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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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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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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Morning
Weekly class from 10-11am January 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7 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... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling – Afternoon
Weekly class from 1pm-2pm January 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7 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... Read More »
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Floral Design Workshop: Florcuterie – Crafting Beauty with Blooms
Floral Design Workshop: Florcuterie – Crafting Beauty with Blooms
Are you ready to explore a unique and delectable approach to floral design? ‘Florcuterie’ is the art of curating, arranging, and presenting a smorgasbord of seasonal blooms. Learn the technique of arranging in layers, creating dimension and depth reminiscent of a charcuterie spread. Celebrate improvisation and creativity by selecting blooms that resonate with you. Join... 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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Ask a Master Gardener!
Ask a Master Gardener!
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 »
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Tai Chi Tuesdays – Winter 2024 Course
Tai Chi Tuesdays – Winter 2024 Course
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.
Talk and Q&A: Winter Rose Gardening in Southern California
Talk and Q&A: Winter Rose Gardening in Southern California
Join Marilyn Carne-Smith from the Orange County Rose Society for a timely talk about caring for your roses and bringing out the best in them. She will cover the ten principles of rose pruning and offer detailed guidance on winter rose gardening in Southern California. Marilyn grew up with a Mom who loved roses, only her... 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: Teacup
Watercolor Class: Teacup
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 teacup arrangement. 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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Weekend Wellness Workshop
Weekend Wellness Workshop
If you’re like most people, your week is full of schedules and do-do lists. Why not take a break and spend a quiet Saturday morning fostering healthy habits, while enjoying the serenity of the garden? The Weekend Wellness Workshop will focus on nurturing wellness through practices of positive journalling, mindfulness, and yoga surrounded by the beauty... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Teacup
Watercolor Class: Teacup
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 teacup arrangement. 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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Camellia Tour with Carol Younger, Senior Horticulturist and Sherman Camellia Expert
Camellia Tour with Carol Younger, Senior Horticulturist and Sherman Camellia Expert
Explore the wonders of the extensive Sherman Library & Gardens Camellia Collection with Senior Horticulturist and Camellia expert, Carol Younger. Take a tour of the garden, enjoy the 120 varieties on show, learn some tips and tricks about Camellia care, and get the best advice on which to choose for your garden. Tickets are free... Read More »
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Talk and Q&A: ‘The Magic of Camellias’ presented by Tom Nuccio from Nuccio’s Nurseries
Talk and Q&A: ‘The Magic of Camellias’ presented by Tom Nuccio from Nuccio’s Nurseries
Come and join us for this very special opportunity to hear Tom Nuccio talk about camellias. Camellia experts know that Nuccio’s Nurseries is considered the preeminent nursery for camellias in North America and Tom is one of the two brothers who run this family business - just down the road in the Altadena foothills. Tom... Read More »
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Workshop: Creating Bonsai with Dwarf Camellia
Workshop: Creating Bonsai with Dwarf Camellia
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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Talk and Demonstration: Camellia Flower Arranging for the Home
Talk and Demonstration: Camellia Flower Arranging for the Home
Join Norm Nakanishi for a flower arranging demonstration using camellia blooms from the Sherman collection. Learn how to use camellias to create beautiful arrangements during the winter months. Tickets are free but registration is required. Register Now
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Talk and Tour: The Moonlit Garden
Talk and Tour: The Moonlit Garden
Our gardens are places of intimate importance to many of us, so why not enjoy these green spaces beyond the setting sun? Learn how to utilize lighting, plant selection, fragrance, and more to bring your garden to life as the day turns to night. Walk the grounds of Sherman Library & Gardens to see examples... 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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