Explore Singularity is a Forest at the Brushwood Gallery
Virtual Event Virtual Event

June 26 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

Virtual Event Virtual Event

May 22 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

Virtual Event Virtual Event

April 24 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

Virtual Event Virtual Event

March 27 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

Virtual Event Virtual Event

February 27 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

Virtual Event Virtual Event

January 23 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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

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.

 

December 16 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
​888 Dunbar Road
Mundelein, Illinois 60060 United States
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Art Impact Project

Art 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.

Parking is available outside of the building. Ask for the Veteran art program once in the building. 

Activity 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.

June 11 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804
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Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights


Join 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.

May 14 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804
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Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights


Join 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.

April 9 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804
+ Google Map

Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights


Join 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.