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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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Workshop: Japanese Kokedama Moss Ball
Workshop: Japanese Kokedama Moss Ball
Kokedama is the practice of taking the root ball of a plant and suspending it in a ball of soil, which is then coated with soft green moss. During this hands-on workshop you will make your own Kokedama and learn some of the techniques Debra has developed to help you successfully sustain this traditional Japanese form of bonsai.
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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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Tai Chi Tuesdays – Summer 1 2023
Tai Chi Tuesdays – Summer 1 2023
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.
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Hands-on Workshop: Growing, Using and Enjoying Luffa
Hands-on Workshop: Growing, Using and Enjoying Luffa
You may be surprised and delighted to learn that Luffa (Loofah) sponges do not come from the sea but are a vegetable in the gourd and cucumber family and can easily be grown in your own home garden. Learn how to start your own seeds and how to care for your plants. You will plant seeds to take home, create a bar of luffa soap, and a jar of soothing luffa sugar scrub and decorate a gift tag or market tote using luffa gourd slices.
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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: Magnolia (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Magnolia (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Magnolia - 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 Magnolia.
Watercolor Class: Magnolia (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Magnolia (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Magnolia - 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 Magnolia.
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Painting Workshop: Wild Flower Bouquet
Painting Workshop: Wild Flower Bouquet
Join local artist Helen Plehn for a fun and expressive acrylic painting workshop during Mother’s Day weekend. You will be guided through a step-by-step process to paint a beautiful wild flower bouquet and take home a gorgeous 8×10” canvas painting.
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Ask a Master Gardener! Bees and Butterflies – Planting a Pollinator Garden
Ask a Master Gardener! Bees and Butterflies – Planting a Pollinator Garden
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 to answer... 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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Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom (morning class)
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects.For this class, Erna takes her inspiration from Spring Blooms. Classes are... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Spring Bloom (afternoon class)
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects.For this class, Erna takes her inspiration from Spring Blooms. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting.Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
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Mosaic Mushroom
Mosaic Mushroom
This is such a whimsical addition to your garden. In this workshop, you will be adorning the top of a cement mushroom (about 6" tall) with tiles, broken china, and other bits and pieces. Instructor Beth Davidson from Dragonfly Studios will bring an amazing selection of tiles and china to choose from, so yours will... Read More »
Adam Toth – International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – May 21
Adam Toth – International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – May 21
Presented by the Orange Empire Bonsai Society Drop-in to the Sherman Succulent Garden and watch some of the finest international bonsai artists demonstrate their craft. They will be working on a number of trees and available to answer questions. The Sherman Library and Gardens’ guest bonsai artist on May 21st is Adam Toth. Adam spent... Read More »
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Mosaic Birdhouse
Mosaic Birdhouse
Come learn all the different techniques that go into creating your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind Mosaic Birdhouse. Instructor Beth Davidson from Dragonfly Studios will bring an amazing selection of tiles and china to choose from, so yours will look different. If you have broken pieces of china that are special to you, and you'd like to... Read More »
Mosaic Class: Mushroom
Mosaic Class: Mushroom
This is such a whimsical addition to your garden. In this workshop, you will be adorning the top of a cement mushroom (about 6" tall) with tiles, broken china, and other bits and pieces. Instructor Beth Davidson from Dragonfly Studios will bring an amazing selection of tiles and china to choose from, so yours will... 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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Macrame Plant Hanger 2
Macrame Plant Hanger 2
Come join the macrame craze! This trendy Macrame Hanging Planter is a suitable project for beginners as well as those of you who know all the 'ropes.' It's made in a few simple knots, can be adorned with beads, and you'll leave with a finished project. Pot and plant included. Class is held outdoors and... Read More »
Windchime – Fluttering Hearts
Windchime – Fluttering Hearts
Customize a beautiful wrought iron windchime with beads, bells, and hearts while learning how to wire wrap.Fee: Members - $45, Non-members - $50 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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Demonstration: What is a traditional Japanese bonsai display?
Demonstration: What is a traditional Japanese bonsai display?
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society for an interactive demonstration. Debra will discuss and illustrate how a bonsai tree is displayed in either the traditional Japanese three point display or the modified two point display. Seasonality is important in the choice of the display elements and Suiseki (viewing stones) or accent plants... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. Presented by Dennis Ploucher from the Orange County Fuchsia Society.Drop-in. Free with garden admission. Registration appreciated. Register Here
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Talk: What kind of Tree can make a Bonsai?
Talk: What kind of Tree can make a Bonsai?
Orange Empire Bonsai Society Member, Gary Lai, will discuss and illustrate a number of tree species appropriate for creating bonsai, along with guidelines which can be used to evaluate other trees and tree species.Free with Garden Admission. Drop In
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