Get your tickets to Happy Holidays with the Irving Sisters on December 20. 4 PM Family Sing-Along, 6 PM Concert, fun for all!

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November 30 – December 6

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Public Arts Programs
Free

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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-Inspired
Holiday Art Market. You’ll find unique art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers.

The Online Market will open on November 30.

Shop the market Now

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November 30 – December 6

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs
Free

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Nature-Inspired Holiday Online Art Market

Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-Inspired
Holiday Art Market! The Market begins with an online sale from November 30- December 6.

You’ll find unique art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers.

You don’t have to wait for the in-person Market (December 7 & 8) share in community, art, and nature at this very popular annual gathering of Holiday cheer!

The Online Market will open on November 30.

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December 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Public Arts Programs
Free

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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

Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person)

Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pm
Sunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm

Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-Inspired
Holiday Art Market! You’ll find unique art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from over 50 talented local
artists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community, art, and nature at this very popular
annual gathering of holiday cheer!

(Don’t miss the online sale November 30 – December 6!)

Preview the Market now

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October 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

View Organizer Website

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Learn about the basics of photography while exploring the natural beauty of Chicagoland with your fellow Veterans. Families and all ages are welcomed. ​Free, but registration is required.

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Meet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Activity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes. 

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

For questions and accessibility and mobility concerns, contact Veterans Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at: jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

REGISTER

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October 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

View Organizer Website

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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

Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families

Learn the basics of the ukulele and how to play the most common chords in music with fellow Veterans and their families. You do not need any musical talent or extensive knowledge to participate. Music is for everyone!

The program is intended for ages 7 and above.

After the class, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.

Ukulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm

Nature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm

Register

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December 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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November 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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October 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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September 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

View Organizer Website

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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

Nature Hike and String Art for Veterans

Enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Ryerson Woods and participate in a string art class at Brushwood Center.

Activity Expectation: Outdoors and walking on unpaved trails. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and dress for the weather. Bringing water is recommended.

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors in uncovered sun.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org

REGISTER

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October 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

View Organizer Website

American Legion Cicero Post 96

5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804 + Google Map

Digital Art for Veterans and Families

Enjoy learning about digital art with your fellow veterans and families members. Please download the proper software to your phone.

A smartphone is required for this class.

Prior to class Download ArtRage (free for Android, $2.99 for iPhone). Make sure to also open the app prior to class. This will ensure we can start right away if there are updates or login needed for the app.

Activity Expectation: Indoors and seated; a smartphone is required for this class.

Sensory Expectations: Indoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

Snacks will be served; please let us know if you have any food allergies. ​Registration required.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org

REGISTER

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