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Snappy comeback
The next time someone refers to your bonsai as a hobby, you might share that while it takes seven years to become a practicing attorney and eight to become a doctor, most bonsai competitions consider someone with less than ten years experience a “beginner.”
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.
In Life as in Bonsai?
“Seek to understand the root. It is futile to argue as to which single leaf, which design of branch, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all its blossoming.” – Bruce Lee
iPhone for Bonsai
With a quarter-million apps for iPhone, it occurred to me there might be some useful bonsai apps in there. A quick search revealed several dozen but many are for things like creating your own virtual pet bonsai, which I’m sure I could kill as efficiently as I do my real ones. 
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Bernie Gastrich Returns For Double Event
On June 26 Bernie Gastrich will offer his expert photography services to club members at PFM Bonsai. Bring your favorite bonsai to be photographed by Bernie in the morning from 9 AM to Noon, followed by our noon social and lunch hour. After lunch we’ll have an open pine workshop as a follow up to Bernie’s incredible Pine Lecture. Bring the tree you worked on then or different pine(s) you need some help with. Bernie is one of the best pine artists around. Be sure to bring pines and other bonsai for the display area too.
MHBS to display trees at Japan-themed NORI Awards
JUNE 10 MHBS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL SHOW IN THE KEY BANK ROOM
MHBS has been invited to show off some great bonsai and promote the club at the Albany Ad Club’s annual NORI Awards on June 10 at Proctors. The event’s theme is “Sayonori” and raffle proceed will benefit National Bonsai Foundation’s Tohoku Disaster Relief Fund in support of Japanese bonsai artists affected by the recent tsunami. Read the rest of this entry »
Kentucky “Bonsai in the Bluegrass” June 16-19
The American Bonsai Society/BCI “Bonsai in the Bluegrass” is set for Louisville, Kentucky, June 16-19. Plan for four days of great bonsai classes, demos, vendors and fun. Visit http://www.bonsaiinthebluegrass.com/
Bernie Gastrich returns for double event at PFM Bonsai
On June 26 Bernie Gastrich brings his artistic eye and camera to PFM Bonsai. Bring your favorite bonsai to be expertly photographed by Bernie in the morning from 9 AM to Noon, followed by our noon social and lunch hour. After lunch there’s an open pine workshop as a follow up to Bernie’s incredible Pine Lecture. Bring the tree you worked on then or different pines you need some help with. Bernie is one of the best pine artists around. Be sure to bring pines and other bonsai for the display area.
Min Hsuan Lo demonstration June 6 at PFM Bonsai
Min Hsuan Lo
Come and see a world class demonstration on Monday, June 6. Tree to be raffled. Lo will be visiting us on a tour scheduled before his appearance at the ABS/ BCI Convention in Louisville KY. Jon Staples has located material for him to use from Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery. Note the special day and time. Feel free to bring in some great bonsai to show off the talents of our club. Bring a few cookies or snacks to welcome Lo. The Studio will open at 5 PM for a social hour before the demo at 6PM.
