Monday, 01 Oct 2018
Beginner Photography
4 weeks beginning Monday, October 1, 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 & "tips and tricks".
Great Plants for Iowa: Ornamental Grasses
Flowing, graceful, and distinctive are just a few words to describe the wonderful group of garden plants known as ornamental grasses.
Tuesday, 02 Oct 2018
Art of Seeing 2: In the Moment
4 weeks beginning Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. In this class, we will work to put the lessons from the Art of Seeing into practical application.
Wednesday, 03 Oct 2018
Night Photography
4 weeks beginning Wednesday, October 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn how to capture images of the moon, star trails, and city lights as instructor Mark Stoltenberg helps you practice the techniques of taking night images with existing light. The class will meet one night on Main Street to shoot the city lights (date to be determined).
Thursday, 04 Oct 2018
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Plant Walk: Underused Plants
What IS that plant? Join our Plant Collections Curator on an in-depth walk through the gardens to learn about that are underused in residential gardens.
Saturday, 06 Oct 2018
Bonsai Show
October 6, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please join us at Reiman Gardens for the annual bonsai exhibit in conjunction with the Iowa Bonsai Association. Bonsai, an ancient Asian art form that weds horticulture and art, is a rapidly growing and popular passion in the west.
Arm Knitting
Bring any yarn you might want to use - literally any weight or kind - and learn to make a stylish chunky cowl or scarf knitted with your arms.
Sunday, 07 Oct 2018
Bonsai Show
October 6, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please join us at Reiman Gardens for the annual bonsai exhibit in conjunction with the Iowa Bonsai Association. Bonsai, an ancient Asian art form that weds horticulture and art, is a rapidly growing and popular passion in the west.
Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018
Botanicals & Booze: Fired Ink Floral Paintings
Bring your own booze and join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by the fall flowers in our Conservatory display.
Thursday, 11 Oct 2018
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon - Social Movement through Art
Bring your lunch to learn from Nancy Gebhart of University Museums about the new and socially relevant ReACT Gallery in Morrill Hall. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018
Floral Design: Creepy Crawly Vase Arrangements
Work wonders with weirder florae for a festive and fun vase design. Spiders optional! Registration with pre-payment is required one week in advance.
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018
Behind the Scenes: PRISMA: ISU Architecture Exhibit
Hear about the history of Reiman Gardens' partnership with 5 faculty and 77 students from ISU Architecture leading up to the creation and installation of this beautiful interactive installation.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2018
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Plant Walk: Fall Color
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Saturday, 20 Oct 2018
Spirits in the Gardens
October 20, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. and October 21, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. SEE AMAZINGLY DETAILED LIT JACK-O-LANTERNS! A MUST-SEE! All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. Trick or treat at Reiman Gardens and do activities.
Meet-A-Scientist
Saturday, October 20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (during Spirits in the Gardens) Sunday, October 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (during Spirits in the Gardens). Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program.
Sunday, 21 Oct 2018
Spirits in the Gardens
Reminders: 0 Add Photo October 20, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. and October 21, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. SEE AMAZINGLY DETAILED LIT JACK-O-LANTERNS! A MUST-SEE! All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. Trick or treat at Reiman Gardens and do activities.
Meet-A-Scientist
Saturday, October 20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (during Spirits in the Gardens). Sunday, October 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (during Spirits in the Gardens). Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program.
Sunday, 28 Oct 2018
Willow Star Workshop
Crisscross willow branches to make a star-shaped base for a decorative garden, wall, or door hanging, with the expert guidance of local artists Pam Dennis & Ryk Weiss.
Monday, 29 Oct 2018
Adobe Lightroom 101
6 sessions beginning Monday, October 29, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/19). This 6-week course is designed to help you learn the basics of Lightroom, a very powerful photo-editing program.
Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018
Macro Photography 101
4-sessions beginning Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/20). This four-part workshop will cover the basics of macro photography including equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and tips and tricks.
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018
Photography Master Study 5
4 sessions beginning Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/21). Back by popular demand, an all-new Master study course!