Upcoming events at MHBS include: June 9: Young Choe and Kusomono July 28: Martin Schmalenberg and Suseiki September 21-22: MHBS Annual Club Show October 20: Fertilizing and Winter Care of Bonsai November 24: Jim Doyle and Pines
Category Archives: Design
Bonsai on the Rocks
Club members, create your own bonsai rock planting on Sunday morning, May 19th beginning at 9:00 AM at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, with guidance from Pauline Muth and Dave Hodgetts. All you need is a tree (or trees), a suitable rock with pockets for soil and drainage (both trees and a few rocks areContinue reading “Bonsai on the Rocks”
Mark Arpag Visits MHBS
Mark Arpag’s recent visit to MHBS included a bring-your-own workshop and a lecture and demo on shohin material. Both were well-attended and here are some photos.
Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshop Saturday November 17
On Saturday, November 17, Suthin Sukosolvisit will host a bring-your-own workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, the home of MHBS. There are still a few openings in the workshop and this event is open to sister clubs so sign up while there’s still room. The workshop is Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PMContinue reading “Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshop Saturday November 17”
July and August with MHBS
On July 22nd, MHBS does accent plants with guest artist Young Choe. Great timing for our club show on August 25th and 26th. Be sure to sign up. Young will not be bringing any materials for her lesson so gather together containers and plants for the meeting. On July 29, the club visits Martin Schmalenberg’s studioContinue reading “July and August with MHBS”
NEW June Club Events
The planned June collecting trip has been postponed to a future date, so here’s a late entry for June. On Sunday, June 24, at 12:00 noon, the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society will host a demonstration and lesson on bonsai techniques to develop great bonsai. Pauline will demonstrate a number of techniques that will help you develop yourContinue reading “NEW June Club Events”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 