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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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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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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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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 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
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 »
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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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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