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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Clay Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Clay Ornaments with Kirsten Saunders\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center 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. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by September’s Artist of the Month\, Kirsten Saunders\, who will teach us to make Clay Ornaments. Use clay\, large cookie cutters and clay stamps to create your own ornaments for any occasion. Great for ages 10+. Working with clay relieves stress\, increases focus\, and engages both hands and mind. It’s a fun way to expand your creative and expressive repertoire! You can also see Kirsten’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from August 30 – September 27. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nKirsten began working with clay in college in 1982 and was hooked right away. Though her B.A. is in Psychology/Sociology\, she took many fine art classes and workshops through the years to hone her skills and develop her own style. She taught children’s art classes while raising her own children\, and still enjoys teaching occasionally and experiencing children’s playfulness and discovery. She is most inspired by her ever changing garden\, whimsy\, and her love of nature and it’s amazing creatures. Each piece is one of a kind\, created in her home studio in Gurnee Illinois. Working mostly with Terra Cotta clay\, pieces are wheel thrown\, hand built\, or a construction of both. Her mosaics are a blend of crockery\, her own pottery\, glass and other enticing items. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by September 15. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-clay-ornaments/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You
DESCRIPTION:Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You\n\n\n\nLydia Cheshewalla is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma\, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the creation of site-specific land art and ephemeral installations grounded in Indigenous land stewardship practices and kinship pedagogies\, Lydia engages in multivocal conversations about place and relationship. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You will open at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Sunday\, September 7th. This exhibition is an ephemeral\, site-specific installation by Cheshewalla\, and will be created during her August residency at the Center for Humans & Nature in Libertyville\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nOnce the work is created\, it will be carefully transported to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for installation. Because this work is time and season reliant\, what it will look like remains to be seen. \n\n\n\nCheshewalla’s practice is built on an ethos that views all beings as sacred\, with their own agency\, and with a right to complete their cycle of life and death. She works mainly with naturally shed material and seeds that are ready for collecting. At the end of installations\, each being is returned to its original place in nature where it was gathered\, closing the circle of creation. \n\n\n\nA selection of Cheshewalla’s work will be published by the digital branch of Humans & Nature Press. The Digital Press celebrates diverse sources of wisdom about what it means to be human in an interconnected world.    \n\n\n\nPlease join us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on September 7 at 1:00 pm for an Opening Reception and Artist Talk. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We’ll Find You is part of the Smith Nature Symposium. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About the Exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/before-dreams-are-the-last-place-we-find-you/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Before Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You\n\n\n\nLydia Cheshewalla is an Osage ephemeral artist from Oklahoma\, living and working in motion throughout the Great Plains ecoregion. Through the creation of site-specific land art and ephemeral installations grounded in Indigenous land stewardship practices and kinship pedagogies\, Lydia engages in multivocal conversations about place and relationship. \n\n\n\nBefore Dreams Are The Last Place We Find You will open at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Sunday\, September 7th. This exhibition is an ephemeral\, site-specific installation by Cheshewalla\, and will be created during her August residency at the Center for Humans & Nature in Libertyville\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nOnce the work is created\, it will be carefully transported to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for installation. Because this work is time and season reliant\, what it will look like remains to be seen. \n\n\n\nCheshewalla’s practice is built on an ethos that views all beings as sacred\, with their own agency\, and with a right to complete their cycle of life and death. She works mainly with naturally shed material and seeds that are ready for collecting. At the end of installations\, each being is returned to its original place in nature where it was gathered\, closing the circle of creation. \n\n\n\nA selection of Cheshewalla’s work will be published by the digital branch of Humans & Nature Press. The Digital Press celebrates diverse sources of wisdom about what it means to be human in an interconnected world.    \n\n\n\nPlease join us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for an Opening Reception and Artist Talk.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/opening-reception-before-dreams-are-the-last-place-we-find-you/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Kirsten Saunders
