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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Exhibition: Artist Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Life: Botanical Art Demonstration\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 16 | 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/
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:20250309T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Women's History with Duo FAE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Women’s History with Duo FAE\n\n\n\nJoin us at Brushwood Center for a celebration of Women’s History Month with an afternoon of chamber music written and performed by women! \n\n\n\nDuo FAE performs music filled with “virtuosity and maturity” (Hill and Hollow Music.) for audiences with works by Florence Price\, Clara Schumann\, Amy Beach\, Lili Boulanger\, and Dame Ethel Smyth. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, Duo F.A.E. was founded by violinist Charlene Kluegel and pianist Katherine Petersen who had met at the Aspen Music Festival several years prior. The duo takes its name from the motto of virtuoso violinist Joseph Joachim and composer Johannes Brahms “Frei Aber Einsam” meaning “Free but Alone.” (shown on the left) The duo brought new meaning to this motto\, doing all of their rehearsing and concertizing while living in Canada and the U.S. respectively at the inception of the ensemble. The duo seeks to present concerts that feature chamber music in its rawest form by joining two voices into one. \n\n\n\nCome usher in spring and celebrate the artistry of these marvelous composers and performers this March! \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/celebrating-womens-history-with-duo-fae/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-11/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Retrospective Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe 10th Anniversary Enriching Life – Retrospective 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\nFeaturing the work of: Carole Cleaver\, Joann Dinneen\, Marcia Glenn\, Edith Harte\, Nancy Johnson\, Sandra Kessel\, Heeyoung Kim\, Andrea Kirjassoff\, Claudia Lane\, Meredith Lincoln\, Jean Meilinger\, Monica Munaretto\, Pamela Najarian\, Ramiro Prudencio\, Sandra Robinson \, Barbara Rose\, Rita M Rosen\, Linda Schmitt\, Jane Sturgeon\, Kathy Walsh\, Sandra Wilcoxon\, Susie Williams\, and Judy Woznyj.  \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: March 2\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\nClosing Reception: May 4\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/10th-anniversary-enriching-life-exhibition/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T150000
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Enriching Life Exhibition: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Life: Opening Reception\n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening of 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-opening-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:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241209T211339Z
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SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-10/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nWant to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to try your hand at oil paints\, but don’t know where to start? There’s no need to sign up for a formal class or invest in lots of supplies just to give it a try\, because in this workshop\, you get to decide the project\, and you get access to all the tools and supplies in BASE (the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange). \n\n\n\nProjects can be big or small\, quick and easy or long-term and complex. You can work independently\, or work with an instructor who will help you get the supplies\, tools and knowledge you need to get started on the project of your choice. \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\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2024). 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-2/
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:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241209T211237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T211239Z
UID:10000246-1740218400-1740222000@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-9/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20250206T215410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T170138Z
UID:10000260-1739970000-1740495600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan Pop-Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nPop-Up Exhibition \n\n\n\nCome enjoy the original culminating works of this residency at The Brushwood Gallery in a Pop-up Exhibition! These pieces of music\, that at first glance appear to be pieces of abstract art\, will be displayed at Brushwood Center accompanied by QR codes that will link to performances of the works by Black Moon and allow the general public to listen to the pieces as they were intended to be heard by the Veteran composers who wrote them.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan-pop-up-exhibition/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20250123T224735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T175126Z
UID:10000256-1739710800-1739719800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Joyful! A Celebration of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Joyful! A Celebration of Black History Month\n\n\n\nJoin us at Brushwood Center for a celebration of music and food in honor of Black History Month. \n\n\n\nAngela Walker\, a U.S. Navy Veteran and jazz vocalist\, curates a musical afternoon sharing  examples of the cultural contributions of African Americans in both the past and present. The afternoon will be filled with dance\, drama\, multimedia\, and music. \n\n\n\nAudiences also have the option of spending the hour prior to the performance in our renovated culinary studio with Jeff Williams from From Hood to Table as he cooks up a wonderful workshop that covers the history of Black farming and cuisine while also teaching how to make some Soul Food recipes that can be enjoyed during the performance. \n\n\n\nCome warm your body and soul with this unique program this February! \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/joyful-a-celebration-of-black-history-month/
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:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241209T211048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T211149Z
UID:10000245-1739008800-1739012400@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-8/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241209T210923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T210925Z
UID:10000244-1738404000-1738407600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-7/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20250107T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T213207Z
