Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society
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Tokonoma Workshop Results
Tokonoma materials
Tokonoma frame
Tokonma assembly
Tokonoma framed
Finished Tokonoma
David Knittle returned last weekend for the long awaited MHBS Tokonoma Workshop at PFM Bonsai. Two days of vigorous sanding, staining, sanding, finishing, sanding, assembly and sanding under David’s careful eye produced seven gorgeous lighted tokonomas suitable for shohin. David then gave a great Sunday afternoon presentation on tool sharpening. Thank you David!
June TWIG and upcoming events
Many club members are looking forward to the upcoming Montreal Trip to David Easterbrook’s & Montreal Gardens. Others are anticipating Frank Mihalic Workshops at PFM Bonsai, July 14-15, and a July 29 field trip to NE Bonsai and Royal Gardens.
Jake DeSilva’s ongoing $10 Monday night workshops at PFM Bonsai offer an incredibly affordable opportunity to work one-on-one with Jake in small sessions. Jake apprenticed in Japan and China for many years learning techniques that produced some of the best shohin from Mr. Masumi and Mr. Urushibata, directors of the Japan National Small Bonsai Guild of Nurserymen. Though shohin is his specialty, his knowledge can be applied to all sizes of bonsai. Contact Pauline to sign up.
Not done yet. The Club’s August 26 Annual Picnic and open workshop will welcome David Easterbrook and he will bring trees. Sept 29-30, David Knittle will host a double event at PFM Bonsai: Build a Tokonoma / Sharpening Bonsai Tools—a double-exciting opportunity to score twice. And there’s more to come through fall with field trips, shohin and mame workshops. Download the June TWIG here.
Bonsai Master William Valavanis Does Shohin May 27 at MHBS
Known throughout the world for his incredible bonsai talent and teaching ability, Bill Valavanis will present a two-part program and workshop at MHBS’s May meeting, to be held May 27 at PFM Bonsai. Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to the new online home of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society. Over the coming weeks we will develop and organize club events, information, photography and other information of interest to members and others who appreciate the art of Bonsai or would like to learn more.
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