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: Shohin
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!”
MABs prep & BYOT workshop
Thanks to all who brought trees for consideration for showing at/representing our club at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Society (MABS) meeting in April and thank you to DJH Bonsai for the meeting space and expertise! The MHBS is responsible for showing several displays at the conference and those present helped to select trees for aContinue reading “MABs prep & BYOT workshop”
Morten Albek Virtual Session
After the November club meeting, Morten Albek gave a wonderful virtual presentation from his studio to those present at DJH Bonsai as well as several remote attendees. He covered many aspects of Shohin bonsai as well as aspects of and tips for shohin display and presentation and then took questions. Thank you to Mr. AlbekContinue reading “Morten Albek Virtual Session”
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”
Mark Arpag Visits MHBS
Mark Arpag’s recent visit to MHBS included a bring-your-own workshop and a lecture and demo on shohin material. Both were well-attended and here are some photos.
Knittle Bonsai Stand Workshop
One of our favorite teachers, David Knittle, will be constructing two-level shohin stands with us on Januray 27 in this workshop that is currently filled, but observers are welcome. It’s a morning workshop, before the monthly meeting of MHBS. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshop Saturday November 17
On Saturday, November 17, Suthin Sukosolvisit will host a bring-your-own workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton, the home of MHBS. There are still a few openings in the workshop and this event is open to sister clubs so sign up while there’s still room. The workshop is Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PMContinue reading “Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshop Saturday November 17”
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”
Think small
Shohin authority John Romano will be demonstrating techniques this Sunday, June 30, at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton during the monthly MHBS meeting. John’s demo starts at 11 and a workshop follows after lunch, for which there were still openings as of this writing. Guests are always welcome to observe at club meetings, so ifContinue reading “Think small”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 