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming September Artist of the Month\, Kirsten Saunders will be our guest artist. Kirsten is a potter and mosaicist. Stop by to learn from Kirsten! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-kirsten-saunders/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: August
DESCRIPTION:Nature Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass (Part 2)\n\n\n\nThe Brushwood Nature Book Club is a place to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion\, creative writing\, and 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.  \n\n\n\nOur summer series of meetings is focused on the work of the 2025 Smith Nature Symposium Honoree\, Robin Wall Kimmerer. In July and August\, we’ll read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, and in September\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.  \n\n\n\nReceive 15% off of the purchase price of the books at Lake Forest Book Store when you mention Brushwood Nature Book Club or Kathryn Haydon! Copies of the books can be purchased online at the links below: \n\n\n\nThe Serviceberry \n\n\n\nBraiding Sweetgrass \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-book-club-august/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
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SUMMARY:Military Kids Fest
DESCRIPTION:Military Kids Fest\n\n\n\nCelebrate Summer with Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative and enjoy art\, music\, activities\, games\, and nature with other members of the Military Community! In collaboration with Kids Rank\, Veteran Art Tribe and other Veteran organizations. Brushwood’s second annual Military Kids Fest offers an open house with art\, exploration\, and fun. \n\n\n\nJoin us for: \n\n\n\n\nMusic fun and a singalong for all ages with Ukulady Lisa\n\n\n\nA squishy slime-making activity with Veteran Art Tribe\n\n\n\nMeet and greet reptiles and amphibians with the Lake County Forest Preserves\n\n\n\nInformation and resource tables from: Brushwood Center\, Growing Healthy Families\, Blue Star Families\n\n\n\nA nature hike with Brushwood Center\n\n\n\nOutdoor games\, art activities\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, that this event is for Veterans\, current service members\, and their families only. \n\n\n\nContact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have questions or concerns. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/military-kids-fest/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Accordion Art Books
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – View From Your Window Accordion Art Books with Susan Teller\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center 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. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by August’s Artist of the Month\, Susan Teller\, who will teach us to make Accordion Art Books. Recycle paper CD covers into your own unique accordion art book! Participants will paint\, draw\, and / or collage each page\, with Susan’s guidance.You can also see Susan’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from July 26 – August 30. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nSusan Teller graduated from the University Of Illinois Chicago with a BFA in 1979. She worked at Spring Studio\,  United Letter\, and the Marshall Fields Advertising Department. She was the Skokie Public Library Staff Artist/ Librarian\, from 1997-2022. She currently teaches workshops in paper making\, watercolor painting\, and book binding. She also teaches classes about women artists\, the process of making art\, and storyboard drawing and development. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by August 11. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-accordion-art-books/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Sturgeon Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Sturgeon Moon\n\n\n\nForest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves\, the concept of time\, their communities\, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world.  \n\n\n\nJoin Jess Rodriguez\, certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide\, for a two-hour practice filled with a series of guided invitations that offer opportunities of presence\, stress relief\, and relaxation.  \n\n\n\nDuring this time\, participants can expect to walk slowly for less than a mile with plenty of opportunities to stop and simply notice the world around them. Forest bathing is an adaptable and flexible practice that welcomes people of all abilities. For more information visit reciprocalforestbathing.com \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-sturgeon-moon/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T150000
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Susan Teller
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming August Artist of the Month\, Susan teller\, will be our guest artist. She currently teaches workshops in paper making\, watercolor painting\, and book binding. She also teaches classes about women artists\, the process of making art\, and storyboard drawing and development. Stop by to learn from Susan! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-susan-teller/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T113000
