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2020 Happenings
The events are tentative but MHBS members have these things and guests to look for in 2020:
- Tree insect pests and diseases
- Finding the tree within with Martin Schmalenberg
- Forest and root over rock plantings
- Kathy Shaner and bonsai display
- Air layering and shohin with Frank Mihalic
- Jim Doyle and pines
- A Mark Arpag workshop
- Rock collecting in the river
- Turntable building
- Pottery making
- Choosing the right pot for your bonsai
- And don’t forget the 2020 US National Exhibition
It’s going to be a great 2020. Enjoy your holidays and a Happy New Year!
Forest Workshops this weekend
Create a forest this weekend at PFM Bonsai. Saturday and Sunday workshops with Pauline offer great material including amur maples, junipers, Chinese elm, quince and larch. After the lesson, choose a slab or container (or bring your own) and start creating. The class is $40 plus cost of materials. No class charge for members of the Intermediate Class. Trees ranges from $15 each.
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED PLEASE. Email Pauline@pfmbonsai.com or call 518-882-1039 (you may leave a message if there is no answer). Space is limited so your registration is a commitment. BRING TOOLS, WIRE AND LUNCH.
More May events to save time for:
• May 3 and 4 workshops on amur maples and others
• May 10-11 advanced study group with Ted Matson (filled)
• May 17 open workshop
• May 18 MHBS workshop and demo with Tropical Bonsai Queen Mary Madison
• May 24-25 Wild Bonsai Weekend with eastern white cedar collected trees, workshops with Mark Arpeg
• May 31-June 1 Frank Mihalic design workshop with your trees
PFM Bonsai March Events
Yes, sooner or later the snow will go and March begins the busy season in bonsai. PFM Bonsai in West Charlton NY has announced some March events to get you in the spirit. Register in advance while spots remain at 518-882-1039 or Pauline@pfmbonsai.com.
Sunday, March 2 at 11 AM
Kishu Shimpaku Shohin workshop. Beautiful specimens raised by the Chikugo-En nursery in California. Hardy here. Limited to 4. $100 includes tree.
Sunday, March 9 at 11 AM
Mini Amur Maple Forest Workshop. Amur Maples are the northeast version of great
maples for bonsai. These wonderful little trees will make a great mini forest.
$100 including pot.
Sunday, March 16 at 11 AM
Cotoneaster Workshop. Work with one of the varying species of cotoneaster including some raised with nice thick trunks for shohin. $75 including the tree. Limited.
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to the new online home of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society. Over the coming weeks we will develop and organize club events, information, photography and other information of interest to members and others who appreciate the art of Bonsai or would like to learn more.
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