The year may be winding down, but already the gears are grinding on 2014 happenings at MHBS. Join the club in coming months to learn about bonsai, improve your existing skills, or simply find fellowship among bonsai lovers. Events and subjects under discussion for 2014 include slab planting, Potentilla and stand building workshops, a guestContinue reading “What’s new at Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society?”
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Download the September TWIG MHBS newsletter here. SEPTEMBER_TWIG_2013 This edition is packed with timely information about the 2013 ABS event in Saratoga Springs that our club is sponsoring. There’s still time to register for seminars, and important information for club volunteers is contained herein. Roll up your sleeves.
Upcoming MHBS events
Some great events are coming up at MHBS, below are a few highlights. Guests are welcome at club meetings so if you’re not a member, these are great opportunities to see what our club is all about. For more information or to sign up for a workshop, get in touch. March 24 – Poo BallsContinue reading “Upcoming MHBS events”
August TWIG and Upcoming Events
Download the August Twig newsletter here. Upcoming club events include: August 26: The Club’s Annual Picnic plus an open workshop with David Easterbrook at PFM Bonsai. PLUS a big fundraiser Lawn Sale and Silent Auction. Sept 29-30: A David Knittle double event: Build a Tokonoma / Sharpening Bonsai Tools. October 4-7: International Stone Appreciation Symposium, GranvilleContinue reading “August TWIG and Upcoming Events”
MHBS 44th Annual Bonsai Show is this weekend
Everybody is invited to come share the exciting world of bonsai with the friendly members of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Club.
David Hodgetts wins ABS-MABS New Talent Regional
MHBS is extremely proud of one of our own. David Hodgetts competed for the rights to represent the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies at the ABS BCI World Convention in Denver this June. Contestants were given San Jose Junipers and 9 hours in which to create their bonsai. David’s design was the unanimous top choice of theContinue reading “David Hodgetts wins ABS-MABS New Talent Regional”
MHBS Spring Show volunteers needed
Our 44th annual show is only a month away. While you prepare your trees remember that this year you may choose to do a full display with your bonsai or simply put them in one of the group displays. PLEASE send Pauline a list of the bonsai you will be displaying so we can attemptContinue reading “MHBS Spring Show volunteers needed”
April TWIG
Click here to download the April TWIG, the official newsletter of MHBS. This month’s issue has news about some great upcoming workshops and shows, including MHBS’s spring show in Saratoga and the addition of a new Tokonoma Workshop with David Knittle in September.
Save the date for MABS 2012
Save the date now for the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies 2012 Spring Festival, April 20-22 at the Harrisburg/Hershey Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA. Go to http://midatlanticbonsai.freeservers.com for details. New Talent Competition at MABS On Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, there will be a New Talent Competition sponsored by the American Bonsai Society. The winnerContinue reading “Save the date for MABS 2012”
National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester
Pauline has news from Bill Valavanis on the 3rd National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester this coming June. Download information here US National Bonsai about the show and submitting bonsai for the exhibition.