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CREATED:20250527T164346Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Nature Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass (Part 1)\n\n\n\nThe Brushwood Nature Book Club is a place to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion\, creative writing\, and 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.  \n\n\n\nOur summer series of meetings is focused on the work of the 2025 Smith Nature Symposium Honoree\, Robin Wall Kimmerer. In July and August\, we’ll read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, and in September\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.  \n\n\n\nReceive 15% off of the purchase price of the books at Lake Forest Book Store when you mention Brushwood Nature Book Club or Kathryn Haydon! Copies of the books can be purchased online at the links below: \n\n\n\nThe Serviceberry \n\n\n\nBraiding Sweetgrass \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-book-club/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
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SUMMARY:Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Image: Walking Up the Dune by Josie Levin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes\n\n\n\nThis summer\, Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition\, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen\, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. Rooted in the Shadow of Coal embraces the tradition of botanical art while expanding to include a wider range of artists and media\, all focused on the resilient plants of the Waukegan Dunes. Each artwork in the show includes a reference to at least one\, and sometimes several\, of these botanical wonders. What has proximity to pollution done to the site? What does it mean to have this surviving and thriving natural environment next to coal ash ponds? In this exhibition\, botanical art becomes a lens to consider health\, equity\, and nature. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About This exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/rooted-in-the-shadow-of-coal-botanical-treasures-of-the-waukegan-dunes/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Image: Walking Up the Dune by Josie Levin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception – Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes\n\n\n\nThis summer\, Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition\, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen\, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. Rooted in the Shadow of Coal embraces the tradition of botanical art while expanding to include a wider range of artists and media\, all focused on the resilient plants of the Waukegan Dunes. Each artwork in the show includes a reference to at least one\, and sometimes several\, of these botanical wonders. What has proximity to pollution done to the site? What does it mean to have this surviving and thriving natural environment next to coal ash ponds? In this exhibition\, botanical art becomes a lens to consider health\, equity\, and nature. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for an opening reception and discussion. Seating for the panel discussion will be limited\, registration guarantees admission\, but not necessarily a seat. If you require a seat for accessibility\, please let us know at the event\, and you will be prioritized.  \n\n\n\n\nREgister for the July 13 Opening Reception\n\n\n\nLearn More about the Exhibition
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/opening-reception-rooted-in-the-shadow-of-coal-botanical-treasures-of-the-waukegan-dunes/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250609T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T165731Z
UID:10000314-1751104800-1751122800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Maryann Wattelle
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our upcoming July Artist of the Month\, Maryann Wattelle\, will be our guest artist. Maryann focuses on painting\, drawing\, and art therapy. She uses oil\, watercolor\, found materials\, and recycled paper in her work. Her greatest passions are sharing the experience of making art with others and guiding them through their own creative process. Stop by to learn from Maryann! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-maryann-wattelle/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250303T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180141Z
UID:10000267-1750424400-1750431600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Summer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Summer Solstice\n\n\n\nForest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves\, the concept of time\, their communities\, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world.  \n\n\n\nJoin Jess Rodriguez\, certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide\, for a two-hour practice filled with a series of guided invitations that offer opportunities of presence\, stress relief\, and relaxation.  \n\n\n\nDuring this time\, participants can expect to walk slowly for less than a mile with plenty of opportunities to stop and simply notice the world around them. Forest bathing is an adaptable and flexible practice that welcomes people of all abilities. For more information visit reciprocalforestbathing.com \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celestial-nature-and-forest-therapy-summer-solstice/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250531T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153429Z
UID:10000305-1750273200-1750280400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Junk Journals
