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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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Floral Workshop: Fourth of July Floral Fireworks
Floral Workshop: Fourth of July Floral Fireworks
Design a Fourth of July-themed floral arrangement bursting with patriotic spirit. Bexbloomz, in collaboration with Sherman Library & Gardens, will supply vibrant blooms and instruct you how to design a festive display for your holiday table. All instruction and materials are provided. $125 member, $135 nonmember Purchase Tickets
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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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Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 8th
Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 8th
Monday, July 8th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Series runs every Monday from July 8 through August 26, 2024 This popular "Happy Hour Abs & Booty" class is hosted and taught by Shape-Up Health Club certified instructor Kelsey, and welcomes women and men of all ages. After class, enjoy strolling in the beautiful gardens while partaking in... 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: Tufted Titmouse
Watercolor Class: Tufted Titmouse
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 Tufted titmouse. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Purchase Tickets
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Watercolor Class: Malva
Watercolor Class: Malva
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 Malva. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Purchase Tickets
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Ask a Master Gardener! Integrative Pest Management – Managing Pests with Environmentally Sound Methods
Ask a Master Gardener! Integrative Pest Management – Managing Pests with Environmentally Sound Methods
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 »
2024 Member Appreciation Picnic
2024 Member Appreciation Picnic
Sherman Library & Gardens will open for an exclusive members-only picnic. You bring the picnic and we’ll provide the fun: from music to lawn games we have you covered! All Sherman Society members will receive a branded summer tote.Space is limited. Reservations required. Reserve Your Space
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Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 15th
Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 15th
Monday, July 15th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Series runs every Monday from July 8 through August 26, 2024 This popular "Happy Hour Abs & Booty" class is hosted and taught by Shape-Up Health Club certified instructor Kelsey, and welcomes women and men of all ages. After class, enjoy strolling in the beautiful gardens while partaking... Read More »
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Mosaic Workshop: Summer Bouquet
Mosaic Workshop: Summer Bouquet
Mosaic Artist, David Jarvinen, will walk you through the process to turn your bouquet of flowers into a wonderful mosaic art piece. Suitable to hang indoors or outdoors, you work with porcelain tiles to create a wonderful flower arrangement. You will learn to manipulate shapes using a compound tile nipper, which is not difficult, but does... 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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Plant-O-Rama! Plant Sale
Plant-O-Rama! Plant Sale
Plant-O-Rama returns to Sherman Library & Gardens! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972, will be held on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 &21 from 10:30 am - 4 pm. Learn from several California-based plant societies about your new plants or get information on flowers and shrubs that you already own. This two-day event will feature... Read More »
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Plant-O-Rama! Plant Sale
Plant-O-Rama! Plant Sale
Plant-O-Rama returns to Sherman Library & Gardens! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972, will be held on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 10:30 am - 4 pm. Learn from several California-based plant societies about your new plants or get information on flowers and shrubs that you already own. This two-day event will... Read More »
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Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 22nd
Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 22nd
Monday, July 22nd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Series runs every Monday from July 8 through August 26, 2024 This popular "Happy Hour Abs & Booty" class is hosted and taught by Shape-Up Health Club certified instructor Kelsey, and welcomes women and men of all ages. After class, enjoy strolling in the beautiful gardens while partaking... 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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Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 29th
Shape-Up at Sherman Gardens Summer Slimming Series – July 29th
Monday, July 29th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Series runs every Monday from July 8 through August 26, 2024 This popular "Happy Hour Abs & Booty" class is hosted and taught by Shape-Up Health Club certified instructor Kelsey, and welcomes women and men of all ages. After class, enjoy strolling in the beautiful gardens while partaking... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Weekly class from 10am-11amEvery Wednesday: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Registration for individual classes is available!Join 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... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Weekly class from 1pm-2pmEvery Wednesday: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Join 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... 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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5th Annual Newport Beach Summer Garden Party
5th Annual Newport Beach Summer Garden Party
We hope you will join us for Sherman Library & Garden’s 5th Annual Newport Beach Summer Garden Party to be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 4-7pm. Enjoy a delicious light supper from 608 Dahlia restaurant. Dine, stroll the gardens, enter the raffle and silent auctions, and enjoy live music in the central garden.... Read More »