Tuesday, 01 Sep 2015
Indoor/Outdoor Portrait Photography Class
This is a four week course on Tuesdays, September 1, September 8, September 15, and September 22 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join beloved photo instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a class exploring the "how-to" of taking great pictures whether indoors or outside.
Wednesday, 02 Sep 2015
Nature Journaling Class
A four week course on Wednesdays - September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Photography Class: The Art of Seeing
A four week course on Wednesdays, Sept. 2-23. Led by professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg.
Thursday, 03 Sep 2015
Youth Watercolor Class
Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques to paint everything from plants, animals, and butterflies, to landscapes and garden scenes.
Monday, 07 Sep 2015
Beginner Photography Class
A four week course on Mondays, September 7, September 14, September 21, and September 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class covering the basics of photography.
Music & Art Class
In this 4-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music-related art.
Tuesday, 08 Sep 2015
Indoor/Outdoor Portrait Photography Class
This is a four week course on Tuesdays, September 1, September 8, September 15, and September 22 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join beloved photo instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a class exploring the "how-to" of taking great pictures whether indoors or outside.
Wednesday, 09 Sep 2015
Nature Journaling
A four week course on Wednesdays - September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Photography Class: The Art of Seeing
A four week course on Wednesdays, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class and experience the true art of seeing through your photography.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2015
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Why Native Plants Matter" presented by Jim Kessler Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.
Youth Watercolor Class
Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques to paint everything from plants, animals, and butterflies, to landscapes and garden scenes.
Friday, 11 Sep 2015
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Start your weekend listening to a string quartet of the Central Iowa Symphony players and enjoying an Italian feast catered by ISU Catering.
Sunday, 13 Sep 2015
Monarch Tagging
Come out to Reiman Gardens and learn from the experts about why we tag monarchs, how to track them, and then tag your very own monarch that you can follow on Monarch Watch.
Monday, 14 Sep 2015
Beginner Photography Class
A four week course on Mondays, September 7, September 14, September 21, and September 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class covering the basics of photography.
Music & Art Class
In this 4-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music-related art.
Tuesday, 15 Sep 2015
Indoor/Outdoor Portrait Photography Class
This is a four week course on Tuesdays, September 1, September 8, September 15, and September 22 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join beloved photo instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a class exploring the "how-to" of taking great pictures whether indoors or outside.
Sentinel Plant Network First Detector Training
Reiman Gardens' staff will take you through the steps to become a certified First Detector, in the ever-increasing effort to detect and diagnose "high-consequence" pests and pathogens, such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle.
Workshop: Floral Design
Arrangement Theme: "Garden Party Arrangements" - These arrangements feature a variety of flowers that look just-picked from the garden. Ready for the spotlight, they're sure to please the nature lover. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2015
Sculpture in the Gardens
Join Blanden Art Museum artist and instructor Diane O'Hern for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants, and insects as inspiration.
Behind the Scenes
Topic: "Production Greenhouses (Fall)." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Sculpture in the Gardens
Join Blanden Art Museum artist and instructor Diane O'Hern for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants, and insects as inspiration.
Nature Journaling
A four week course on Wednesdays - September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Photography Class: The Art of Seeing
A four week course on Wednesdays, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class and experience the true art of seeing through your photography.
Thursday, 17 Sep 2015
Youth Watercolor Class
Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques to paint everything from plants, animals, and butterflies, to landscapes and garden scenes.
Friday, 18 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Saturday, 19 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Insect Hotel Workshop
Build a small insect hotel with all materials provided. Based on a willow frame, you will fill it with various natural materials such as sticks, stones and layered bark to create dark private spaces insects find attractive.
Youth Program: Medallion Quilt Blocks for Kids
Bring in some fun fabric, and learn how to form medallion quilt blocks from mirror images. The fusible applique technique will be used to create an 18" square medallion quilt block that can then be used to make a pillow, wall hanging, or included in a larger quilt.
Sunday, 20 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.