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Junk Journals with Magdalena Kranc-Velasquez\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center 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. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nMagdalena Kranc-Velazquez is a mixed media artist\, working in collage. Her work includes intricate collages that feature layering and delicate\, yet dramatic\, hand painting and drawing. She also creates altered books\, creating one-of-a-kind keepsake memory books for her clients\, using their photos\, jewelry\, documents\, buttons\, and fabrics \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by June 15. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-junk-journals/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250428T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T011126Z
UID:10000298-1748685600-1748703600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Magdalena Kranc Velazquez
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our June Artist of the Month\, Magdalena Kranc Velazquez\, will be our guest artist. Magdalena is a mixed media collage artist\, working with found and repurposed objects. Stop by to learn from Magdalena! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-magdalena-kranc-velazquez/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250422T172239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T031706Z
UID:10000290-1747573200-1751814000@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Voyagers: The Future Voyagers Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Voyagers: The Future Voyagers Exhibit\n\n\n\nAmerica has always had a fascination with exploration and the outdoors. We’ve memorialized it in paintings\, history books & statues where proud explorers pose heroically—their foot propped on the prow of a canoe or rocky precipice\, surveying the American west. But there’s one thing all of these artworks have in common: \n\n\n\nThey’re of white men. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Chicago Voyagers\, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower local\, underrepresented youth through outdoor adventure therapy programs\, seven Chicago-based artists will present a two-part exhibition that visualizes the future of American exploration: one where adventure knows no gender or color.  \n\n\n\nThe show includes new work that features the portrait of a youth who currently participates in the Chicago Voyagers program. A youth is using outdoor exploration as a means to become a leader and impact the world in a positive way.  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition at Brushwood opening May 18\, 2025 is the first part of this two-part endeavor. There we will get a first look at studies for the larger portraits that will be unveiled at the final exhibition in Chicago at the Epiphany Center for the Arts\, opening on August 8\, 2025. A portion of the proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to Chicago Voyagers. \n\n\n\nFeatured Artists: \n\n\n\nKevin West \n\n\n\nDwight White \n\n\n\nMorgan Nicolette \n\n\n\nRae Denise \n\n\n\nArrington \n\n\n\nSam Kirk \n\n\n\nEdo \n\n\n\n\nREgister for the May 18 Opening Reception
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/chicago-voyagersthe-future-voyagers-exhibit/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250501T223505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T032015Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Voyagers: The Future Voyagers Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Voyagers: The Future Voyagers Exhibit Opening Reception\n\n\n\nJoin Brushwood Center and Chicago Voyagers in a celebration of the opening of The Future Voyagers Exhibition! Be the first to view the brand new exhibition and have a chance to hear directly from artists that created the works.  \n\n\n\n1:00 pm Exhibition opens for viewing2:00 pm Panel discussion with: Bernie Rupe (Chicago Voyagers)\, Edo (exhibiting artist)\, Kevin West (exhibiting artist)\, moderated by Dani Abboud (Brushwood Center) \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\nREgister for the May 18 Opening Reception\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\n\n\n\nAmerica has always had a fascination with exploration and the outdoors. We’ve memorialized it in paintings\, history books & statues where proud explorers pose heroically—their foot propped on the prow of a canoe or rocky precipice\, surveying the American west. But there’s one thing all of these artworks have in common: \n\n\n\nThey’re of white men. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Chicago Voyagers\, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower local\, underrepresented youth through outdoor adventure therapy programs\, seven Chicago-based artists will present a two-part exhibition that visualizes the future of American exploration: one where adventure knows no gender or color.  \n\n\n\nThe show includes new work that features the portrait of a youth who currently participates in the Chicago Voyagers program. A youth is using outdoor exploration as a means to become a leader and impact the world in a positive way.  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition at Brushwood opening May 18\, 2025 is the first part of this two-part endeavor. There we will get a first look at studies for the larger portraits that will be unveiled at the final exhibition in Chicago at the Epiphany Center for the Arts\, opening on August 8\, 2025. A portion of the proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to Chicago Voyagers.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/chicago-voyagers-the-future-voyagers-exhibit/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250423T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T201802Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Nature's Emotion Photo Collage
