Knitters, stitchers, and makers of all things FIBER...UNITE!

Join us from 4pm to 6pm on the first Sunday of each month for our Sip & Stitch meet-up hosted by the Fox Valley Knitters’ Guild.

Bring your latest project to work on, or just come to chat and observe. Fiber makers of all kinds, ages, and skill levels welcome.

Check out the Guild and all they do at:
https://fvkg.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1030018357015140

Get in the holiday spirit with this fun Pints & Paints class by Make You Brush1

Choose your painting size and type, then contact Abby to reserve your spot

• 11x14 Canvas $40

• 16x20 $45

• 14” Round $45

• 3D Sled $50

Your ticket includes your first beverage (beer, hard seltzer, hard cider, soda, or other N/A option)
To register, email Abby at:
paintpartybyabby@gmail.com

Come by on Friday, October 27, to pick up your preordered shirts (if you haven't already) and meet our October Arts & Drafts featured artist, Mark Lucarelli.

Mark specializes in custom artwork including murals, paintings, 2D pen/ink, and digital art.

This is a perfect chance to come by, pick up your preordered shirts, meet the artist and check out/purchase his prints, all while sipping our latest releases (like Barrel Aged Orbital Velocity Peanut Butter Cup Stout) and chowing down on tacos and more by Taquiza Catering.

Our August Arts & Draft exhibitor, Chicago Cameraslinger, will be showcasing her Travel Photography at our St. Charles brewery for her closing event on Thursday, August 31st with crafting, food, a special trivia night, and tons of fun.

Fernando's Street Kitchen will be serving up amazing food from 5pm until sellout.

Chicago Trivia Guys keeping us entertained with some great questions about American history, geography, culture, and folklore starting at 7pm.

While we're waiting for all the fun stuff to begin, she’ll be bringing her other art supplies to hang out and show off some other creative tricks she’s picked up over the years to make mini ‘zines.

This may just be the most elaborate Arts & Draft showcase yet. Come by and support local beer, food, and art.

Our April artist-in-residence, Samantha Panock, will be here on Wednesday, April 26, for our Arts & Drafts Meet 'n Greet!

Join us for an evening with this local photographer as she joins in on the BINGO NIGHT fun. Stop by her table and learn about her work and process and purchase prints on display in the taproom.

Food by Chuck's Wood Fired Pizza as well, so come by for a fun night of bingo, photography, and pizza.

ARTIST LINKS:

Instagram

Website

Calling all FIBER AND BEER ENTHUSIASTS!

Join us the first Sunday of each month for a lively STITCH & SIP event, hosted by members
of the Fox Valley Knitters Guild.

Bring your craft of choice (knitting, crochet, spinning, mending, cross-stitch, etc.) and enjoy a few hours getting to know other local fiber lovers.

Our aim is to grow and foster the vibrant FOX VALLEY FIBER COMMUNITY.

If you've never stitched but are curious as to what it's all about then this is the group for you.

Pull up a chair, order a draft, and prepare to fall down the FIBER ARTS rabbit hole!

Free to attend, just show up and get stitchin’!

Our March artist in residence, Drew Pertl, will be hanging out here at our St. Charles brewery on Wednesday, March 29, for an artist meet and greet.

Come by and have a beer with Drew, ask questions, and learn about his process. While you're here, join in on our monthly bingo night and chow down on burgers and more from the Lodi Food Truck.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
"My photography is focused on capturing beautiful images of the Fox Valley. Whether by drone or on foot, I seek out those times when life imitates art in order to show people, places and things in a way they have never been seen.

"I'm driven by both a sense of pride in my community as well as a sincere desire to find beauty in every moment. As the survivor of four open heart surgeries, I have a daily reminder that every moment on this earth should be cherished. And as a lifelong resident of the Fox Valley, I'm honored to capture images that provide value to my community." - Drew Pertl

Photo & Bio Courtesy drewpertl.com

Our month long art exhibits bring fresh new artwork to the taproom each month. Now's your chance to meet November's featured artist, Jeff Busch, and purchase any pieces you like!

