Classes – Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society

Annual Bonsai Tree Show

The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free bonsai event on Saturday and Sunday, August 25-26. All are invited for free workshops, free consults, starter trees, and gorgeous bonsai displays at pfm bonsai, 7 Western Avenue in West Charlton, NY. See bonsai trees in all stages of development. Attend free bonsaiContinue reading “Annual Bonsai Tree Show”

Think Small

Fans of shohin displays and brush painting will enjoy a pair of upcoming events at MHBS, including a shohin display workshop with Pauline and Dorothy on January 28, and brush painting with guest artist Linda Schultz on February 25. Both events will be held at pfm bonsai in West Charlton and guests are more thanContinue reading “Think Small”

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”

August TWIG and Fall Show

Download the August TWIG newsletter HERE to learn about MHBS’s upcoming annual bonsai show in Saratoga Springs, plus a workshop YEW won’t want to miss (okay, I couldn’t help it). On August 28, David Hodgetts—who some years ago visited America from across the pond and refuses to go back—will hold a demo and workshop with some well-trunkedContinue reading “August TWIG and Fall Show”

Upcoming Events and the April TWIG

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”

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.

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”

Bonsai Beginner Class starts March 1

New to bonsai? Come up to speed quickly, conquer your bonsai fears and start building a great tree collection in this American Bonsai Society ten-week course starting March 1, 2014. Taught by Dave Hodgetts, the course covers a lot of ground, including design, selecting tree stock, styling and tools, wiring and bending, containers and displayContinue reading “Bonsai Beginner Class starts March 1”