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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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Talk and Tour: The Moonlit Garden
Talk and Tour: The Moonlit Garden
Our gardens are places of intimate importance to many of us, so why not enjoy these green spaces beyond the setting sun? Learn how to utilize lighting, plant selection, fragrance, and more to bring your garden to life as the day turns to night. Walk the grounds of Sherman Library & Gardens to see examples... 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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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: Succulent Paper Pot
Watercolor Class: Succulent Paper Pot
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 for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Purchase Tickets
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Watercolor Class: Hydrangea
Watercolor Class: Hydrangea
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 hydrangea. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Purchase Tickets
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Galentine’s Floral Design Workshop- SOLD OUT
Galentine’s Floral Design Workshop- SOLD OUT
Join us for a floral design workshop in our flower-filled outdoor classroom. The floral color palette will be vibrant and bright hues: energetic pinks, lively oranges, cheerful yellows, and refreshing greens. These colors will evoke a sense of positivity and warmth, creating a visually stunning arrangement. (It will decidedly not be red!) After watching a... Read More »
Ask a Master Gardener!
Ask a Master Gardener!
Do you have a question? Ask a Master Gardener! University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners are volunteers who extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California. The Master Gardeners will be at Sherman Library & Gardens every second Sunday of the month... Read More »
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Workshop: Valentine’s Succulent Heart
Workshop: Valentine’s Succulent Heart
Create your own succulent heart planter in our unique outdoor classroom and learn expert tips and tricks on how to create and care for the succulents. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just starting your green journey, this workshop will inspire and guide you. During the event, you'll have access to a wide variety of succulents,... Read More »
Lecture – ‘Beyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution’ CANCELLED
Lecture – ‘Beyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution’ CANCELLED
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Presented by Eric Groft, Landscape Architect at Oehme van Sweden Eric Groft is one of the principal landscape architects at influential firm, Oehme, van Sweden (OvS), renowned as the originators of the New American Garden style, which celebrates the seasonal splendor of the American meadow while promoting its inherent ecological and sustainable... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Weekly class from 10am-11amFebruary 14 , 21, 28, March 6, 13Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice. This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy and will use the tranquil garden setting... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Weekly class from 1pm-2pmFebruary 14 , 21, March 6, 13Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice. This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy and will use the tranquil garden setting for... 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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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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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 an ikebana arrangement, selected by raffle.Drop-in. Free with Garden Admission.
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