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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
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 »
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.
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
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 »
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
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
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 »
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