service members\, and their families only. \n\n\n\nSnacks will be provided. Please bring water. \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Walking\, possible uneven trails \n\n\n\nSensory Expectations: Prairie and forest landscape. Wear comfortable shoes. \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available. We have walking sticks available.  \n\n\n\nContact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have mobility concerns.  \n\n\n\n\nREGIster
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/paint-and-photograph-the-prairie-2/
LOCATION:River Road Trailhead – Midewin Tallgrass Prairie\, Elwood\, Illinois\, 60042
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250617T170530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T170532Z
UID:10000317-1752688800-1752692400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Black Moon Trio Presents - The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure\n\n\n\nCelebrating one of our region’s and the world’s most precious natural resources\, Black Moon Trio collaborates with author Barb Rosenstock; illustrator\, Jamey Christoph; and the DuPage Children’s Museum to tell the story of the Great Lakes. Accompanying Rosenstock’s and Christoph’s 2024 book\, The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure\, this program features music by living composers to bolster the dramatic journey of a single drop of water in this enormous water system. Along the way\, audiences will learn how these incredible lakes were formed\, how to preserve the six quadrillion gallons of water they hold\, and the cultural and spiritual importance of these five blue jewels. \n\n\n\nA limited number of copies of the book will available for sale in the Driehaus Museum Store on the 3rd floor. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/black-moon-trio-presents-the-great-lakes-our-freshwater-treasure/
LOCATION:The Richard H. Driehaus Museum\, 50 E. Erie St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20241126T174218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T174226Z
UID:10000225-1752573600-1752579000@brushwoodcenter.org
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-13/
LOCATION:​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center\, ​888 Dunbar Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250530T203802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T180058Z
UID:10000303-1752411600-1756652400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Image: Walking Up the Dune by Josie Levin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes\n\n\n\nThis summer\, Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition\, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen\, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. Rooted in the Shadow of Coal embraces the tradition of botanical art while expanding to include a wider range of artists and media\, all focused on the resilient plants of the Waukegan Dunes. Each artwork in the show includes a reference to at least one\, and sometimes several\, of these botanical wonders. What has proximity to pollution done to the site? What does it mean to have this surviving and thriving natural environment next to coal ash ponds? In this exhibition\, botanical art becomes a lens to consider health\, equity\, and nature. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About This exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/rooted-in-the-shadow-of-coal-botanical-treasures-of-the-waukegan-dunes/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250530T204025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T175656Z
UID:10000304-1752411600-1752418800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Image: Walking Up the Dune by Josie Levin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception – Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes\n\n\n\nThis summer\, Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition\, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen\, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. Rooted in the Shadow of Coal embraces the tradition of botanical art while expanding to include a wider range of artists and media\, all focused on the resilient plants of the Waukegan Dunes. Each artwork in the show includes a reference to at least one\, and sometimes several\, of these botanical wonders. What has proximity to pollution done to the site? What does it mean to have this surviving and thriving natural environment next to coal ash ponds? In this exhibition\, botanical art becomes a lens to consider health\, equity\, and nature. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for an opening reception and discussion. Seating for the panel discussion will be limited\, registration guarantees admission\, but not necessarily a seat. If you require a seat for accessibility\, please let us know at the event\, and you will be prioritized.  \n\n\n\n\nREgister for the July 13 Opening Reception\n\n\n\nLearn More about the Exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/opening-reception-rooted-in-the-shadow-of-coal-botanical-treasures-of-the-waukegan-dunes/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20250623T210432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210434Z
UID:10000318-1752085800-1752094800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks\, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small snack items will be available for free.Brought to you by Brushwood Center’s At Ease Program\, Veteran Art Tribe\, and the American Legion Cicero Post #96!​Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/veterans-acrylic-paint-sip-nights-12/
LOCATION:American Legion Cicero Post 96\, 5820 W 35th St\, Cicero\, Illinois\, 60804
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T165731Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Maryann Wattelle
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen 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 who just wants to try something out in a low pressure environment\, or the family looking for a fun kids’ activity to fill their afternoon – this workshop is for you! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming July Artist of the Month\, Maryann Wattelle\, will be our guest artist. Maryann focuses on painting\, drawing\, and art therapy. She uses oil\, watercolor\, found materials\, and recycled paper in her work. Her greatest passions are sharing the experience of making art with others and guiding them through their own creative process. Stop by to learn from Maryann! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT COST? Workspace\, use of our tools and any instruction or assistance you need is free; supplies from BASE are “pay what you want” (free to teachers and organizations). \n\n\n\nWHAT CAN I MAKE? Almost* anything! Come with a project you want to work on in mind\, or pick one from our list of project ideas for all ages and abilities. You are welcome to bring your own supplies and tools\, or use ones from BASE. You can work independently\, or work with an instructor. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-maryann-wattelle/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064420
CREATED:20241126T181744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T140836Z
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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-11/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
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