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November 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

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Public Arts Programs
$20.00

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

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 soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 and up) and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process. At the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own handmade wreath. Plus, you’ll take home newfound skills and inspiration to continue your crafting journey beyond the class. 

We will be using materials and supplies from BASE: Brushwood Art Supply Exchange that will include a mix of new materials alongside the repurposed and reimagined. Everyone’s project will be unique, and creativity is highly encouraged. We will have a variety of objects available to use for your wreath, 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! 

Create & Sip classes are fun, easy going events.  Bring some friends, some snacks and bring your imagination!  No Experience necessary, all skill levels welcome. Each person’s project will be unique – creativity is highly encouraged! We will be working with materials and tools from BASE, our Creative Reuse Center, which will include a combination of reclaimed, repurposed, and new materials. 

$20/person. Registration Required. BYOB. 

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house, a gender neutral bathroom, and changing tables.


If you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities, please contact our Manager of Public Programs and Communications, Parker Nelson, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1.


Programming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone, including but not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

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August 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Public Arts Programs
Free

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

BASE: Open Art Workshop

You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies from BASE · Get Help When You Need It

Want to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to try your hand at oil paints, but don’t know where to start? There’s no need to sign up for a formal class or invest in lots of supplies just to give it a try! In this workshop series, you get to decide the project, and you get access to all the tools and supplies in BASE (Brushwood Art Supply Exchange)!

​Projects can be big or small, quick and easy or long-term and complex. You can work independently, or work with an instructor who will help you get the supplies, tools and knowledge you need to get started on the project of your choice.

Open Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts, from the professional artists 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!

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When Do BASE: Open Art Workshop’s Happen?

10am-3pm, the last Saturday of every month, starting February 2024 (Decembers off). Come anytime during the day, and stay as long as you’d like.

What is the 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).

What 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.

If you have questions about BASE: Open Art Workshops, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. 

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August 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Public Arts Programs
$20.00 /person

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

BASE: Create & Sip – Broken Dish Mosaics

​As you craft away, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB 21 and over), and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process. 

At the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own handmade mosaic piece as well as the supplies and knowledge to complete the project with grout once it has a chance to dry and set (the next day is ideal). Plus, you’ll take home newfound skills and inspiration to continue your crafting journey beyond the class!

We will be using materials and supplies from BASE (Brushwood Art Supply Exchange) that will include a mix of new materials alongside the repurposed and reimagined. We will have a variety of objects available to use for your mosaic project, including flower pots, trays, and other vessels. We will have all the tools and supplies on hand, but if you have a dish or other ceramic piece of your own you would like to bring and incorporate into your artwork, you are welcome to bring it! 

Everyone’s project will be unique, and creativity is highly encouraged.

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