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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.
Week of Events
Member Mondays: State of the Library & Gardens
Member Mondays: State of the Library & Gardens
Join Scott LaFleur as he shares the accomplishments the Sherman Library & Gardens' staff has achieved over the last year and looks ahead to the future of programming and educational opportunities. Scott will provide an update on the Grow the Gardens campaign and the new front door project. Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register Now
Camellia Paper-Making Demonstration
Camellia Paper-Making Demonstration
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Coastal Bonsai Society to learn how make a camellia out of crepe paper. At the beginning of each hour from 11 am to 1 pm, Debra will demonstrate how to make camellia petals out of Italian heavy crepe paper and stamens, leaves and buds out of double-sided German crepe paper. ... Read More »
Workshop: Creating Bonsai with Dwarf Camellia
Workshop: Creating Bonsai with Dwarf Camellia
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Coastal Bonsai Society to learn how to maintain and display a camellia in the Japanese tradition. During the class you will prepare a dwarf camellia to be grown into a bonsai design. We will discuss the various styles used in bonsai and determine which style best fits your tree. You... Read More »
Tea 101 with Jadetiger Tea® Discovery Table
Tea 101 with Jadetiger Tea® Discovery Table
Join Tea Sommelier, Lan Pham Zentil founder of Jadetiger Tea®, to learn the basics about tea (hint: Camellia Sinensis), what is tea, how to steep it, top three tea mistakes we don’t know we’re making, tea benefits, and more. Enjoy a sampling of organic tea and come see what a tea leaf looks like in... Read More »
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
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.
Camellia Collection Tour with Carol Younger, Senior Horticulturist
Camellia Collection Tour with Carol Younger, Senior Horticulturist
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 »