Sherman Library and Gardens is hosting watercolor painting workshop on Saturday, February 10. This watercolor class will focus on painting a hydrangea. Local artist Erna Van Dyk will lead the class. The workshop runs for two hours, beginning at 10am. This workshop is designed for all levels of painters from beginners to experienced watercolor artists. At the end of the class, you will take home your painting. For more information or to register for this class, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-class-hydrangea/.

 

Laguna Beach is just south of Newport Beach in Orange County. Laguna Beach is a seaside community with a focus on the arts, with over 80 art galleries, weekly art gallery walks, three large scale art shows and 180 artists in residence. Located at 32 Emerald Bay, this 3,700 square foot home is part of the Emerald Bay development. This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1985 and remodeled in 2022. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, multiple skylights, and use of limestone. The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast bar, six burner Viking Stove and a dining area. The home and property have wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, Catalina Island, city night lights and spectacular sunsets. This home sits on a 3,700 square foot piece of property, on the ocean side of the Pacific Coast Highway. Emerald Bay is a 24-hour guard gated community. There are two halves to Emerald Bay, East and West, which are connected by a tunnel. The beach is steps away from the residence.

 

Corona del Maris part of the city of Newport Beach in Orange County. Corona del Mar is known locally as the CDM and is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea.” Corona del Mar has pristine beaches, crystal clear tidepools and cliffside views. Located at 512 Hazelwood, this 3,000 square foot piece of property is part of theNorth CDMcommunity. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1989. Attention to detail can be seen in the granite countertops, wet bar, and recessed lighting. There are far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, gully, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets. This home sits on a 6,500 square foot piece of property, with a bluff setting. There are both front and rear porches. North CDM is on the north side of the Pacific Coast Highway. Residents are within a short distance to the Village of Corona del Mar, for shopping and dining choices.