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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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‘Garden Flow’ Community Dance Class Information Meeting
‘Garden Flow’ Community Dance Class Information Meeting
Love to dance and love Sherman Library and Gardens? Join us for a unique community partnership between Backhausdance, Orange County's award-winning contemporary dance company, and Sherman Library and Gardens with a new creative movement workshop series designed for all ages and abilities. Led by Backhausdance artistic director Jennifer Backhaus and Amanda Kay White, associate artistic director, you... Read More »
Craft Workshop: Valentine’s Day Bouquet Card and Rose Petal Bath Salts
Craft Workshop: Valentine’s Day Bouquet Card and Rose Petal Bath Salts
Join Alexandra Ito for a morning of crafting with a Valentine’s Day theme! For your first project, you will be using card making techniques with pressed flowers to create a unique and lovely Valentine’s Day card. You will then work to combine a mixture of sea salt, flower petals, and scented flower oil to create scented bath salts.... Read More »
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Watercolor Class: Camellia (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Camellia (morning class)
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 camellia. 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: Camellia (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Camellia (afternoon class)
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 camellia. 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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Family Art Class: Valentine Heart
Family Art Class: Valentine Heart
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to make a cute art work for Valentine’s Day. You will be using leaves or flowers to press into a clay heart shape and decorate a mini canvas. Working together, you will learn a step-by-step technique to create your own beautiful piece of art. This fun,... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 11
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 11
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
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Miniature Garden Class: Apple Teacup
Miniature Garden Class: Apple Teacup
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society to assemble a miniature Japanese-style garden in an apple-decorated teacup. Your garden will include Portulacaria afra (a.k.a. Elephant Bush) and miniature cranes for accent. Debra will provide tips on how to grow Portulacaria afra to keep them miniaturized and will explain the importance of cranes and apples in Japanese history and culture. You will leave... 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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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 18
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 18
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
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International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – Maliea Chiem
International Bonsai Artist Demonstration – Maliea Chiem
Presented by the Orange Empire Bonsai Society: Maliea Chiem (UK) 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. Maliea Chiem apprenticed with Mr. Colin Seymour Lewis, UK and later studied under... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time-CANCELED
Little Seedlings Story Time-CANCELED
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.
Creatures of the Night – February 24 SOLD OUT
Creatures of the Night – February 24 SOLD OUT
By day, Sherman Library & Gardens is a paradise of colorful flowers and blooming plants. But on the evenings of February 24th & 25th @ 5 – 7 pm, Sherman Library & Gardens will offer a glimpse into a different world when the Gardens presents Creatures of the Night a family friendly evening of entertainment... Read More »
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 25
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 25
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
Creatures of the Night – February 25 SOLD OUT
Creatures of the Night – February 25 SOLD OUT
By day, Sherman Library & Gardens is a paradise of colorful flowers and blooming plants. But on the evenings of February 24th & 25th @ 5 – 7 pm, Sherman Library & Gardens will offer a glimpse into a different world when the Gardens presents Creatures of the Night a family friendly evening of entertainment... Read More »
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Workshop: Using Pastel to Create a Floral Still Life
Workshop: Using Pastel to Create a Floral Still Life
Learn the basics of pastel technique from artist Gianne de Genevraye and take inspiration from the garden. This outdoor workshop, in a non-competitive atmosphere, will include practical exercises to understand the technique of pastel painting, understanding light direction and shadow and negative space. We will complete a finished drawing of a simple floral composition from the garden.
Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts March
Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts March
A weekly class for kids aged 7-11 Four Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23 at 3.30pm - 5pm Let’s learn about the beauty of nature! During this four-week practical class for 7-11 year old kids, our Junior Gardeners will take part in different traditional crafts that center around plants and learn about the cultures they come from. Each... 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 The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups Saturday, March 4 & Sunday, March 510:30 am – 4 pmThe ‘Joyful Flowers’ Ikebana Show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by teachers from The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups.Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, expressed in a special way... Read More »
Family Activity: Mini Ikebana – March 4
Family Activity: Mini Ikebana – March 4
Make your own mini-ikebana with your friends and family. Free with Garden Admission. Drop In
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens March 4
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens March 4
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
Ikebana Demonstration: Joyful Flowers – March 4
Ikebana Demonstration: Joyful Flowers – March 4
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.Free with Garden Admission. Drop-In
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Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show
Presented by The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups Saturday, March 4 & Sunday, March 510:30 am – 4 pmThe ‘Joyful Flowers’ Ikebana Show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by teachers from The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups.Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, expressed in a special way... Read More »
Family Activity: Mini Ikebana – March 5
Family Activity: Mini Ikebana – March 5
Make your own mini-ikebana with your friends and family. Free with Garden Admission. Drop In
Ikebana Demonstration: Joyful Flowers – March 5
Ikebana Demonstration: Joyful Flowers – March 5
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. Free with Garden Admission. Drop-In
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