Jeff uses everything from acrylics, oils, watercolors, and gouache to create his gorgeous landscapes, buildings, portraits, and more. He uses a wide variety of creative styles in his artwork, as can be seen in our current exhibit.

Check out Jeff’s website for more examples of his work:
https://www.jbuschgallery.com/

If you're an artist and interested in being featured for our 2023 season, shoot us a DM or email:
jeremy@riverlandsbrewing.com

Our monthly Arts & Drafts exhibit comes to a close on Thursday, September 29, with an artist meet-and-greet and food truck event.

Our September artist, Chris Hodge, will be on site to discuss his work displayed all over our taproom and creating some coaster doodles for our collection.

Bring your favorite art supplies and make your OWN doodles as well!

We'll also have Fernando’s Street Kitchen on site serving up awesome tacos and more from 5pm to sellout.

One special Sunday Sessions line up coming right up! We've got local art, food, and music ready to go on Sunday, Sept 25th.

Starting at noon, we're hosting a Fall Art Pop-Up featuring eight local artists and makers, curated by the one and only Justin Bickus.

At 1pm, Flying Hawaiian rolls in with their Hawaiian food truck! Have you tried their food? Pretty damn amazing.

At 2pm, Daniel Izaaks returns with an acoustic set to keep the good vibes rollin'.

What a line-up! See you then.

Our August artist, Renee Kuharchuk, will be here at the taproom on Thursday, August 25th, for a meet-n-greet and coaster art jam.

Come out and see Renee's amazing gallery of paintings, purchase anything you see and love, and meet the artist! While you're here, grab some tacos from Dia de los Tacos, meet some pups up for adoption from Starfish Animal Rescue, and support local art, food and beer.

No advance tickets needed. Just come by.

Arts & Drafts, our month-long local artist showcase at our brewery in St. Charles, wraps up on Thursday, June 30 at 6pm with an artist meet & greet, food truck, live music, and our favorite part...a coaster art jam to bring out the artist in everyone!

All month long, we're hosting a gallery of beer can crafted artwork by Michael Montgomery. All work is available to purchase!

Live music by our friends New Vintage Strings will help set the creative mood with string versions of some of your favorite pop and rock songs.

As for food, we've got a special appearance by our friends Gillerson's Grubbery food trailer! We're talking amazing burgers, pulled pork, "Glizzy" hot dogs, and more!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
"I'm just a guy who loves good beer and good artwork who was looking for a creative outlet. I've been working on these for about 3 years now. I can do custom designs and customs pieces for a slightly additional fee and always love getting to meet new beer friends who appreciate my work."

Check out Michael's Instagram page for more examples of his work:
https://www.instagram.com/beercancrafts/

Come by and support local beer, food, music, and art all in one stop, and while you’re

Are you a professional artist or have an artsy friend? Have them reach out to jeremy@riverlandsbrewing.com to be considered as one of our resident artists for an upcoming month!

Arts & Drafts, our monthly local artist showcase, rolls into Spring with our April artist: Marisa Choate. Stop by the taproom through the month of April to see an exhibit of Ms. Choate's artwork. Then, come by on Thursday, April 28 at 6pm for an artist meet-n-greet, empanadas by the Grumpy Gaucho food truck, and live beats by local musician Syahi.

All artwork is for sale by the artist and can be purchased by contacting them through the information provided on each piece. Support local art and beer at the same time!

ARTIST STATEMENT
Choate's art is for everyone, and she believes that “life doesn’t live forever so neither should art." Her work focuses on creating art that anyone can appreciate and enjoy.

In general, the art world ignores the disabled. Choate wants to change that. Her work specifically embraces and allows disabled individuals to participate with the work.

