Bonsai Instruction 2013

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
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Schedules subject to change
Red text = addition or change of date.
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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 16

JUNE 15

APRIL 7

SEPTEMBER 7
APRIL 13
OCTOBER 26

MAY 25

NOVEMBER 16
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI......FEE: $ 150.00
All Day 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 27
SEPTEMBER 18
MARCH 30
OCTOBER 9
APRIL 28

OCTOBER 12
MAY 26
OCTOBER 23
MAY 29

NOVEMBER 2
JUNE 12

NOVEMBER 6
JUNE 29

NOVEMBER 20
JULY 17

NOVEMBER 23
AUGUST 28
DECEMBER 7
AUGUST 31

ALL DAY OPEN WORKSHOPS......FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)
HALF DAY -MORNING -1:30 OR AFTERNOON - 4:30
Classes & Workshops - For the Continuing Student - 2013 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.....9:30 am - 4:30 pm
HALF DAY -MORNING -1:30 OR AFTERNOON - 4:30
CONTINUING CLASS/ WORKSHOPS

+ INCLUDES TREE AND CONTAINER
* BYO OR PURCHASE AT THE STUDIO
** BYO

MARCH 20 - TRANSPLANTING/STYLING WORKSHOP**

Early spring is the ideal time to repot bonsai. Learn the essentials and transplant bonsai for better health.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)

MARCH 23 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - DECIDUOUS/ TRANSPLANTING**

Learn the method for correct pruning and styling your deciduous
trees. Give your all bonsai new life by transplanting in this class. FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)
JULY 13 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - FLOWERING*

Good time to learn about the beauty of fruiting and flowering trees which can be enjoyed throughout the year. FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)

JULY 27 - BONSAI FOR THE YOUNG +
( 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Kids from 8 and up will be given a potted tree to play with and learn pruning and shaping the tree into a bonsai. $35

APRIL 6 - SHOHIN "SHIMPAKU" JUNIPER CLASS +

A favorite tree in a small size. Develop a ‘shohin’ (small) style tree to create the feeling of a small contorted windswept tree. $105

APRIL 10 - FIVE TREE MAPLE CLUMP CLASS +

An interesting composition using five trees to make a bonsai resulting in a graceful multi trunk style. $105

APRIL 26 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - SPRING PINE DESIGN **

Design your Pines by learning how to wire and needle pluck in a timely manner in preparation for summer growth.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)

APRIL 27 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - AZALEA DESIGN *

Essential time for Azaleas. Learning to care for and prune these trees will enhance the blooms in spring.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)
 (plus cost of azalea if purchased)
SEPTEMBER 11 - FALL TRANSPLANT/WORKSHOP**

Why Fall Transplanting? The do’s and don’ts and most importantly the "must’’ of fall transplanting for survival of tree in need.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)

MAY 1 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - EVERGREEN *

Restyle or refine your existing bonsai by cleaning, pruning, shaping and repotting if needed.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)
(plus cost of evergreen if purchased)

MAY10, 11, & 12 -MASTER'S DAYS
THREE DAY SEMINAR WORKSHOP W. FRANCOIS JEKER

Please see below for complete information on “Visiting Masters’ Series”.

MAY 22 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - TROPICAL **

Learn to keep your tropical trees healthy all year round Bring your
indoor trees ( or others) to be pruned, styled or repotted..
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)


OCTOBER 5 - QUINCE STYLING CLASS +

Fall is the best time to transplant and work on a quince to obtain beautiful spring blossoms. $95


OCTOBER 19 - MAPLE ROOT OVER ROCK CLASS +

The development of placing Maple roots over a rock for future natural exposed effect. Rocks also provided or bring that special rock! $95

JUNE 1 - MAPLE FOREST STYLE CLASS +

Create an imaginative Maple forest using maples.
May bring small stones and grasses of your choice to complete the composition. $115

JUNE 2 - TROPICAL/INDOOR STYLE CLASS +

Using Willow leave figs, create your own banyan style bonsai and
learn to keep it healthy and alive. $125

JUNE 22 OR JUNE 26 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - PINE**

Students bring their own pines to this workshop to learn how to
prune new growth to develop new small, healthy needles.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)

JUNE 23 - "KINGSVILLE" BOXWOOD CLASS +

This charming species with very tiny leaves is an evergreen. It
develops very nicely with a feeling of a large deciduous tree. $110

JUNE 30 - CLASS/WORKSHOP- "FERTILIZERS" **

A very important topic; learn the uses for organic and inorganic
fertilizers for the health and beauty of your bonsai.
FEE $65.00 (full day) or $45.00 (half day)


NOVEMBER 9 - CLASS/WORKSHOP - TROPICAL


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

*** All supplies available at the Studio***
VISITING MASTERS SERIES
Three Day Bonsai Workshop with Francois Jeker
May 10, 11, & 12

This is an in-depth three-day workshop,specializing in carving driftwood, 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 techniques. There will be a break for lunch with the entire group enjoying lunch together. Afternoons will be continued work on morning project.

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

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

Limited enrollment