Larry Mossey

Miliea Chiem Rocks Bonsai and Other News

Guest Miliea Chiem seeks negative space in her demo tree at MHBS’s September club meeting. Ms. Chiem, a student of Colin Lewis, hosted a workshop as well and helped select club trees for the upcoming MABS event. In coming months, MHBS is looking forward to brush painting with guest artist Linda Schultz in February, a March visitContinue reading “Miliea Chiem Rocks Bonsai and Other News”

Juan Andrade Bonsai Workshop

Another chance to learn from a bonsai master. August 19 and 20 from 9am to 4pm, Juan Andrade, hailing from San Jose, Costa Rica, will hold a bonsai workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, NY. Apprenticed at Aichi-en in Nagoya, Japan, for four years, Juan brings a deep knowledge of bonsai, including bending techniques, to thisContinue reading “Juan Andrade Bonsai Workshop”

Mark Arpag Returns for Eastern White Cedars

Nobody does Eastern White Cedars like Mark Arpag. On Saturday, July 29, Arpag returns to pfm bonsai in West Charlton for an MHBS-sponsored all-day workshop. Bring your cedars or obtain new stock here. Mark will help you start the process of creating a masterpiece. Or return with your previous Arpag project and continue the journey.Continue reading “Mark Arpag Returns for Eastern White Cedars”

The Return of Mauro Stemberger

No, it’s not a new motion picture, it’s the real deal. On May 13 and 14, Mauro Stemberger will spend two days in workshop mode at pfm bonsai as MHBS hosts the Italian Stallion of bonsai. Bring your own trees to this weekend workshop and Mauro will help you transform them. Though he especially enjoys workingContinue reading “The Return of Mauro Stemberger”

Bonsai Summer Camp

Summer is coming, and what’s summer without summer camp? Club members and newcomers alike can join a weekend of campfires, pup tents and bonsai fun, July 8-9 at pfm bonsai in West Charlton. A summer camp T-shirt is even included in the modest registration fee and you’ll have access to great tree material, supplies, expert guidance,Continue reading “Bonsai Summer Camp”

February TWIG Newsletter

From the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Alliance website, some borrowed poetry: safe beneath the ground my bonsai hide from winter resting until spring If poetry doesn’t bend your twig, The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society has plenty to keep your fingers warm until spring, including: FEB 26 at 12:00 noon – Cotoneaster with Pauline Muth Learn how toContinue reading “February TWIG Newsletter”

Bonsai Introductory Course Jan. 14

Bonsai admirers who want to learn the art of bonsai have a great opportunity as Dave Hodgetts begins a new Bonsai Introductory Course at pfm bonsai, January 14 at 10:00 AM. Designed for beginners and those in need of refreshing their bonsai skills, this multi-session course will cover in detail: • Classic structuring and designing of bonsai • Styling and the basicContinue reading “Bonsai Introductory Course Jan. 14”

Schmalenberg Returns

It’s a great time to style certain trees and with perfect timing, Martin Schmalenberg is dropping in to help. On Sunday, November 13, Martin will be on hand to work with you on designing your trees, $50 for the day-long workshop that begins at 9:00 AM. A noted bonsai teacher, Martin studied in Japan with Hiroyoshi YamajiContinue reading “Schmalenberg Returns”