Bonsai Instruction 2010

Class and Workshop Schedules
Classes at the studio are taught in an informal manner in a casual, relaxing setting. Students of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes
Workshops
Register by phone, postal mail, or fax. Print out the registration form to register by mail or fax. Click here for the form. (Acrobat Reader required.)

Schedules subject to change
Red text = addition or change of date.
An Introduction to Bonsai -

For the Beginning Student

An intensive one-day experience designed to educate the novice in the basics of Bonsai. Class begins with a PowerPoint presentation containing information on the background of this ancient art. The presentation includes the fundamentals of bonsai styling, maintenance and care month-by-month. Students bring lunch and enjoy it in the comfortable atmosphere of our picnic area. The afternoon is a hands-on experience, reinforced with a demonstration and individual instruction to help students create their own bonsai to take home.
Fee includes: cost of instruction and use of tools, plus all material including bonsai container, soil, wire and plant subject.
The class begins at 9am and runs through 5pm. Please bring your own lunch. Red= addition or change of date.

MARCH 13...........SAT.

JUNE 19....SAT.

MARCH 25.....THURS.

JULY 17........SAT.

APRIL 24.........SAT.

SEPTEMBER 4...SAT.

MAY 22.......SAT.

OCTOBER 23....SAT.

MAY 27........THURS.

NOV. 13..........SAT.
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI......FEE: $ 145.00
Open Workshops

All Day Workshops are held full or half day, Saturdays, Sundays, or Wednesdays for those who are free midweek. Students who need help with maintenance, care and developing bonsai can work on their personal trees, start new projects with the advice of the instructor, or simply talk about Bonsai! Students may bring any trees that need help. The Studio has available for purchase material for students to create their own bonsai and bonsai supplies Red= addition or change of date.

All Day Workshops - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (Half day 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
MARCH 17
APRIL 28 - Cancelled
JUNE 30
SEPTEMBER 1
MARCH 20
MAY 8
JULY 7
SEPTEMBER 15
MARCH 24

MAY 19
JULY 25
OCTOBER 20
MARCH 27

MAY 26 - Cancelled
AUGUST 11
OCTOBER 27
APRIL 3

JUNE 16 change to 6/17
AUGUST 25
NOVEMBER 17
APRIL 10
JUNE 23
AUGUST 28

ALL DAY OPEN WORKSHOPS......FEE $65.00 (full day) or $40.00 (half day)

Artificial Rock Building Class for Bonsai & Garden

Rocks, though the perfect addition to any bonsai or garden are heavy and bulky to move. In this weekend class we invite you to come, create and design a boulder, waterfall, lantern, stone slab for forest or whatever your imagination can dream up. These creations are light weight, easy to move and a great natural looking rock for your bonsai, home or garden.

ROCK BUILDING WEEKEND - August 14, 15 & 16
FEE ...................$190

9am -4 pm..........LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS

Pictures from previous workshops.

VISITING MASTERS SERIES
MAY 15 - MASTER'S DAY with FRANCOIS JEKER
The Studio is very proud to present this year one of the most prominent figures in the world of bonsai. Francois Jeker, from France honors us by sharing his knowledge as our guest artist on May 15th, Master’s Day. He authored “Bonsai Aesthetics” which has been translated to English, Spanish, German and French. His second book was published last year “Les Bois Morts de Nos Bonsai”, the “Driftwood of Our Bonsai”. Enjoy learning more about François at: http://www.jeker-bonsai.fr/
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THE SCHEDULE:
11 am Studio Doors Open
First part: Lecture
Life of Artist In his own world
The Aesthetics of Bonsai
BBQ Lunch
Lecture/Demonstation
Enhancing the beauty of
deadwood.
Fee: $45.00 -- (Includes Lunch and
All Day Program)
Space limited
Reservations needed:
215 862 5925
See theApril/May Newsletter for more information
Four Day Advanced Bonsai School/Seminar with Salvatore Liporace
November 4, 5, 6, & 7

This is an in-depth four-day seminar, not only for advanced students but for beginners as well. Each morning starts with a lecture on design followed by a demonstration on techniques. Students will then work on trees applying the new technique. There will be a break for lunch with the entire group enjoying lunch together. Afternoons will be continued work on morning project.


Class is limited in size. For registration and fee information, please call Chase at
215 862 5925.

Fee: CALL.......9am to 4pm

Limited enrollment
Classes & Workshops - For the Continuing Student - 2010 dates

CONTINUING CLASS/ WORKSHOPS are offered for students who wish to proceed to a higher level. The first hour of instruction is a lecture with visual aids, demonstration of new styles, techniques and more. Under the guidance of the instructor, class is followed by hands-on workshop where the student may work on the style learned and/or on other trees as well. The Studio has material available for purchase for students to create their own bonsai and bonsai supplies.
Red = addition or change of date.

CONTINUING CLASS/ WORKSHOPS......FEE $65.00 (full day) or $40.00 (half day)
MARCH 14 & APRIL 21

SPRING REPOTTING WORKSHOP

 SEPTEMBER 18

QUINCE CLASS/WORKSHOP
MAY 15

MASTER'S DAY -

OCTOBER 24

FALL COLOR CLASS/WORKSHOP
MAY 29

AZALEA CLASS/WORKSHOP
JUNE 2 & JUNE 20

PINE CLASS/WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 14

CARVING CLASS/WORKSHOP
JULY 10

BONSAI FOR THE YOUNG

 NOVEMBER 20

WINTER/CLASS WORKSHOP
JULY 21 & AUGUST 25

SUMMER PRUNING WORKSHOPS


** During workshops and Intermediate & advanced classes, basic tools available for loan.**

*** All supplies available at the Studio***