Wednesday, 02 Apr 2014
Photography Class: Beginner Photography
Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.
Workshop: Weird Watercolors
Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Perfect for parent and child! Join Yvonne Brune, Creative Department artist and instructor, for a hands-on art and science workshop exploring the unique effects of salt, sugar, masking fluid, and other materials in watercolor projects!
Wednesday, 09 Apr 2014
Photography Class: Beginner Photography
Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.
Workshop: Weird Watercolors
Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Perfect for parent and child! Join Yvonne Brune, Creative Department artist and instructor, for a hands-on art and science workshop exploring the unique effects of salt, sugar, masking fluid, and other materials in watercolor projects!
Thursday, 10 Apr 2014
Lecture: Brown Bag
"What's the Buzz? 2014 Periodical Cicada Emergence" presented by Dr. Donald Lewis, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Earth: Small Basket Arrangements" - Learn how to create beautiful compact basket arrangements for gifts or for the little places in your home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. All 2014 class topics were designed on a planetary theme.
Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014
Behind the Scenes
"Production Greenhouses" presented by Ed Moran, Indoor Horticulturist This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Photography Class: Beginner Photography
Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.
Workshop: Weird Watercolors
Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Perfect for parent and child! Join Yvonne Brune, Creative Department artist and instructor, for a hands-on art and science workshop exploring the unique effects of salt, sugar, masking fluid, and other materials in watercolor projects!
Saturday, 19 Apr 2014
Spring Egg Hunt at Reiman Gardens
The end of winter is finally in sight, and it is time to celebrate at Reiman Gardens! The Ames Jaycees will be hosting a Spring Egg Hunt at Reiman Gardens.
Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014
Photography Class: Beginner Photography
Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.
Saturday, 26 Apr 2014
Opening of Alien Invasion Sculpture Show
As part of our theme, 2014: A Garden Odyssey, aliens have landed and invaded the Gardens! Dozens of artists, community groups, and other organizations have painted and decorated a collection of more than twenty alien sculptures, paired with six original, large-scale pieces of extraterrestrial art. Inspired by nature, they all feel right at home in the Gardens. Take a tour and see how each alien connects to the natural surroundings.
Sunday, 27 Apr 2014
Opening of Alien Invasion Sculpture Show
As part of our theme, 2014: A Garden Odyssey, aliens have landed and invaded the Gardens! Dozens of artists, community groups, and other organizations have painted and decorated a collection of more than twenty alien sculptures, paired with six original, large-scale pieces of extraterrestrial art. Inspired by nature, they all feel right at home in the Gardens. Take a tour and see how each alien connects to the natural surroundings.