Working with excellent material obtained from a club member, Pauline will hold a Potentilla Demo and Workshop on June 29 at 10am at PFM Bonsai, featuring a lesson about this hardy species followed by a demo, tree to be raffled. For those in the workshop, trees will be offered at club cost and selected byContinue reading “Potentilla Workshop at PFM Bonsai”
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June TWIG and upcoming stuff
A June 29 Potentilla Workshop at PFM Bonsai is just one of the ways to get your bonsai on as we head toward summer. Spaces are very limited so reserve your spot now and nab one of these sweet Potentillas, styled with lesson and assistance by Pauline. Click to download the MHBS June TWIG newsletterContinue reading “June TWIG and upcoming stuff”
Wild Bonsai Weekend with Mark Arpag, May 24-25
If you want your trees to win awards like Mark Arpag’s trees do, start at the Wild Bonsai Weekend, May 24-25 at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton, when Mark will share techniques to help you develop blue ribbon Eastern White Cedars. Bring your own Thuja or choose a workshop tree from beautiful collected material inContinue reading “Wild Bonsai Weekend with Mark Arpag, May 24-25”
Mary Madison
It may sound silly to most people, but to bonsai enthusiasts the nickname “The Buttonwood Queen” is a compliment to the incredible tropical skills of Florida’s Mary Madison, who refined her skills at the elbow of John Naka and Ben Oki. Mary’s knowledge of tropicals is legendary and her trees have been selected for exhibit inContinue reading “Mary Madison”
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 ofContinue reading “Forest Workshops this weekend”
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 specimensContinue reading “PFM Bonsai March Events”
Feb. 23: Find your Inner MacGyver
Angus MacGyver would create bonsai with duct tape and a Swiss Army Knife. We have more options, but innovative techniques are a big part of bonsai and MHBS members will share theirs at the Feb. 23 club meeting in Voorheesville. Those techniques might come in handy as teams design trees by round robin. More toContinue reading “Feb. 23: Find your Inner MacGyver”
Bonsai Masters Visit PFM Bonsai
The 2014 MHBS calendar is filling up fast, and even more special events are planned at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton. If you’re ready to turn your good bonsai into great bonsai, sign up for the Martin Schmalenberg design workshop on Sunday March 16, and/or the Frank Mihalic design workshop the weekend of May 31-JuneContinue reading “Bonsai Masters Visit PFM Bonsai”
Explore the mysteries of winter bonsai storage with MHBS
The November 24 meeting of MHBS, at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton, will include a WINTER STORAGE ROUND TABLE. Join a spirited discussion and learn techniques for getting your trees through this challenging season safe and sound. Share lunch and show off of your bonsai at noon, with a meeting and program to follow. AsContinue reading “Explore the mysteries of winter bonsai storage with MHBS”
Master Frank Mihalic returns to PFM Bonsai Nov. 16-17
Back by popular demand, more open workshop time with Frank Mihalic the weekend of Nov. 16-17 from 10am to 5pm. Bring trees, buy trees, and style away with this bonsai design master who can work from virtually any piece of material. Come give Frank some design challenges. Fee is $85 per day; register for one orContinue reading “Master Frank Mihalic returns to PFM Bonsai Nov. 16-17”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 