Hands, Flowers, and an Hour to Make Something Beautiful at Reiman Gardens

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Hands, Flowers, and an Hour to Make Something Beautiful at Reiman Gardens

Monthly, one-hour, hands-on floral design workshops at Reiman Gardens led by Sandy Gossman; this guide summarizes schedule, themes, and what the sessions offer.

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Hands, Flowers, and an Hour to Make Something Beautiful at Reiman Gardens.

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Reiman Gardens
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Robert Eric Crews
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Join expert floral instructor Sandy Gossman at Reiman Gardens in Ames for a monthly, hands-on workshop where participants create floral arrangements to take home. Each session emphasizes a different style or material—seasonal garden-cut flowers alongside market blooms—so attendees practice new techniques in focused, guided hour-long classes.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE INSTRUCTOR

Guidance from a State Fair Master Floral Judge

Workshops are led by Sandy Gossman, a cherished instructor and State Fair Master Floral Judge, who guides participants through each month’s distinct design approach.

THE MATERIALS

Market and Garden-Cut Flowers Provided

Materials for the sessions include a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens, so you work with both cultivated and locally harvested stems.

THE FORMAT

A Different Theme Each Month

Each monthly session presents a unique theme and design focus—ranging from contemporary vase work to terrariums, dried-material structures, tropical leaf forms, and event-style florals.

What the day feels like

What the Workshop Feels Like

The workshop is a compact, one-hour, hands-on class held on the third Tuesday of each month where participants follow instructor demonstrations and assemble their own arrangements to take home; topics rotate so each visit focuses on a fresh material or style.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who these workshops are (and aren’t) designed for.

1
Floral hobbyists & gardenersWell suited for people who want guided, hands-on practice with seasonal and market flowers; sessions focus on technique and design within a one-hour format.
2
Beginner designersA monthly, instructional class led by an experienced judge makes these workshops appropriate for beginners seeking structured, short-format learning.
3
People with accessibility questionsThe source does not specify participant limits, age, or health restrictions; check with Reiman Gardens for specifics related to mobility, allergies, or other accommodations.
4
Groups and repeat attendeesBecause themes change monthly, the series suits returning participants who want to explore multiple styles; the source does not list group-size restrictions—confirm with the operator.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Materials for arranging are provided: sessions use a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens. Participants assemble and take home their arrangements.

Timing & Frequency

Workshops meet the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 PM; each session lasts one hour.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When are the workshops held?

Workshops are held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Who teaches the classes?

The classes are taught by Sandy Gossman, a State Fair Master Floral Judge.

How long is each workshop?

Each session runs one hour, from 6:00–7:00 PM.

Are materials provided?

Yes; materials include a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens.

What are the 2025 topics and dates listed?

The listed 2025 dates and topics are: September 16 — Ferns & Fall Flowers; October 21 — Cemeterrariums (open glass terrarium); November 18 — Woody & Wild; December 16 — Solstice Centerpieces (oasis).

How do I book a spot?

Booking is available via the Reiman Gardens fareharbor embed link provided in the event details.