It is very important to share Choate's story and her family’s story with a focus on disability, through her work. It focuses on their shared genetic and physical history. Her work is about embodying feelings and wearing emotions. She shows interior elements, both physical and emotional, on the exterior of the body.

Our first Acid Rainbow tie-dye party was a hit, and we want to make more! Join us for Arts & Drafts!

Our own Amber and her mother Pam will supply the dye and knowledge. All levels of tie die skill are welcome!

Each "ticket" includes one super soft unisex white Bella + Canvas tee, a spot at our tie-dye party, and your first beer! (gratuity not included, don't forget your bartenders!)

Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/riverlands

For the February edition of Arts & Drafts, we're changing things up a bit to build a fun night for the whole family. Join us as we welcome three local Lego builders as they exhibit some of their pieces here at the brewery, including a replica of Riverlands itself!

Artists Tim Caravia, Scott Rzepka, and Chris Rozek will each exhibit one of their original designs and will be here at the taproom to discuss their process and give advice to younger builders. In addition, we'll have some small sets scattered around the tables for families and friends to build for fun.

Mario's Cart will be here serving up their excellent tacos, nachos, cubano sandwiches, and more. We can't think of a more fun way to spend your Thursday evening.

We're kicking off the 2020 season of Arts & Drafts with local nature photographer Sheila Newenham. Join us on Thursday, January 16th and view her exhibit of beautiful, natural photography capturing both wildlife and our natural environment.

https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/exploringnaturephotography/

Artist Statement: "I hope to connect people to nature by sharing my passion for wildlife and wild places. By bringing the individual, emotional and sentient side of our natural world to viewers, I can broaden an appreciation and experience of the wild. I want my art to show you something you’ve never seen before or to make you think about something in a new way and for it to stay with you when you leave." Sheila Newenham is a nature and wildlife photographer based out of DuPage County, Illinois. She started her photography journey as a way to memorialize her travel adventures and experiences. Over time, she honed her skills and her images began to have an impact on viewers, transporting them to the moment. Sheila is drawn to the personality and character in wild animals and wild places. Capturing those feelings to share with others invigorates her. Conservation photography has now become her driving ambition. Her images have earned local and international honors, are licensed for use in art and on websites and are found in both public and private collections. She exhibits regularly at various suburban art venues.

For our September edition of Arts & Drafts, we welcome Ken Simonsen of Psymonsen Studios to the taproom for a brand new exhibit of his killer airbrush artwork. We'll have a gallery of Ken's eye-catching and mindbogglingly surreal works displayed along our walls, and Ken will be available to discuss his art while doodling away at the Artist's Table.

Speaking of doodling, we'll have our coasters available to sketch on, so bring your favorite drawing utensils. Feel free to buy, sell, and trade your creations with other artists. All ages and skill levels welcome! We'll pick our favorites and post them in our Arts & Drafts Facebook gallery.

Fire & Smoke BBQ Company will be serving up their mouth-watering BBQ starting around 5pm, so get in early for some bites before they're gone.

About the Artist:

"My name is Ken Simonsen and I’ve been airbrushing since 1988. I launched my official art career as the Art Director of Pool & Billiard Magazine, creating numerous cover and editorial illustrations in addition to magazine layout and design for several national publications.

Beginning in the mid-90s, I began freelancing as an illustrator/designer while mastering digital illustration via Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

In 2001, I returned to my airbrushing roots and opened a studio in Elgin, IL, painting everything from motorcycles and helmets to cars, trucks, guitars, and murals, and even the occasional airplane.

In 2012, I brought my airbrush skills to the canvas and started to show my work at local galleries.

My work has appeared in several publications, including “Airbrushing 101” and “The Airbrush Bible.” I am also a founding member of the non-for-profit “Oddball Art Labs,” devoted to expanding and promoting the arts in the greater Chicagoland area."

NOTE: While we are family friendly, all children must remain seated with an adult for their safety and the comfort of our guests. Food truck schedule subject to change.