Events – Page 10 – Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society

Martin Schmalenberg Pine Immersion Workshop Nov. 4

Fall and winter are the time to work on pines and we know these trees demand a special skill set. Who better to learn from than a guy whose pines keep winning awards? Martin Schmalenberg’s pines win lots of them and during his all-day Pine Immersion Workshop on November 4, he’ll show us how heContinue reading “Martin Schmalenberg Pine Immersion Workshop Nov. 4”

Tokonoma Workshop Results

David Knittle returned last weekend for the long awaited MHBS Tokonoma Workshop at PFM Bonsai. Two days of vigorous sanding, staining, sanding, finishing, sanding, assembly and sanding under David’s careful eye produced seven gorgeous lighted tokonomas suitable for shohin. David then gave a great Sunday afternoon presentation on tool sharpening. Thank you David!

Sharpen Tools with David Knittle September 30

Whoever says David Knittle is not the sharpest tool in the box doesn’t know David Knittle. On Sunday, September 30, Mr. Knittle, a master wood carver and woodworker, is back to teach us how to keep our tools sharp and well-maintained. Good bonsai requires good tools. MHBS club members, be sure to bring your toolsContinue reading “Sharpen Tools with David Knittle September 30”

Design help with Martin Schmalenberg

MARTIN SCHMALENBERG is visiting PFM Bonsai next Saturday, August 25, and has generously offered his design services to club members and visitors on a first come, first served basis between 9am and 5pm that day. His fee is $50 per hour with a one hour minimum, by appointment, and you may bring in several trees for advice.Continue reading “Design help with Martin Schmalenberg”

David Easterbrook at MHBS August 26

David Easterbrook will be conducting a bring your own tree workshop for club members at PFM Bonsai at 9am on August 26. He’ll be bringing along with him trees that were purchased during the club’s recent visit to his nursery, so it’s a great opportunity to style your new tree with David, bring one fromContinue reading “David Easterbrook at MHBS August 26”

MHBS Road Trip July 29

July’s MHBS meeting will hit the road to two bonsai nurseries: New England Bonsai Gardens and Royal Gardens. Check out the websites. Join the car pool to two great nursery tours by respective curators and search for bonsai related treasures, plant material, tools and other stuff you absolutely have to have as soon as you seeContinue reading “MHBS Road Trip July 29”

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 opportunityContinue reading “June TWIG and upcoming events”