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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.
Calendar of Events
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Workshop: Mosaic Backyard Birds
Workshop: Mosaic Backyard Birds
Birds can make backyards lively, interesting and are also nature's pest control. Join SL&G along with mosaic artist & instructor, David Jarvinen, to learn about tone & value, using mosaic... Read More »
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Succulent Wreath Workshop
Succulent Wreath Workshop
Join us for a hands-on wreath workshop at The Sherman Library & Gardens! We will be creating a gorgeous 18-inch wreath with expert guidance from Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents. There will be step by step instruction and examples Shown. Make sure to bring a friend and your creativity for this workshop. Everything is provided... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
View all class options by clicking the link below. Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time: Guest Reader, Author of A Celebration of Polar Bears
Little Seedlings Story Time: Guest Reader, Author of A Celebration of Polar Bears
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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Kids Painting Class: Valentines on Canvas
Kids Painting Class: Valentines on Canvas
Join local artist, Morgan Palla, as she instructs you through a beginner painting on canvas using acrylic! This month, we get into the Valentine's Day spirit with this cute and colorful painting! The perfect activity for your kids to get creative or for a fun parent/kid painting activity! Each participant will take home their very own painting!... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
View all class options by clicking the link below. Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate... 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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Galentine’s Day Bexbloomz Floral Workshop
Galentine’s Day Bexbloomz Floral Workshop
This Galentine’s Day Bexbloomz floral workshop is a joyful space where friends can gather with laughter, blooms, and love to create seasonal flower arrangements. All instruction and materials are provided. Workshop space... Read More »
Member Appreciation: Arts & Crafts for Kids-Valentine’s Cards and Love Bugs
Member Appreciation: Arts & Crafts for Kids-Valentine’s Cards and Love Bugs
Calling all kids! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's time to open up your heart. Join us to make your special someone a garden inspired card to show... Read More »
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Ask a Master Gardener! Success with Succulents + Plant Giveaway
Ask a Master Gardener! Success with Succulents + Plant Giveaway
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,... Read More »
Member Appreciation: Arts & Crafts for Kids-Valentine’s Cards and Love Bugs
Member Appreciation: Arts & Crafts for Kids-Valentine’s Cards and Love Bugs
As part of Member Appreciation Week, we are calling all kids! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's time to open up your heart. Join us to make... Read More »
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Member Appreciation: Members Bring Your Guests for Free
Member Appreciation: Members Bring Your Guests for Free
Members are invited to bring guests for free admission, whether it’s their first visit or a repeat visit, offering a chance to share the beauty of the gardens and the importance of the historical library with friends and family.
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Resin Flower Wine Glass Workshop
Resin Flower Wine Glass Workshop
Join Robin Lee as she leads a class on wine glass decorating. She will be teaching us how to use freshly pressed flowers and resin to make a beautiful piece of art. Included in the session are all the materials you will need to create one wine glass as you unleash your creative spirit. No experience... Read More »
Member Appreciation: 25% Discount in the Garden Shop
Member Appreciation: 25% Discount in the Garden Shop
We want to show our appreciation for our members, and their support of Sherman Library & Gardens' mission, with a 25% discount in the Garden Shop. Explore our wide selection of unique plants, beautiful stationery and wonderful gift items. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to find something special at an extra discounted rate. *25% Discount... Read More »
Member Appreciation: Evening Lecture – William E. Smythe and the Little Landers Movement
Member Appreciation: Evening Lecture – William E. Smythe and the Little Landers Movement
Speaker Bill MacGowan grew up in Newport Beach, but lives in Boulder, Colorado and is retired after a 40+ year career in corporate human resources with companies such as Sun Microsystems, Northrop Grumman, Allergan, and Newmont. As a direct descendant of William E. Smythe, he has spent many years studying the fascinating life of Smythe. William... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
View all class options by clicking the link below. 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 classes focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy and will use the tranquil garden setting... Read More »