UID:10000250-1737810000-1737817200@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Singularity is a Forest Reception
DESCRIPTION:Singularity is a Forest Reception\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, January 25th to explore Singularity is a Forest at a reception and program at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. \n\n\n\nSingularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. \n\n\n\nHe describes his series: “In our different languages the trees are mainly a generic symbol. However\, if we contemplate them closely\, we will find in them the diverse and the singular.This series is an aesthetic approach to the features and scars that give life to the individuality of each tree.” \n\n\n\nThe reception will feature a forest bathing experience with Jess Rodriguez of Reciprocal Forest Bathing at 1:00 pm. This will take place outdoors\, please dress for the weather.  At 2:00 pm\, Kim Shearer of Morton Arboretum will lead a walk-through of the exhibition\, sharing her expertise on the science of trees.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the reception\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nKim Shearer\n\n\n\nKim is the Curator of Collections and Manager of New Plant Development at the Morton Arboretum. Kim advances the Arboretum’s mission to make the world a greener\, healthier\, and more beautiful place by introducing plant selections with broad adaptability\, disease resistance\, and pest resistance. She is an expert on trees and shrubs.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJess Rodriguez\n\n\n\nJess Rodriguez is a certified forest bathing guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Bathing. Jessica was introduced to forest bathing in 2019 while interning in Costa Rica with a certified guide. Together\, they worked on a proposal to have forest bathing recognized as an official nature wellness practice by the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT).  \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Jessica underwent a six month long training and four day intensive\, during which they developed a true sense of what it means to be a guide and work in partnership with the more-than-human-world. Jess is also the Coalition Building Manager at Brushwood Center.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/singularity-is-a-forest-reception/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241209T210821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T182506Z
UID:10000243-1737799200-1737802800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:¡Hola! Wiggleworms
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola! Wiggleworms \n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for children ages 1-5\, but open to younger and older siblings too! \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world\, the class is alive with singing\, dancing\, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music. \n\n\n\nAs your little one grows\, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement\, interaction\, and musical play with puppets\, shakers\, and props as children explore their emerging language skills. \n\n\n\nIf you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language\, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano\, esta clase vive del canto\, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música\, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.​Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño\, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento\, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas\, maracas\, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades. \n\n\n\nSi eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano\, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/hola-wiggleworms-3/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family - Friendly,Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241111T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151904Z
UID:10000205-1736503200-1736508600@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan\n\n\n\nReturning by popular demand\, Black Moon Trio guides Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and We Serve: Special Recreation Association for Central Lake County to create and perform their very own musical compositions. Using resources from Brushwood Center’s At Ease and Art Supply Exchange programs\, Veterans participate in a six-week graphic score and poetry composition residency culminating in the creation of 20 original pieces of music performed and recorded by professional musicians.Black Moon Trio is honored to again be joined by world-renowned botanical artist\, Heeyoung Kim and members of her Botanical Art Academy to showcase watercolor painting methods and techniques. Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry\, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan\, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their connections to our freshwater treasure as well as their connections to each other.This program has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/watercolor-for-the-soul-music-of-lake-michigan/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241216T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T202910Z
UID:10000249-1736082000-1740322800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Singularity is a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Singularity is a Forest\n\n\n\nSingularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. \n\n\n\nHe describes his series: “In our different languages the trees are mainly a generic symbol. However\, if we contemplate them closely\, we will find in them the diverse and the singular.This series is an aesthetic approach to the features and scars that give life to the individuality of each tree.” \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is open to the public during regular operating hours at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Join us on Saturday\, January 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a reception and program about the exhibition and its themes.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the reception
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/singularity-is-a-forest/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241024T203021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T170047Z
UID:10000212-1733659200-1733677200@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 7\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, December 8\, 12 pm- 5pm \n\n\n\nSupport the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art\, handmade gifts\, cards\, prints\, and more from over 50 talented localartists\, makers\, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community\, art\, and nature at this very popularannual gathering of holiday cheer! \n\n\n\n(Don’t miss the online sale November 30 – December 6!) \n\n\n\n\nPreview the Market now
