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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: How Does the Sherman Carnivorous Bog Work?
Member Mondays: How Does the Sherman Carnivorous Bog Work?
Southern California can be an excellent environment for cultivating carnivorous plants, but they can be picky! The Sherman Library & Gardens bog successfully displays these unique plants, but there are steps necessary to create such a garden. Learn how to design a bog garden in our climate and the challenges of installation and maintenance. Members... Read More »
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Enjoy the gentle benefits of movement, breath, and nature in our beautiful healing gardens! Designed for all levels and abilities, this practice offers seated poses that promote flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while having fun and getting fit. You'll enhance everyday movement and mood by bringing home what you learn. Ideal for anyone recovering from injury,... Read More »
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 »
Fuchsia Flowers: The Art and Science
Fuchsia Flowers: The Art and Science
Are you looking for a beautiful flower you don’t have to water? Celebrate spring at Sherman and become inspired by our beautiful fuchsia collection. Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Coastal Bonsai Club as we blend art and science to make a fuchsia flower out of crepe paper. Learn about the different parts of a flower... 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: Hummingbird
Watercolor Class: Hummingbird
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 hummingbird. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Register Now
Watercolor Class: Red Poppies
Watercolor Class: Red Poppies
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 red poppies. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Register Now
Family Sunday Fundays
Family Sunday Fundays
Experience the beauty and magic of Sherman Library & Gardens after hours this summer! Starting in June, the Gardens come alive after hours with an exciting lineup of ongoing programming for all ages. Whether you're sipping wine at sunset, painting among the flowers, enjoying live music, or bringing the whole family for a picnic at... Read More »