Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.
Enriching Life Retrospective For over a decade, Brushwood Center has had the pleasure and privilege of being the home of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy. Now that Heeyoung has announced that she will be moving away later this year and her classes at Brushwood are ending, we take a moment to look back. In […]
Nature Book Club: October The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion, creative writing, and/or 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. Our October book is […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Upcycled Wreaths Create & Sip is a monthly workshop 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. Everyone’s […]
Nature Book Club: November The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion, creative writing, and/or 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. Our November book is […]
Online Sale: The 10th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Can't make the in-person Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market on December 5 and 6? You don't have to miss out! Visit the online sale the week before the market. Buy local, support the arts, and find unique nature-inspired gifts from the comfort of your own home. You’ll […]
The 10th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Buy local, support the arts, and find unique nature-inspired gifts at Brushwood Center’s annual Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, prints, and more from talented local artists, makers, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community, art, and nature at this very popular annual […]
