Many of you watched Tyler Sherrod at MABS in April. MHBS has him for a demonstration at 12:00 noon on October 14 at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, and the tree will be raffled for club members. This is also our monthly club meeting so bring some food to share. Visitors are welcome. Born inContinue reading “Tyler Sherrod Demo This Sunday”
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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”
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”
Summer and Fall Doings
In the photo, MHBS members join fellow diners during the recent club trip to Japan and Asia. On the domestic front in July, MHBS will host guest artist Young Choe and a presentation on bonsai accents, and the club will visit Martin Schmalenberg’s Garden and Nursery. August 25th is a one-day MHBS club show at ProctorsContinue reading “Summer and Fall Doings”
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”
Hodgetts Does Junipers
Reminder: Dave Hodgetts will host a workshop on Junipers at the monthly MHBS club meeting on Sunday, November 19. Bring your junipers and brush up your trees with David before the snow comes. Guests are welcome. Club members are encouraged to bring lunch goodies to share and, of course, trees to show off.
Upcoming MHBS Events
Our trees may be coming indoors, but the work continues. On November 19, David Hodgetts will offer instruction on junipers, so be sure to bring your trees to the MHBS club meeting at pfm bonsai in West Charlton. Guests are welcome to observe. Club members, remember to reserve your place at the table on DecemberContinue reading “Upcoming MHBS Events”
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”
Juan Andrade Bonsai Workshop
Another chance to learn from a bonsai master. August 19 and 20 from 9am to 4pm, Juan Andrade, hailing from San Jose, Costa Rica, will hold a bonsai workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, NY. Apprenticed at Aichi-en in Nagoya, Japan, for four years, Juan brings a deep knowledge of bonsai, including bending techniques, to thisContinue reading “Juan Andrade Bonsai Workshop”