Thursday, 20 Jun 2019
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult.
Plant Walk: ISU Introductions
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.
Research event: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lightning Talks and Mixer
The Office of the Vice President for Research is providing an opportunity to connect with faculty and researchers from across campus who may have similar interests in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Attendees will present a 3-minute lightning talk. After all of the attendees have presented, we will break into small groups to continue discussing the different research interests.
Retirement reception: Mark Dobbe
Mark Dobbe, a storekeeper in Central Stores, part of the logistics and support services department, is retiring.
Ceramic Wine Chiller 21+
Make something fun to add to your next dinner party that will keep your bottle of wine chilled and add to your décor. Use a basic hand-building technique in clay to create a vessel for your vino. We will fire and glaze it for pickup within a couple weeks. When you get home, just pre-chill it in the freezer before your guests arrive - the pottery holds the cold temperature, so no ice is necessary.
Ceramic Wine Chiller 21+
Make something fun to add to your next dinner party that will keep your bottle of wine chilled and add to your décor. Use a basic hand-building technique in clay to create a vessel for your vino. We will fire and glaze it for pickup within a couple weeks. When you get home, just pre-chill it in the freezer before your guests arrive - the pottery holds the cold temperature, so no ice is necessary.
Friday, 21 Jun 2019
Retirement reception: Linda Brinkmeyer
Linda Brinkmeyer, administrative specialist to the vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach, is retiring from the university on July 8.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Succulents
Paint pots for your succulents or use our handy tutorials to draw cacti and other plants on any bisque you choose. A variety of succulents will be available for purchase.
Saturday, 22 Jun 2019
Pollinator Fest
Visit Reiman Gardens and celebrate National Pollinator Week. There will be many collaborators and fun activities to make sure this day is educational and plenty of fun!
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! This fast-paced workshop will be packed with information about safety, equipment, and techniques for creating a variety of beads. Leave class with a stash of beads and the know-how to continue on your own. For very beginners or a great refresher for those who would like to brush up on their skills.
Monday, 24 Jun 2019
Junior Master Gardener Program with 4-H
New this year, join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program.
Ceramic Box Class
Learn to prepare clay for hand-building and use a mold to create a bowl form. Finishing will include creating decorative add-ons and texture. Bowls will be bisque fired for the second class where students will glaze their pieces for the final firing.
Tuesday, 25 Jun 2019
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Retirement reception: Ellen Price
Ellen Price, an account specialist for Ames Laboratory, is retiring July 5. No program is planned.
Happy Outdoor Painting Workshop
Create the kind of world you want to see in this oil painting class ala Bob Ross. Follow the lead of Levi Chytki using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, and paint on an 11" x 17" canvas with basic tools - a couple brushes and a palette knife. Share paint with your neighbors as you create your version of Levi's painting while he works alongside you.
Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019
Retirement reception: Carl Bern
University Professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering Carl Bern is retiring after 50+ years at Iowa State. A program will begin at 1 p.m.
Concrete & Gold Jewelry Class
Sometimes unexpected combinations of materials work together beautifully. Take the industrial look of cement and the refinement of gold leaf and create fabulous jewelry in this two-part class. The first evening will be spent casting cement, and the next will be for sanding, finishing, and adding jewelry components. Leave class with 2 pairs of stud earrings and two pendants.
Thursday, 27 Jun 2019
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult.
Youth Summer Camp #2: International Mud Day!
Join us for a full afternoon fun and educational activities celebrating International Mud Day (June 29)!
Retirement reception: Bob Dodds
Bob Dodds, assistant vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach, county services, is retiring from the university on June 30.