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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: Annual Plant Design at Sherman
Member Mondays: Annual Plant Design at Sherman
Each year, Horticulture Staff work tirelessly to shift annual plant displays seasonally. These landscapes create dynamic experiences for our visitors, and this is a chance to learn how we design, install, and maintain such exciting gardens! Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register Now
Evening Lecture: Paul Spitzzeri – A. Otis Birch: The Strange Saga of Santa Ana’s Oil Tycoon
Evening Lecture: Paul Spitzzeri – A. Otis Birch: The Strange Saga of Santa Ana’s Oil Tycoon
The presentation will discuss Albert Otis Birch, an early Santa Ana resident, who became an oil tycoon in the early 20th century in Brea Canyon. He owned a furniture company and was an insurance executive. In the mid-1960s, Birch and his wife Estelle fell into the clutches of Pearl Choate, a nurse with a criminal... Read More »
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 »
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff for the behind-the-scenes scoop. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be... 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 Class: Bluebird
Watercolor Class: Bluebird
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 Bluebird. 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
Watercolor Class: Monarch Butterfly
Watercolor Class: Monarch Butterfly
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 Monarch Butterfly. 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