Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.
You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It Want 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 […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡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 […]
Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan Pop-Up Exhibition Come 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 […]
Joyful! A Celebration of Black History Month Join us at Brushwood Center for a celebration of music and food in honor of Black History Month. Angela 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 […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡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 […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡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 […]
Singularity is a Forest Reception Join us on Saturday, January 25th to explore Singularity is a Forest at a reception and program at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Singularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. He describes his series: "In our different languages the […]
¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡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 […]
Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan Returning 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 […]
Singularity is a Forest Singularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. He 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 […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support 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 […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support 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 […]
