Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society
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Upcoming MHBS Events
November 9, 2017 at 3:41 pm · Filed under Events, Juniper, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai
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 December 2, when MHBS holds its annual dinner and blind auction. Download details in the latest MHBS TWIG Newsletter.
Upcoming bonsai events
June 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm · Filed under Demonstrations, Events, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Workshops and tagged: Mark Arpag
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 club meeting at pfm bonsai. Download the June TWIG newsletter for more upcoming events.
February TWIG Newsletter
February 9, 2017 at 10:37 am · Filed under Classes, Design, Events, Larch, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Uncategorized
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 to use this versatile species for bonsai and, if you wish, participate in a shohin sized cotoneaster thymifolia workshop after the lesson. The cost of the material is $45. Please call or email Pauline to reserve a place and bring tools and wire. Club members, bring something to share for lunch at noon. At pfm bonsai, 7 Western Avenue, West Charlton, NY.
MARCH 25 – Collected larch and cedar
Kris Springer, well-known for his superior collected material, will bring larch and eastern white cedars to sell on this Saturday. At pfm bonsai, 7 Western Avenue, West Charlton, NY.
MARCH 26 – Learning larch
Colin Lewis and Maliea Chiem will consult on larch. Get ready for spring potting, larch give you a slim window. At pfm bonsai, 7 Western Avenue, West Charlton, NY.
Download the MHBS TWIG for February.
October and November TWIG
November 11, 2016 at 10:36 am · Filed under MHBS, Newsletter
Download the TWIG newsletters for October and November here and keep updated on the club’s activities for fall.
May TWIG Newsletter
May 11, 2016 at 3:15 pm · Filed under Design, Events, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Pottery and tagged: Comstock, Doyle
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 both days for a $50 fee, so register now.
Need new trees? Who doesn’t? Mark Comstock’s truck brings plenty of good new material and it’s first come, first served, so arrive early (but not before me). Club members may also bring trees, pots or whatever to sell. You never know when you’ll find the perfect pot.
This special weekend event is open to all, club members and curious newcomers alike, at pfm Bonsai in West Charlton, NY, May 21-22 from 9am to 5pm. Lunch both days is pot luck depending on what our members bring. For directions to pfm Bonsai, or to register for Jim Doyle design help, email Pauline at pauline@pfmbonsai.com.
April TWIG and New Events
April 19, 2016 at 10:04 am · Filed under Demonstrations, Design, Events, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Workshops and tagged: Eastern White Cedar
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 from Mark and get expert design assistance from Jim. Don’t let your dream tree get away.
February TWIG
February 16, 2016 at 9:58 am · Filed under Events, MHBS, Newsletter, Workshops and tagged: Doyle, Mark Arpag, Stemberger
If you missed it, you can download the February TWIG here and learn about upcoming activities for the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society, including accent pot making, workshops with Mauro Stemberger, Mark Arpag and Jim Doyle, and more fun stuff as we head into spring.
January TWIG Newsletter
January 6, 2016 at 4:14 pm · Filed under ABS, Demonstrations, Events, Larch, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Pottery, Shows, wiring, Workshops
Well, we’re finally into winter, the holidays are a fading memory, and it’s time to do some tree wiring, the featured activity of MHBS’s January meeting on January 31, which all club members, bonsai enthusiasts and curious onlookers are welcome to attend. Download the January TWIG newsletter here for more upcoming events at Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society, including:
• JANUARY 31 Larch Wiring Workshop
• FEBRUARY 28 Make your own pottery workshop
• APRIL 8 FRIDAY Mauro Stemberger workshop and demo
• APRIL 15-17 MABS in Connecticut
• APRIL 24 Eastern White Cedars with Mark Arpag
• MAY 12-15 ABS in Grand Rapids MI
• MAY 21-22 Special Weekend with guests Mark Comstock and his truck of stock, plus Bonsai Master Jim Doyle conducting bring your own tree workshops
Upcoming Events and the April TWIG
April 8, 2015 at 6:17 pm · Filed under Classes, Demonstrations, Events, MHBS, Newsletter, PFM Bonsai, Shows, Uncategorized, Workshops
Download the April TWIG here. This month’s MHBS newsletter includes some great advice for potting season from Pauline, plus reminders of upcoming events including a special April 25 demo and workshop with our fresh-from-MABS guest Budi Sulistyo. Mr. Sulistyo will demonstrate on material chosen at MABS and offer the tree in a club raffle. His bring-your-own-tree workshop starts at 10 AM and space is limited so register now.
On Monday evening, May 4, Ted Matson returns to work with members on their own trees, one or several. Register in advance.
There’s still time to register for MABS in East Hanover NJ, April 18-20. Meanwhile get back to wiring because potting season will shoot by fast.
March 2015 TWIG Newsletter
March 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm · Filed under Design, Events, MHBS, Newsletter, Workshops
Download the March TWIG here and start styling. Upcoming events include a March 29 land and water penjing workshop with Pauline, an April 25 Budi Sulistyos demo and workshop, May 31 tree design fun with David Hodgetts, and white cedar design with Mark Arpag on June 28.