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Sherman Library & Gardens offers an inspired line-up of classes and events every month for you to enjoy! With offerings ranging from wellness workshops and children’s activities, to floral design classes, lectures in the library, and plant shows, there is something for everyone to experience.
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Mosaic Stepping Stone Class
Mosaic Stepping Stone Class
Learn to make a beautiful decorative mosaic stepping stone for your home or garden. Mosaic artist David Jarvinen will walk you through the process and teach you to use tools and adhesive to create a unique artwork with the porcelain tiles provided. You will learn to manipulate shapes using a compound tile nipper, which is not difficult, but does require some hand strength (think cracking a... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Presented by Ikebana Lessons Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 10.30am – 4pm The ‘Joyful Flowers’ Ikebana Show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by teachers from Ikebana Lessons. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, expressed in a special way using balance, harmony and form. In Ikebana, branches, leaves, flowers and everything... Read More »
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Demonstration
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Demonstration
Learn how to make a simple ikebana arrangement and find out more about the history of this beautiful Japanese art. One lucky attendee will go home with an ikebana arrangement, selected by raffle. Drop-in. Free with Garden Admission.
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Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Presented by Ikebana Lessons Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 10.30am – 4pm The ‘Joyful Flowers’ Ikebana Show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by teachers from Ikebana Lessons. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, expressed in a special way using balance, harmony and form. In Ikebana, branches, leaves, flowers and everything... Read More »
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Demonstration
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Demonstration
Learn how to make a simple ikebana arrangement and find out more about Sangetsu style and the history of this beautiful Japanese art. One lucky attendee will go home with... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
Watercolor Class: Lazuli Bunting Bird
Watercolor Class: Lazuli Bunting Bird
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a Lazuli Bunting Bird. Classes... Read More »
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Watercolor Class: Succulent
Watercolor Class: Succulent
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a succulent. Classes are designed... Read More »
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Ask a Master Gardener!
Ask a Master Gardener!
Composting and Vermiculture - Organic Debris to Garden Gold! Come Meet the Magicians. Come out and meet, some hard-working worms and sample composter bins! Do you have a question? Ask... Read More »
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Tour of the Succulent Garden
Tour of the Succulent Garden
Join Dylan Zoller, Sherman Horticulturist, for a tour of one of our most popular gardens. Find out about the amazing selection of succulents and cacti on display; discover an unexpected... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Clivia Show and Sale
Clivia Show and Sale
Clivia Show and Sale Presented by the North American Clivia Society Visit the largest Clivia show in North America, featuring an amazing array of forms and varieties. The show will include plants with attractive pastel shades and interesting leaf variegation and textures, as well as the familiar orange and yellow flowering varieties. It’s a judged show, so the prized... Read More »
Talk and Demonstration: Dividing and Re-potting Clivias
Talk and Demonstration: Dividing and Re-potting Clivias
Presented by Wanda Grunwald. Learn how to successfully propagate Clivias by division and how to re-pot them. Wanda will also be on hand to answer any questions about Clivia culture. Free with Garden Admission, Drop-In
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Clivia Show and Sale
Clivia Show and Sale
Clivia Show and SalePresented by the North American Clivia Society Visit the largest Clivia show in North America, featuring an amazing array of forms and varieties. The show will include plants with attractive pastel shades and interesting leaf variegation and textures, as well as the familiar orange and yellow flowering varieties. It’s a judged show, so the prized blooms and forms... Read More »
Talk and Demonstration: Clivia Flower Arranging
Talk and Demonstration: Clivia Flower Arranging
Presented by Candace Nakanishi Learn how Clivia flowers can be used in floral arrangements to create beautiful displays for the home. Free with Garden Admission, Drop-In
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Tai Chi Tuesdays – Spring 2024 8-Week Course
Tai Chi Tuesdays – Spring 2024 8-Week Course
Learn the gentle art of Tai Chi in the perfect tranquil Sherman garden setting. Local teacher Cynthia Bell Niermann will introduce you to this complete mind-body exercise for better health, flexibility, strength and balance.
Lecture: “Murder is the Order of the Day: The Flores-Daniel Gang and the Barton Massacre of 1857”
Lecture: “Murder is the Order of the Day: The Flores-Daniel Gang and the Barton Massacre of 1857”
Presented by Paul Spitzzeri, Museum Director, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum Join us for a lively lecture about the Flores-Daniel Gang and the Barton Massacre of 1857. This gang of bandits... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Workshop: Spring Card and Succulent Basket
Workshop: Spring Card and Succulent Basket
Join Alexandra Ito for a morning of crafting with a Spring theme.For your first project, you will be using cardmaking techniques along with pressed flowers to create a unique and... Read More »
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Easter Wreath Workshop
Easter Wreath Workshop
Join instructor Becky Bridger for a floral design workshop in our flower-filled outdoor classroom. You will be creating an Easter wreath with fresh florals as a festive way to celebrate the season,... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.