Bonsai Instruction 2008

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.)
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.

MARCH 29...........SAT.

JUNE 28....SAT.

APRIL 10.....THURS.

JULY 12........SAT.

APRIL 26.........SAT.

SEPTEMBER 6...SAT.

MAY 10.......SAT.

OCTOBER 5....SUN.

NOV. 1..........SAT.
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI......FEE: $ 145.00
All Day Open Workshops

All Day Workshops are held full or half day, either Saturdays or Sundays, or Wednesdays for those who are free midweek. Students who need help with
maintenance, care and developing bonsai can work on those personal trees or may also 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 material available for students to create their own bonsai. All supplies available for purchase. For All Day Workshops students are recommended to bring their lunch.

All Day Workshops - 9 am - 4:30 pm (Half day - 9am - 12:30pm OR 1pm - 4:30pm)
MARCH 15
MAY 14
JULY 9
OCTOBER 6
MARCH 16
MAY 24
JULY 13
OCTOBER 15

MARCH 19
MAY 28
JULY 23
NOVEMBER 2
MARCH 26
JUNE 11
SEPTEMBER 3
DECEMBER 3
APRIL 9
JUNE 15
SEPTEMBER 10
DECEMBER 13
APRIL 23
JUNE 25
SEPTEMBER 14

ALL DAY OPEN WORKSHOPS......FEE $60.00 (full day) or $40.00 (half day)

Artificial Rock Building for Bonsai & Garden

This three-day workshop is designed to do something creative in the long summer months. All the stones at our 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibit were handmade at our Studio. In this class you can create waterfalls, lanterns, water basins, planting stones or whatever your imaginations desires. Students will be sent a list of supplies prior to the class. Register early and plan to stay in the area if you live out of town.

ROCK BUILDING WEEKEND - JULY 26,27, & 28
FEE ...................$195

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

Pictures from previous workshops.

Continuing Classes - Styles & Techniques

A series of classes devoted to specific styles of Bonsai design. Classes are designed to improve and extend the student's understanding of Bonsai design. Classes begin with a lecture, and are then followed by a working session. Students provide their own tools and wire. Students are required to have taken our Introduction to Bonsai class or equivalent to attend continuing classes. Unless especified, students will be provided with plant material, container, 4qts. soil and use of a turntable. Unless specified classes are limited to 8. Please bring lunch .
March 30 “ Five Tree Clump Maple Class”

Learn to meld 5 trunks of Japanese maple together and see them grow into a classic clump style.

Fee $120.00 includes maples, container-9am to 4 pm

Limited to 8.
June 14 “Create Accent plants for Bonsai Display”

When you display your Bonsai it is always a plus to have small plants to accompany your tree.
In this class our will learn the techniques of plantings and arranging these small plantings.

Fee $95 includes plants and container – 9am to 3 pm.

Limited to 10
April 5 “Shohin - Split Trunk”-(Miniature Bonsai)

A beautiful addition to any Bonsai collection, lean to develop small bonsai from mature stock.
15-year-old Juniper Shimpaku will be split into two trunks and designed into a perfect small tree.

Fee $125.00 includes tree and container. 9am to 3 pm

Limited to 8
June 21 “ Juniper Raft Style and Care”

Learn to develop and care for a group planting from a fallen tree. This is one of those fascinating classes that will give you a unique Bonsai.

Fee $125 includes plant and container - Time 9 am to 4 pm

Limited to 8.
April 6 “Rock Carving and Planting Class”

Students will learn how to carve volcanic stone, then plant with mixed trees and small plants.
Students will need gloves, glasses, hammer, and old screwdrivers.

Fee – $95 – includes stone, plants, muck and moss, 9am to 4 pm

Limited to 8
.

June 22 “Pine Care and Techniques”

This is a class to improve your techniques in styling and care for pines as Bonsai. An ideal class for the student who wish to improve their pines. Or for those wo wish to create a new pine

Fee $75 includes instruction. (Pines available for purchase) 9 am to 3 pm

Limited to 10
April 27 “Forest Planting Class”

Learn the correct placement of spaces, angles and forms using trees, stones, and grasses in a naturalistic planting. Students should bring stones.

Fee $ 135 includes all materials, except stones. 9am to 4pm

Limited to 8

September 7 “ Indoor Style and Care.
Material of your choice”

For this class we will use indoor trees of your choice. Its rapid growth and to add gracefulness for an ideal companion for your home. Learn the secrets of keeping your plants healthy indoors.

Fee - $85 to $150 includes container and tree depending on choice. 9am to 3pm

Limited to 8
May 17 “Azalea Care and Styling”

Satsuki azaleas are without a doubt, beautiful plants with a late blooming time in the spring. Learn the techniques to grow prune and style any type of Azalea and maintain its beauty,

Fee- $95 includes Azaleas and container - 9 am to 3 pm

Limited to 8

September 13 “ Quince Style and Care”

This is the best time of the year to work on Flowering Quince. Trees will be developed in single or multitrunk style for wonderful spring flowers. Learn all you want to know about quince.

Fee $85 includes tree and container. 9 am to 3 pm

Limited to 10
May 18 “Kingsville Boxwood Care and Styling”

Field grown Kingsville with good trunks, an addition to any collection, learn the care and styling to maintain its beauty.

Fee $225 includes plant and container - 9am to 4pm

Limited to 6.
November 13, 14, & 153 - Bonsai School/Workshop with Salvatore Liporace
Group A

Topics will be different in both groups. These are in-depth three-day seminars 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 cost information please call Chase at 215 862 5925.

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

Limited enrollment
November 21, 22, & 23 - Bonsai School/Workshop with Salvatore Liporace
Group B

Topics will be different in both groups. These are in-depth three-day seminars 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 cost information please call Chase at 215 862 5925.

Fee: CALL.......9am to 3pm

Limited enrollment


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

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