Our club show for 2025 is in the books and was a great success! A huge thank you goes out to our activities director and show committee members for their work setting up the event as well as to all the members who contributed to planning, setup, display, and takedown…..the show would not be possibleContinue reading “MHBS 2025 Annual Club Show Recap”
Category Archives: Pine
October BYOT workshop
Please consider joining us for our upcoming club meeting and BYOT workshop, Nov 24th at 12pm at DJH Bonsai in Feura Bush……Thanks to Dave and DJH for hosting our October BYOT meeting workshop. In October, several members brought their trees to work on and get opinions from the group – thanks to all that participated.Continue reading “October BYOT workshop”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society Club Show 2024: Highlights
The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society Club Show 2024 was a great success! A huge thank you to our show committee and activities director for setting things up and to all the members who helped in ways big and small to make the show happen. Thanks to David Hodgetts of DJH Bonsai for providing a demonstrationContinue reading “Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society Club Show 2024: Highlights”
MABS 2024!
(courtesy of and thanks to Nancy Castillo via The TWIG) Thirteen MHBS club members made the trip down to Pennsylvania to enjoy the 2024 MABS Spring Festival. Attendees enjoyed workshops and demonstrations by guest artists Boon Manakitivipart, Sergio Cuan, and Rafael Torres. Demo trees were raffled and silent auctions held throughout the event and theContinue reading “MABS 2024!”
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.
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”
Martin Schmalenburg Does Pines
A packed house last weekend at PFM Bonsai for Martin Schmalenburg’s Pine Immersion Workshop wherein we learned the zen of pines from a recognized master. A thorough lesson on both the practical and spiritual sides of the species was followed by hands-on styling that went the whole day. Much lively discussion and debate. If youContinue reading “Martin Schmalenburg Does Pines”
Martin Schmalenberg Pine Immersion Workshop Nov. 4
Fall and winter are the time to work on pines and we know these trees demand a special skill set. Who better to learn from than a guy whose pines keep winning awards? Martin Schmalenberg’s pines win lots of them and during his all-day Pine Immersion Workshop on November 4, he’ll show us how heContinue reading “Martin Schmalenberg Pine Immersion Workshop Nov. 4”
Upcoming meeting days
Mark your calendar for these upcoming meeting days: • October 30: Conifers workshop with member leaders at PFM Bonsai • November 20: Literati workshop with Pauline in Voorheesville • December 4: Annual Holiday Party/Dinner/Auction at the Charlton Tavern Meetings start at Noon with BYO lunches and socialization. Programs begin at 1 PM unless otherwise noted.
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 