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Nature’s Emotion Photo Collage\n\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center 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. We’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by May’s Artist of the Month\, Diana Noh\, who will teach us to make Nature’s Emotion Photo Collages. For a sneak peek of this project\, visit Brushwood’s Open Art Workshop on Saturday\, April 26 where Diana will be demonstrating from 10-4 pm. You can also see Diana’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from April 26 – May 30. \n\n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nDiana Noh is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography\, fiber\, and installation. Her practice celebrates reconstructions of distressed photographs of architectural spaces and landscapes\, exploring themes of trauma embedded in her family relationships and cultural in-betweenness.  \n\n\n\nDiana has exhibited pieces in Asia\, North America\, and Europe\, at venues including Space HNH in Seoul\, South Korea; Griffin Museum in Winchester\, MA; Woman Made Gallery in Chicago\, IL; The Arts Council in Fayetteville\, NC; Eastern Market in Detroit\, MI; Editart in Geneva\, Switzerland; The Art Center Highland Park in Highland Park\, IL; Hudson Valley MOCA in Peekskill\, NY; Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills\, MI. Her work is collected in the collections of Jennifer and Dan Gilbert\, Kyungil University\, and numerous Private Collections. \n\n\n\nDiana currently resides in Chicago\, IL. She holds a B.F.A. from Kyungil University (South Korea) and earned an M.F.A. at Cranbrook Academy of Art (Bloomfield Hills\, MI). \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by May 12. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-natures-emotion-photo-collage/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250307T210533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T165443Z
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SUMMARY:Mother Earth Market
DESCRIPTION:Mother Earth Market 2025\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 10\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, May 11\, 12 pm- 5 pm \n\n\n\nTaking place every Mother’s Day weekend\, the Mother Earth Market features and celebrates local artists\, makers\, vendors\, and organizations who are inspired by “Mother Earth” and are working towards a more sustainable future. Check out the vendors\, then join us for art\, nature\, and wellness activities at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. \n\n\n\nPreview this year’s artists here! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to the Market\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is not required\, and this event is free. Your RSVP helps the Arts and Public Events team plan.  \n\n\n\nEvents at Mother Earth Market\n\n\n\nSave your spot at the art and nature events at the Market! \n\n\n\nMay 10 Events \n\n\n\n\nMay 10 Pre-Market Bilingual Family Bird Walk 9 AM\n\n\n\nMay 10 Haiku reading 11 AM\n\n\n\nMay 10 Forest Bathing 12 PM
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/mother-earth-market/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250414T221540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T221655Z
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Exhibition: Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Life: Closing Reception\n\n\n\nTake one last look at the 10th Anniversary Enriching Life – Retrospective Exhibition. The exhibition showcases botanical works by artist Heeyoung Kim and current and invited students of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy she founded a decade ago at Brushwood Center. These exceptional artworks connect viewers to our wondrous planet by revealing the plant world’s most intricate details and its intimate relationships in a complex ecological web. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the reception
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/10th-anniversary-enriching-life-exhibition-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250210T182204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T210717Z
UID:10000261-1746284400-1746289800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Chamber Choir: Toward the Light
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Chamber Choir: Toward the Light\n\n\n\nBrushwood Center’s Spring concert with the Chicago Chamber Choir embraces the beauty and freedom found in the natural world\, and seeks peace on earth. \n\n\n\nWe look to light as a metaphor of transformation\, anchored by Schoenberg’s Friede auf Erden which urgently seeks “Peace on Earth.” This concert explores stories about how we care for each other\, and seek transformation in ourselves and the world. \n\n\n\nJoin Brushwood Center for a moving and transfixing 60-minute concert. The concert will take place outdoors\, weather permitting\, so bring your picnic blankets\, food\, and drink to usher in spring! \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/chicago-chamber-choir-toward-the-light/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250331T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T183055Z
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SUMMARY:Cook County Birding Big Year: A Story of Passion\, Disappearing Birds\, and How We Save What’s Left