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-inspired-holiday-art-market/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20241024T203021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T170047Z
UID:10000197-1733565600-1733590800@brushwoodcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 7\, 10 am- 5 pmSunday\, December 8\, 12 pm- 5pm \n\n\n\nSupport the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual Nature-InspiredHoliday Art Market! You’ll find unique art\, handmade gifts\, cards\, prints\, and more from over 50 talented localartists\, makers\, and small-scale producers. Come out and share in community\, art\, and nature at this very popularannual gathering of holiday cheer! \n\n\n\n(Don’t miss the online sale November 30 – December 6!) \n\n\n\n\nPreview the Market now
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-inspired-holiday-art-market/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260906T023104
CREATED:20240913T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185633Z
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SUMMARY:BASE: Create & Sip - Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:BASE: Create & Sip – Wreath Making \n\n\n\nAs you craft away\, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 and up) and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process. At the end of the class\, you’ll leave with your own handmade wreath. Plus\, you’ll take home newfound skills and inspiration to continue your crafting journey beyond the class.  \n\n\n\nWe will be using materials and supplies from BASE: Brushwood Art Supply Exchange that will include a mix of new materials alongside the repurposed and reimagined. Everyone’s project will be unique\, and creativity is highly encouraged. We will have a variety of objects available to use for your wreath\, but if you have something of your own you would like to bring and try to incorporate into your artwork\, you are welcome to bring it!  \n\n\n\nCreate & Sip classes are fun\, easy going events.  Bring some friends\, some snacks and bring your imagination!  No Experience necessary\, all skill levels welcome. Each person’s project will be unique – creativity is highly encouraged! We will be working with materials and tools from BASE\, our Creative Reuse Center\, which will include a combination of reclaimed\, repurposed\, and new materials. $20/person. Registration Required. BYOB.  \n\n\n\n_ \n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\nBrushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center\, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house\, a gender neutral bathroom\, and changing tables. \n\n\n\nIf you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events\, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities\, please contact our Manager of Public Programs and Communications\, Parker Nelson\, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1. \n\n\n\nProgramming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone\, including but not limited to age\, disability\, gender\, marital status\, national origin\, race\, religion\, and sexual orientation.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/base-create-sip-wreath-making/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception\n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nStarted 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.  \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open with a reception and panel discussion on November 3\, at 1 pm.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Opening
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-in-nature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:At Ease In Nature
DESCRIPTION:At Ease In Nature\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nStarted 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. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open with a reception and panel discussion on November 3\, at 1 pm.
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/at-ease-in-nature/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography for Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Nature Photography for Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nLearn 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. \n\n\n\n______ \n\n\n\nMeet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods \n\n\n\nActivity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes.  \n\n\n\nSensory Expectations: Outdoors \n\n\n\nAvailable Accommodations: No language interpretation available.  \n\n\n\nNo food will be served. ​Registration required. \n\n\n\nFor questions and accessibility and mobility concerns\, contact Veterans Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at: jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/nature-photography-for-veterans-and-families-3/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Outing
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SUMMARY:BASE: Open Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It\n\n\n\nWant to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to try your hand at oil paints\, but don’t know where to start? There’s no need to sign up for a formal class or invest in lots of supplies just to give it a try\, because in this workshop\, you get to decide the project\, and you get access to all the tools and supplies in BASE (the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange). \n\n\n\nProjects can be big or small\, quick and easy or long-term and complex. You can work independently\, or work with an instructor who will help you get the supplies\, tools and knowledge you need to get started on the project of your choice. \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\nWHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? 10am-3pm\, the last Saturday of every month (no meetings in November and December 2024). 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/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class
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SUMMARY:Group Ukulele Music for Veterans and Families
DESCRIPTION:Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families\n\n\n\nLearn 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!  \n\n\n\nThe program is intended for ages 7 and above. \n\n\n\nAfter the class\, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.  \n\n\n\nUkulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm  \n\n\n\nNature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/group-ukulele-music-for-veterans-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 Riverwoods Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Class
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