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September 26, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

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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.
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Art materials will be mailed to your home. If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. 

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September 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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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

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October 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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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

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September 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Iron Bridge Trailhead

Midewin Tallgrass Prairie
Elwood, Illinois 60042 United States + Google Map

Photograph the Prairie

Join Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative in a special program at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to enjoy four hours of photographing the prairie with U.S. Veteran artists and photographers. Increase your skills while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Veterans!

Cameras will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

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Please note, that this event is for Veterans, current service members, and their families only.

Snacks will be provided. Please bring water.

Activity Expectation: Walking, possible uneven trails

Sensory Expectations: Prairie and forest landscape. Wear comfortable shoes.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. We have walking sticks available.

Contact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have mobility concerns.

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September 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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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

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September 19, 2024 @ 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.

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September 21, 2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr.
Chicago, IL 60660 + Google Map
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Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Learn about the basics of photography while exploring the natural beauty of Chicago with your fellow Veterans. DSLR cameras are provided for participants. You can also use your own cameras or cell phones if preferred. Families and all ages are welcomed.

Saturday, September 21: Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

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

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors with some city noise. 

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

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November 3, 2024 – December 1, 2024

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs and At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

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

At Ease In Nature

Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community.

Started in 2015, Brushwood’s At Ease: Art and Wellness for Veterans initiative offers programs for Veterans, Service Members, and their families designed to empower wellbeing through nature-based art, music, and photography workshops. At Ease helps build skills in creative expression and provides Veterans with access to mental health support.

This exhibition will open with a reception and panel discussion on November 3, at 1 pm.

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September 7, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

View Organizer Website

Iron Bridge Trailhead

Midewin Tallgrass Prairie
Elwood, Illinois 60042 United States + Google Map

Paint and Photograph the Prairie

Join 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!

Cameras will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! All art materials will be provided at the event.

__

Please note, that this event is for Veterans, current service members, and their families only.

Snacks will be provided. Please bring water.

Activity Expectation: Walking, possible uneven trails

Sensory Expectations: Prairie and forest landscape. Wear comfortable shoes.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. We have walking sticks available.

Contact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have mobility concerns.

REGIster

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Virtual Event Virtual Event

September 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Gabrielle Tufano

View Organizer Website

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. If registering the day before or of the event, please have your own materials at home – watercolor paint, paper, pencil. 

Activity expectation is sitting.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. Virtual Class.

Materials will be sent via Amazon, you must register a week beforehand to receive materials. 

REGIster

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