Download the April TWIG here. This month’s MHBS newsletter includes some great advice for potting season from Pauline, plus reminders of upcoming events including a special April 25 demo and workshop with our fresh-from-MABS guest Budi Sulistyo. Mr. Sulistyo will demonstrate on material chosen at MABS and offer the tree in a club raffle. His bring-your-own-tree workshop startsContinue reading “Upcoming Events and the April TWIG”
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March 2015 TWIG Newsletter
Download the March TWIG here and start styling. Upcoming events include a March 29 land and water penjing workshop with Pauline, an April 25 Budi Sulistyos demo and workshop, May 31 tree design fun with David Hodgetts, and white cedar design with Mark Arpag on June 28.
FREE Scroll-making Workshop Feb. 22
If there’s anything harder to find than good scrolls, it’s good little scrolls. On February 22 at PFM Bonsai you can make your own for FREE under the guidance of Molly Beverage and Sandy Kiszkiel who have completed the ABS workshop for this ancient craft. The scroll size of 3″ wide by 11.5″ deep is perfect forContinue reading “FREE Scroll-making Workshop Feb. 22”
February TWIG
Download the February TWIG newsletter to learn about coming events with superstars like David Knittle, Ted Matson and Budi Sulistyos. Sign up for the FREE (to members) scroll-making workshop on February 22 with Molly and Sandy. Design club trees with David Hodgetts, land and water pending with Pauline, and much more.
Dave Knittle Workshop and January TWIG
Download the January MHBS TWIG newsletter here. We’re staying busy this winter. At our January 25 club meeting, Dave Knittle will return with a 10:00am carving workshop to sharpen our shari skills, and it’s FREE so the price is right—even the band aids are free. Bring your carving tools or borrow some. Lunch is BYO with a brief club meeting. In the afternoonContinue reading “Dave Knittle Workshop and January TWIG”
December TWIG newsletter and news
Download the MHBS December newsletter HERE to get a sneak preview of 2015 club events like a David Knittle carving lesson, Budi Sulistyos BYO workshop and Hinoki with Dave Hodgetts, white cedars with Mark Arpag, a Cheryl Manning workshop, and much, much more. Details on the December 6 annual Holiday Dinner and Auction are also included in the December newsletter. Merry Christmas and HappyContinue reading “December TWIG newsletter and news”
November TWIG newsletter
Pictured is a rare variety of Icicle Buttonwood that looks pretty when frozen but dies immediately. I understand this tree survived though I can’t imagine why. Click HERE to download the November TWIG newsletter of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society. Our next meeting is November 23 (a bit earlier thanks to Thanksgiving) and PFM Bonsai willContinue reading “November TWIG newsletter”
November Bonsai Heats Up
The nights may be chillier but Bonsai goes on. Club members and newcomers alike can still register for Introductory and Intermediate Bonsai courses at PFM Bonsai starting November 8. David Hodgetts will be teaching the Introductory Course and Pauline Muth the Intermediate course. You won’t find better teachers for these comprehensive ten-session courses. Still itching toContinue reading “November Bonsai Heats Up”
Frank Mihalic workshops top TWIG October newsletter
Yeah, you never got around to your styling chores this summer. Despair not, on both Friday October 24 and Sunday October 26 Frank Mihalic hosts design workshops for club members at PFM Bonsai. Bring armloads of your trees for styling and consults before bedding them down for winter. Register at pauline@pfmbonsai.com. Following Sunday morning’s workshop, Frank willContinue reading “Frank Mihalic workshops top TWIG October newsletter”
Bonsai on slate slabs to be showcased
Inviting everyone to the Slate Valley Museum’s First Friday Night celebration this Friday the 5th from 7 to 9 pm. The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society will be exhibiting the bonsai members planted this year on the slate slabs we found in the Mettowee River by the museum. There will be some exceptional pieces on display so don’tContinue reading “Bonsai on slate slabs to be showcased”
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