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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
Beginner Painting: Ocean Sunset on Canvas
Beginner Painting: Ocean Sunset on Canvas
Join us for a morning of painting as you’re instructed through a beginner painting on canvas using acrylic! This month, we get into the summer spirit with this beautiful ocean sunset themed painting! The perfect activity for you to unwind and get creative! Each participant will take home their very own painting! Purchase Tickets
Introduction to Drawing & Botanical Illustration: Adults Only
Introduction to Drawing & Botanical Illustration: Adults Only
Are you inspired by the beauty of Sherman Gardens? Come and learn to draw it! In this new class local art instructor, Brenda Benveniste, will give you the basic tools and techniques to draw some of the exquisite flowers and foliage you will find in the garden. Inspired by the stunning patterns and intricate natural designs of botanical... Read More »
Little Seedlings Story Time: Guest Reader, Author of Chik a Doodle Doo
Little Seedlings Story Time: Guest Reader, Author of Chik a Doodle Doo
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.
Bonsai Show
Bonsai Show
Presented by Coastal Bonsai Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature... Read More »
Fuchsia Show and Sale
Fuchsia Show and Sale
Presented by Orange County Fuchsia Society The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. Society members will be available to talk to guests about successfully growing and caring for fuchsias as well as giving advice on... Read More »
Demonstration: Shohin Bonsai
Demonstration: Shohin Bonsai
You may never have wondered what a shohin bonsai looks like, but after you hear Peter Macasieb, shohin bonsai master, you will wonder at these delightful, diminutive treasures of the bonsai world. Peter studied under Harry Hiro, Tak Shimazu and Boon Manakitivipart and has demonstrated internationally. Peter will have a variety of his shohin to... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. Presented by Dennis Ploucher from the Orange County Fuchsia Society.
Bonsai Show
Bonsai Show
Presented by Coastal Bonsai Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature... Read More »
Fuchsia Show and Sale
Fuchsia Show and Sale
Presented by Orange County Fuchsia Society The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. Society members will be available to talk to guests about successfully growing and caring for fuchsias as well as giving advice on... Read More »
Talk: Succulent Bonsai
Talk: Succulent Bonsai
Join Gary Lai and broaden your understanding of the art of Bonsai and how you can use a common succulent to develop a bonsai. A short description of the Portulacaria... Read More »
A Tour of the Sherman Fuchsia Collection
A Tour of the Sherman Fuchsia Collection
We have always been famous for our fuchsias and in June they will be at their finest. Take a closer look at our resplendent display with the staff who care... Read More »