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.
Sherman Library & Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday, May 2.
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Discover the beauty and versatility of air plants, also known as Tillandsia, in this hands-on and informative workshop. Native to tropical and subtropical regions across the Americas, these fascinating plants are perfectly suited to coastal California and are surprisingly easy to care for. |
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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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Celebrate Mother’s Day the Bexbloomz way: with fresh flowers, creative flow, and heartfelt intention. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll work with beautiful seasonal bloomz to design an arrangement that speaks to mother and child. |
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Join us for a fragrant celebration of America’s favorite flower—the rose. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to nurture healthy, thriving roses and create your own nourishing plant tea straight from the garden. We will craft with roses as we blend a modern botanical “potpourri” for your home, create simple wellness products, and sample culinary drinks and dishes inspired by roses. |
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sherman Library & Gardens by crafting a beautiful handmade rose while sipping a mimosa and enjoying light appetizers. |
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Join Ron Vanderhoff, botanist and native plant expert, for a slow-paced morning hike at Buck Gully Reserve. Nestled in Corona del Mar, this beautiful coastal canyon is just a five-minute drive from Sherman Library and Gardens. 
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Step into an evening of sensory renewal as we gather among the lush pathways and vibrant spring blooms of Sherman Library & Gardens for a sunset sound healing experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. |
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Discover the magic of acrylic pour painting in this hands-on workshop with Art Journey by Shila, where art and creativity flow! You’ll learn the mesmerizing technique of pouring vibrant acrylic paints onto canvas to interact and transform into stunning organic patterns. No two pieces are ever the same! No experience needed — just bring your creativity and enjoy the process. All materials are provided, and each participant will take home two unique acrylic pour artworks!! 
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Go beyond the garden gates on a Members-Only Excursion to the Hortense Miller Home and Garden, one of Laguna Beach’s hidden gems. |
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Join Local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna Takes inspiration from a butterfly. Classes are designed for all levels of painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. |
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Join Local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna Takes inspiration from a Cactus. Classes are designed for all levels of painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. |
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Join us at the garden for this fun annual workshop led by Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents will guide you step by step in creating a gorgeous succulent arrangement. |
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Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature using trees or shrubs grown in containers. Find out more about the art of dwarfing and reshaping the gifts of nature into a living art object. 
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The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. 
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In this talk, we will take a look at a number of other types of plants and trees that can be used to create bonsai from herbs (e.g. rosemary) to tropical flowering plants (ex. bougainvillea), from ornamentals (e.g. boxwood) to shade trees (e.g. oak and sycamore) to many others that can be found as close as in your yard or neighborhood! |
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Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature using trees or shrubs grown in containers. Find out more about the art of dwarfing and reshaping the gifts of nature into a living art object.
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The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. 
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You may never have wondered what a shohin bonsai looks like, but after you hear Peter Macasieb, shohin bonsai master, you will wonder at these delightful, diminutive treasures of the bonsai world. Peter studied under Harry Hiro, Tak Shimazu and Boon Manakitivipart and has demonstrated internationally. Peter will have a variety of his shohin to present and discuss as well as a full formal shohin display in the Coastal Bonsai Club show. 
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Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. |