Category Archives: Events
Bonsai Master William Valavanis Does Shohin May 27 at MHBS
Known throughout the world for his incredible bonsai talent and teaching ability, Bill Valavanis will present a two-part program and workshop at MHBS’s May meeting, to be held May 27 at PFM Bonsai.
Jim Doyle April 29 workshop reminder
Only three places remain in the April 29 workshop with one of our favorite teachers: Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery in Harrisburg PA. Jim is well respected in the world of bonsai. He travels throughout the USA and Europe as both a teacher and a favorite vendor of all things bonsai. Traveling often toContinue reading “Jim Doyle April 29 workshop reminder”
Jim Doyle returns to MHBS
On April 29, one of our favorite teachers, Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery in Harrisburg PA, will host a morning workshop plus an afternoon lecture on The Art of Bonsai Display.
NEW Tokonoma Workshop
Admire Pauline’s tokonoma displays? Long for your own? On September 29-30, David Knittle will return to PFM Bonsai for a special Tokonoma Workshop. For the astonishingly reasonable price of $210 including all materials, David will help participants each create their own lighted tokonoma. Materials will be pre-cut and we will finish, paint and assemble theContinue reading “NEW Tokonoma Workshop”
MHBS Spring Show volunteers needed
Our 44th annual show is only a month away. While you prepare your trees remember that this year you may choose to do a full display with your bonsai or simply put them in one of the group displays. PLEASE send Pauline a list of the bonsai you will be displaying so we can attemptContinue reading “MHBS Spring Show volunteers needed”
April TWIG
Click here to download the April TWIG, the official newsletter of MHBS. This month’s issue has news about some great upcoming workshops and shows, including MHBS’s spring show in Saratoga and the addition of a new Tokonoma Workshop with David Knittle in September.
Azalea event photos
David Knittle lurks behind an unsuspecting azalea during his recent MHBS demonstration and workshop at PFM Bonsai. Everything you ever wanted to know about Azaleas was covered and David used a breathtaking Satsuki Azalea he brought along to illustrate his points. Members also brought trees for the display table. Stay tuned for a follow-up postContinue reading “Azalea event photos”
March TWIG
Click here to download the March TWIG, the official newsletter of MHBS. This month’s issue has some great content, including a detailed recap of David Knittle’s outstanding presentation on satsuki (and other) azaleas, and a MABS new talent contest deadline reminder.
Shitakusa and Kusomono workshop
Come and learn about accents to use with your bonsai and other plantings that can be displayed all on their own. March 25 at PFM Bonsai at 12 Noon. BYO lunch for the meeting followed by the program and workshop. Pauline will give a lesson on Shitakusa and Kusomono to be followed by an openContinue reading “Shitakusa and Kusomono workshop”