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”
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Mark Arpag Returns for Eastern White Cedars
Nobody does Eastern White Cedars like Mark Arpag. On Saturday, July 29, Arpag returns to pfm bonsai in West Charlton for an MHBS-sponsored all-day workshop. Bring your cedars or obtain new stock here. Mark will help you start the process of creating a masterpiece. Or return with your previous Arpag project and continue the journey.Continue reading “Mark Arpag Returns for Eastern White Cedars”
Upcoming bonsai events
Eastern White Cedars will be the featured tree on Saturday, July 29, when Mohawk Hudson Bonsai welcomes back Mark Arpag for a bring-your-own workshop. Little space remains so register soon and take your Eastern White Cedars to the next level. On Sunday, July 30, Mark will return for a demo following the monthly MHBS clubContinue reading “Upcoming bonsai events”
The Return of Mauro Stemberger
No, it’s not a new motion picture, it’s the real deal. On May 13 and 14, Mauro Stemberger will spend two days in workshop mode at pfm bonsai as MHBS hosts the Italian Stallion of bonsai. Bring your own trees to this weekend workshop and Mauro will help you transform them. Though he especially enjoys workingContinue reading “The Return of Mauro Stemberger”
February TWIG Newsletter
From the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Alliance website, some borrowed poetry: safe beneath the ground my bonsai hide from winter resting until spring If poetry doesn’t bend your twig, The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society has plenty to keep your fingers warm until spring, including: FEB 26 at 12:00 noon – Cotoneaster with Pauline Muth Learn how toContinue reading “February TWIG Newsletter”
October and November TWIG
Download the TWIG newsletters for October and November here and keep updated on the club’s activities for fall.
MHBS Annual Show This Weekend
Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Stop by for trees and talk!
August TWIG and Fall Show
Download the August TWIG newsletter HERE to learn about MHBS’s upcoming annual bonsai show in Saratoga Springs, plus a workshop YEW won’t want to miss (okay, I couldn’t help it). On August 28, David Hodgetts—who some years ago visited America from across the pond and refuses to go back—will hold a demo and workshop with some well-trunkedContinue reading “August TWIG and Fall Show”
May TWIG Newsletter
Download the May TWIG newsletter to catch up on summer activities with the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society, including a can’t miss weekend, May 21-22, with truckloads of bonsai stock from Mark Comstock and design assistance from bonsai master Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery. Jim will work with you and your trees on one or bothContinue reading “May TWIG Newsletter”
April TWIG and New Events
Download the April TWIG newsletter to learn about events like: April 24: Our 3rd annual Eastern White Cedar day with Mark Arpag. Sign up for the 9:00 AM workshop and bring your cedars or purchase one. In the afternoon Mark will do a demo on Eastern White Cedar and we’ll raffle the tree. May 21-22: Jim Doyle and Mark Comstock Weekend. Purchase great material fromContinue reading “April TWIG and New Events”