MHBS welcomes Mark Arpag to run a bring-your-own workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton on on Saturday, June 27. Mark is a frequent guest, known for working with many species of bonsai and especially cedar. The workshop hours are 9am to 4pm and it is limited to eight people so register soon by callingContinue reading “Mark Arpag Workshop June 27”
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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 workshopContinue reading “2020 Happenings”
Jim Doyle Does Pines
Coming in November: Pines with Jim Doyle Jim Doyle will spend the weekend of November 23-24 teaching us pines. Register now for the Saturday BYO workshop with Jim, 9:00 until done. Bring your lunch. To register, email Pauline at Pauline@pfmbonsai.com.
MHBS Bonsai Show at Albany Center Gallery 9/21 and 9/22
Before Impressionism, Cubism, Pointillism, Surrealism and Pop Art—there was Bonsai. That’s why this year’s annual MHBS bonsai show will take place in an art gallery. Examples of the ancient art of bonsai will be on display at The Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, September 20-21. Viewing hours will be Saturday from 12 to 5 andContinue reading “MHBS Bonsai Show at Albany Center Gallery 9/21 and 9/22”
July 28 MHBS meeting
A reminder that July 28th’s MHBS meeting at pfm bonsai in West Charlton will feature visiting master Martin Schmalenberg and an after-lunch program on suiseki. Visitors are always welcome too. If you have suiseki to share, bring them. And don’t forget to bring some food to contribute to lunch. Martin will also be bringing aContinue reading “July 28 MHBS meeting”
The Return of Young Choe
Some MHBS club members were lucky enough to create a kusamomo last year under the guiding hand of Young Choe. If you weren’t among them, or even if you were, you’ve got another chance. Young returns on Sunday, June 9, for an all-day workshop beginning at 9:00 AM, prior to the monthly MHBS club meetingContinue reading “The Return of Young Choe”
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.
Mark Comstock: Bonsai Repotting
On March 31, bonsai expert Mark Comstock will help MHBS club members repot trees. Mark says to bring plenty of trees and learn the best way to repot and transplant safely. The day starts early at 7 AM. “I will repot from 7 to 10,” says Mark. Then comes a demo and more repotting ofContinue reading “Mark Comstock: Bonsai Repotting”
Spring and Bonsai at MHBS
Yup, you’ve done all your winter wiring and hopefully haven’t lost any trees. Spring is ready to pounce. At MHBS, we have a busy spring planned. On February 24, club member Carl Taeubner will lead an Ikebana worksho. On March 31, Mark Comstock will show us how to properly transplant trees. On April 28, MarkContinue reading “Spring and Bonsai at MHBS”
Knittle Bonsai Stand Workshop
One of our favorite teachers, David Knittle, will be constructing two-level shohin stands with us on Januray 27 in this workshop that is currently filled, but observers are welcome. It’s a morning workshop, before the monthly meeting of MHBS. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 