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Birding Big Year: A Story of Passion\, Disappearing Birds\, and How We Save What’s Left\n\n\n\nCelebrate spring migration at Brushwood with an educational and inspiring program and bird walk with Tarik Shahzad. \n\n\n\nThe guided bird walk begins at 1:00 pm at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. \n\n\n\nAt 2:00 pm\, Tarik will present the story of his Cook County Birding “Big Year:” a personal challenge to identify as many unique species of birds as possible within a calendar year. Tarik\, 27\, set the new Cook County birding record by logging 294 unique bird species in 2024! \n\n\n\nWith a retelling of his adventure\, Tarik will impart his learnings about Cook County’s diverse natural spaces\, the growing birding community\, the steep decline of birds in our region\, and how the environmental community can work to better protect our avian friends for generations to come. As a member of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois’ government relations team\, he will weave in potential policy and advocacy solutions to our worsening biodiversity crisis. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tarik Shahzad\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Chicago\, Tarik Shahzad spent his childhood falling in love with nature at local parks and forest preserves. He continued his passion for nature at Middlebury College\, graduating in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Policy.  \n\n\n\nAfter graduating college\, Tarik honed skills in political organizing\, communications\, and ecological restoration. As an ecological restoration intern with Audubon Great Lakes\, Tarik helped restore prairie and marsh habitat in Chicago’s southeast side for people and wildlife.  \n\n\n\nIn March 2023\, Tarik joined The Nature Conservancy’s Illinois chapter as an environmental policy advocate. His role focuses conservation and climate policy analysis\, lobbying\, and education to external audiences. His professional interests include coalition-building and centering environmental justice concerns in the policy-making process. \n\n\n\n In his free-time\, Tarik enjoys birding\, volunteering at park and forest preserve stewardship days\, trying new foods throughout the Chicagoland area\, and leading nature tours across the region.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/cook-county-birding-big-year-a-story-of-passion-disappearing-birds-and-how-we-save-whats-left/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Diana Noh
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our May Artist of the Month Diana Noh will be our guest artist. Diana Noh is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography\, fiber\, and installation. Her practice celebrates reconstructions of distressed photographs of architectural spaces and landscapes\, exploring themes of trauma embedded in her family relationships and cultural in-betweenness. Stop by to learn from Diana! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-with-diana-noh/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250303T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T201349Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Natural Dyes with Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Natural Dyes with Invasive Species\n\n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center 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. We’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis month’s class will be led by April’s Artist of the Month\, Katelyn Patton\, who will teach us to make Natural Dyes with Invasive Species. For a sneak peek of this project\, visit Brushwood’s Open Art Workshop on Saturday\, March 29 where Katelyn will be demonstrating from 10-4 pm. You can also see Katelyn’s work displayed in the Brushwood Center Gallery from March 29 – April 24. \n\n\n\n\nWe’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nKatelyn Patton is a visual artist working in Chicago who was born and raised in the Midwest. Her practice focuses on the urban ecology and biodiversity of plants in the city and beyond\, the ways that material and color can be naturally derived from them\, and how this hyper localized knowledge can be used as a vessel for connecting multiple overlapping histories\, stories\, and meanings. She has been the Maker-In-Residence at the Harold Washington Library\, received a DCASE award in 2020\, and has had solo shows at Extra Projects\, the Lillstreet Arts Center and the NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery. In 2024 she received her MFA in studio art from UIC. She also received an award from the UIC Sustainability Fund to establish the Art Garden\, a space for cross-disciplinary explorations with plants and alternative materials. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by April 14. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-natural-dyes-with-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250318T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T212037Z
UID:10000283-1744365600-1744376400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Families Through Art & Nature
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Through Art & Nature\n\n\n\nCome relax and create art in a beautiful setting with Art Impact Project’s Neurographic Art Project. Neurographic drawing is a term coined by Dr. Pavel Piscarev to describe this form of doodling. Neurographica has been scientifically validated and is a widely used form of art therapy. It creates a mindful and meditative\, yet aware state\, through the creation of new neural connections. This watercolor project is great for everyone\, and no art experience is needed!  Adults will have the opportunity to complete this project while we provide age-appropriate art projects for children and adolescents. This is a collaborative program\, presented by LCCAC Blue Kids Lake County\, Art Impact Project\, and Brushwood Center. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/connecting-families-through-art-nature/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250312T185300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T185341Z
