FREE Scroll-making Workshop Feb. 22

If there’s anything harder to find than good scrolls, it’s good little scrolls. On February 22 at PFM Bonsai you can make your own for FREE under the guidance of Molly Beverage and Sandy Kiszkiel who have completed the ABS workshop for this ancient craft. The scroll size of 3″ wide by 11.5″ deep is perfect forContinue reading “FREE Scroll-making Workshop Feb. 22”

February TWIG

Download the February TWIG newsletter to learn about coming events with superstars like David Knittle, Ted Matson and Budi Sulistyos. Sign up for the FREE (to members) scroll-making workshop on February 22 with Molly and Sandy. Design club trees with David Hodgetts, land and water pending with Pauline, and much more.

Dave Knittle Workshop and January TWIG

Download the January MHBS TWIG newsletter here. We’re staying busy this winter. At our January 25 club meeting, Dave Knittle will return with a 10:00am carving workshop to sharpen our shari skills, and it’s FREE so the price is right—even the band aids are free. Bring your carving tools or borrow some. Lunch is BYO with a brief club meeting. In the afternoonContinue reading “Dave Knittle Workshop and January TWIG”

December TWIG newsletter and news

Download the MHBS December newsletter HERE to get a sneak preview of 2015 club events like a David Knittle carving lesson, Budi Sulistyos BYO workshop and Hinoki with Dave Hodgetts, white cedars with Mark Arpag, a Cheryl Manning workshop, and much, much more. Details on the December 6 annual Holiday Dinner and Auction are also included in the December newsletter. Merry Christmas and HappyContinue reading “December TWIG newsletter and news”

November TWIG newsletter

Pictured is a rare variety of Icicle Buttonwood that looks pretty when frozen but dies immediately. I understand this tree survived though I can’t imagine why. Click HERE to download the November TWIG newsletter of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society. Our next meeting is November 23 (a bit earlier thanks to Thanksgiving) and PFM Bonsai willContinue reading “November TWIG newsletter”

November Bonsai Heats Up

The nights may be chillier but Bonsai goes on. Club members and newcomers alike can still register for Introductory and Intermediate Bonsai courses at PFM Bonsai starting November 8. David Hodgetts will be teaching the Introductory Course and Pauline Muth the Intermediate course. You won’t find better teachers for these comprehensive ten-session courses. Still itching toContinue reading “November Bonsai Heats Up”

Frank Mihalic workshops top TWIG October newsletter

Yeah, you never got around to your styling chores this summer. Despair not, on both Friday October 24 and Sunday October 26 Frank Mihalic hosts design workshops for club members at PFM Bonsai. Bring armloads of your trees for styling and consults before bedding them down for winter. Register at pauline@pfmbonsai.com. Following Sunday morning’s workshop, Frank willContinue reading “Frank Mihalic workshops top TWIG October newsletter”

Don’t miss the August 23 Super Stock Sale

No, not race cars, bonsai trees. Lots and lots of them, large and small field-grown stock provided by Mark Comstock will be sold first come first served at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton on August 23. Plus pots, books and more from the estate of MHBS founding member Josie Biondo. On hand to help you choose yourContinue reading “Don’t miss the August 23 Super Stock Sale”

August TWIG and upcoming events

Summer is still sizzling at MHBS with our big Comstock Sales Weekend August 23, plus more great events right through fall. Download the August TWIG to learn more. Aug. 23 • Comstock Sales Weekend with Jim Doyle Sept 5 • 1st Friday Art Show at the Granite Museum in Granville, NY Sept. 19-21 • Club show in SaratogaContinue reading “August TWIG and upcoming events”

Big Bonsai Stock Sale August 23

The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society invites you to a giant sale of bonsai material, pots, books and more on August 23 at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton. On hand to help you choose your next tree will be guest bonsai master Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way. Mark Comstock is bringing a big selection of hardyContinue reading “Big Bonsai Stock Sale August 23”