Monday, 03 Oct 2016
Beginner Photography
A four-week program on Mondays October 3, October 10, October 17, and October 24 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg for a four-part class covering the basics of photography including: equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and "tips and tricks".
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2016
Lyrical Interpretation
A four-week program on Tuesdays October 4, October 11, October 18, and October 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Explore the connections between writing and music in a beautiful setting with guidance from therapeutic expression instructor Camilla Kottman.
Night Photography
A four-week program on Tuesdays October 4, October 11, October 18, and October 25 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn how to capture images of the moon, star trails, and city lights as treasured instructor Mark Stoltenberg helps you practice the techniques of taking night images with existing light.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2016
Photography: The Art of Seeing 2: In the Moment
A four-week program on Wednesdays October 5, October 12, October 19 and October 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. In this class, we will work to put the lessons from the Art of Seeing into practical application.
Thursday, 06 Oct 2016
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike.
Making Meaning with Color: Dry Media
A four-week program on Thursdays October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Create drawings from suggested imagery in dry media such as chalk pastels, charcoal, and graphite, with expressive therapies instructor Camilla Kottman.
Friday, 07 Oct 2016
Open Art & Gathering in the Gardens
Artists, come together for an informal gathering with time to draw or paint on the grounds of Reiman Gardens!
Saturday, 08 Oct 2016
Bonsai Show
Iowa Bonsai Association (IBA) Fall Show.
Tiny House - SketchUp Workshop
Today, the Tiny House movement has truly captivated the attention of designers, architects, city planners and eco-conscious homebuyers.
Sunday, 09 Oct 2016
Bonsai Show
Iowa Bonsai Association (IBA) Fall Show.
Wednesday, 12 Oct 2016
Reiman Gardens Free Admission Day
It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours.
Thursday, 13 Oct 2016
Brown Bag Lecture
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.
Saturday, 15 Oct 2016
Air Propulsion Lab with LEGO Bricks
Join a team of Iowa State University Industrial Design professors and graduate students for a STEAM workshop great for learning design problem solving and methodology. Ages 4-8, 10 a.m.-noon; ages 9-16, noon-2 p.m.
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2016
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Topic: "Orange is the New Black" - Decorate for an autumn celebration or a ghoulish gathering with a classic arrangement highlighting the color orange.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2016
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Autumn Color in the Gardens" - Explore plants from soaring, dramatically colored trees to rustling grasses during one of the best months of the year to view the Gardens.
Floral Arranging for DIY Events
Join award-winning florist Marical Greenwood for a one-night workshop on creating DIY arrangements for holidays and parties.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2016
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike.
Saturday, 22 Oct 2016
Family Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Get the chance to show off your skills by carving a pumpkin together as a family for display during Spirits in the Gardens!
Spirits in the Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Scare is in the air as Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event returns. All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. As part of a new, astounding display, see 500 carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky while here.
Sunday, 23 Oct 2016
Spirits in the Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Scare is in the air as Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event returns. All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. As part of a new, astounding display, see 500 carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky while here.