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Exhibition: Artist Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Life: Botanical Art Demonstration\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 6 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Free \n\n\n\nJoin Heeyoung Kim and Brushwood Botanical Artists for an artist demonstration at Enriching Life. Stop by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods to view the exhibition\, meet the artists in an intimate setting\, and learn about their work processes and the materials they use.  \n\n\n\nThe demonstrations will include: \n\n\n\n\nWatercolor (Joann Dinneen & Heeyoung Kim)\n\n\n\nPen and Ink (Jean Meilinger & Heeyoung Kim)\n\n\n\nGraphite (Pamela Najarian & Judy Woznyj)
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/10th-anniversary-enriching-life-exhibition-artist-demonstrations-2/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250317T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T175812Z
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SUMMARY:Brush Up Brushwood Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Brush Up Brushwood Volunteer Day\n\n\n\nIt’s time for spring cleaning at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods! Join the Brushwood team for a morning of clean up to prepare for spring and summer programs and upcoming renovations. \n\n\n\nAges 15+. Dress in comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Work gloves are also recommended. \n\n\n\nTasks include: \n\n\n\n\nMoving large/heavy objects from our garage\n\n\n\nAssembling furniture in our renovated office space\n\n\n\nCleaning and organizing art supply storage in our basement.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/brush-up-brushwood/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250226T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T213159Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop with Katelyn Patton
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nOpen Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts\, from the experienced artist 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! \n\n\n\nThis month\, our April Artist of the Month Katelyn Patton will be our guest artist. Katelyn is a visual artist working in Chicago who was born and raised in the Midwest. Her practice focuses on the urban ecology and biodiversity of plants in the city and beyond\, the ways that material and color can be naturally derived from them\, and how this hyper localized knowledge can be used as a vessel for connecting multiple overlapping histories\, stories\, and meanings. Stop by to learn from Katelyn! \n\n\n\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2025). Come anytime during the day\, and stay as long as you’d like. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES IT 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). \n\n\n\nWHAT 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. Here are just a few ideas of what you can learn and do at the Open Art Workshop: \n\n\n\nWatercolor · Embroidery · Mosaics · Book Binding · Charcoal Drawing · Knitting & Crochet · Decoupage · Sewing & Mending · Jewelry Making · Plein Air Painting · Basket Weaving · Picture Framing · Card Making · Kids Art Projects · Block Printing · Stained Glass · Acrylic Painting · Costume Making · Weaving · Collage · UpCycling · Gift Wrapping · Sculpture · Upholstery · Colored Pencil · Wreath Making · Beading · Rubber Stamps · Oil Painting · Quilting · Pastels · Macramé · Miniatures \n\n\n\n*We will do our best to accommodate all types of projects\, but there may be limitations on what is possible on a particular day due to limitations of space\, supplies or tools (supplies and tools are mostly donated\, and what is available is always changing)\, or due to a particular project being too messy or dangerous to be done in a public space. If a particular project cannot be worked on during the Workshop that day\, we will do our best to help you figure out how to proceed on a future Workshop date or on your own. Since this Workshop is open to ALL topics and media\, we won’t be experts on everything\, but we can definitely help you get started. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Open Art Workshop or BASE\, please contact Julia Kemerer at 224-633-2426 or jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nREGISter
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-open-art-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family - Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010705
CREATED:20250225T195700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200950Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Custom Umbrellas
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Custom Umbrellas\n\n\n\n\nWhen April showers bring May flowers\, you’ll be ready with the custom umbrella you made this March at Create & Sip. \n\n\n\nCreate & Sip is a monthly workshop\, hosted at BASE (the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange). It’s an opportunity to get creative\, try something new\, and enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.  \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be using new and recycled\, repurposed\, and reimagined materials from BASE to create custom umbrellas. We’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique.No experience necessary\, all skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +) \n\n\n\nSome snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process\n\n\n\nYour friends (make sure they register!)\n\n\n\nAny extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music\, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org$20/person. Please register by March 17.  BYOB.  \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-custom-umbrellas/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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