Classes: Introduction to BONSAI
12:30 to 4:00 pm
Saturday 18 February 2012
Next classes: 18 FMarch 2012
Goal: Basic understanding of bonsai; learn the basics of care, style, and design.
Methods: On several tree species, Bill demonstrates branch and root pruning, potting, wiring, and other training methods involved in bonsai principles. Each class reflects activities with trees appropriate to the current season. One may wish to attend several classes to experience year round bonsai care. Each class reflects activities with trees appropriate to the current season. One may wish to attend several classes to experience year round bonsai care. In February we discuss the collection of seed and Misho bonsai; how to locate and mark larger specimens of deciduous plants which one might want to dig in the winter.Also winter tree care and repotting.
Nursery Tour: Discussion of style and design.
Tuition: $30 Even though students will not trim or pot during class, participants may wish to take home trees, pots, tools, or other supplies to develop bonsai privately, taking advantage of a 10% discount on all items purchased on class day. Dress is casual and comfortable.
Registration: Use the Pay with Paypal link.
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