Member Appreciation: Plant Swap & Sip
Member Appreciation: Plant Swap & Sip
As part of our Member Appreciation Week, we are excited to invite our members and their guests to Sherman Library & Gardens first ever Plant Swap & Sip. A plant swap is a fun and social event where plant enthusiasts gather to exchange plants, cuttings, seeds, or plant-related items. Here’s what you can expect:... Read More »
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Member Appreciation: Horticulture Talk & Demo
Member Appreciation: Horticulture Talk & Demo
As part of our Member Appreciation Week, we would like to invite our members to learn about the fragrant plants of Sherman Library & Gardens and how to include them in your own garden. The best choices for a memorable garden will be discussed, including care practices and a potting demonstration. Attendees will take home... Read More »
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Member Appreciation: Sherman Library Talk & Tour
Member Appreciation: Sherman Library Talk & Tour
As part of Member Appreciation Week, we hope you will join us for an exciting presentation by Sherman Library Director, Jill Thrasher, as she unveils some of the unique and fascinating donations from our extensive collections. These generous contributions have continually expanded and enriched our understanding of the Pacific Southwest. Since our library’s inception, donors... Read More »
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 Workshop: Pentas Flower
Watercolor Workshop: Pentas Flower
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 Pentas Flower. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Member $40 | Non-Member $50 Register Now
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Watercolor Workshop: Foxglove
Watercolor Workshop: Foxglove
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 Foxglove. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Member $40 | Non-Member $50 Register Now
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Member Mondays: Camellias & Living Collections at Sherman
Member Mondays: Camellias & Living Collections at Sherman
Learn about the importance of living collections at Sherman Library & Gardens and how they define the overall aesthetic and reflect the organization’s efforts to be a premier public garden. Camellias will be in full-swing and will feature in the conversation of how Horticulture Staff determine collection worthiness. Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register... Read More »
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Evening Lecture: Sue Hodson – I Promise You I’ll be Home: Korean Letters of a U.S. Marine
Evening Lecture: Sue Hodson – I Promise You I’ll be Home: Korean Letters of a U.S. Marine
Before becoming a professional journalist and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Al Martinez (1929-2015) served in the Korean War at the age of 21 with the U.S. Marines. From 1951 to 1952, he served first on the battlefront and then as a war correspondent. He dispatched letters almost daily to his young bride Joanne.... Read More »
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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
View all class options by clicking the link below. 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 classes focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy and will use the tranquil garden setting... 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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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
View all class options by clicking the link below. Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate... Read More »
Succulent Wooden Heart Workshop
Succulent Wooden Heart Workshop
Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll plant succulents in a custom wooden heart box to create your own living masterpiece! This hands-on class is perfect for all skill... 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.
2 events,
Ikebana Show
Ikebana Show
Joyful Flowers: The Japanese Art of Floral Arranging The show is inspired by the philosophy of Grand Master Mokichi Okada, creator of the Ikebana Sangetsu Style. The Ikebana Lessons' Members... Read More »
Talk & Demonstration: Ikebana Expressed in Angles and Motion
Talk & Demonstration: Ikebana Expressed in Angles and Motion
Learn how to make arrangements utilizing the natural curve and grace of each branch and flower on flat and tall vases. Free with garden admission.
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Ikebana Show
Ikebana Show
Joyful Flowers: The Japanese Art of Floral Arranging The show is inspired by the philosophy of Grand Master Mokichi Okada, creator of the Ikebana Sangetsu Style. The Ikebana Lessons' Members... Read More »
Talk & Demonstration: Rules of Moribana and Nageire Arrangements
Talk & Demonstration: Rules of Moribana and Nageire Arrangements
The Nageire arrangement is made in a tall vase, and the Moribana style is in a flat vase using a pin frog. This demonstrator will show how to make simple arrangements in upright and slanted forms. Free with garden admission.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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Little Seedlings Story Time
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