Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society
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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 PM and only three spots are open. The fee is $100 cash for the workshop.
You may also wish to order in dinner from the Charlton Tavern with Suthin that evening. We will eat in the studio where we can actually have a conversation over dinner. BYO wine or other drink. Register by phone at 518-882-1039 or email pauline@pfmbonsai.com immediately. Bring tools, wire and tree(s). Please bring cash for dinner payment also.
On Sunday, Suthin will do a refinement demo on material he is bringing. The result will be raffled among MHBS club members. BYO and share lunch at noon, followed by the demo.
Born in Thailand, Suthin has extensive experience with tropical bonsai. His expertise also includes Japanese maple, Juniper, Azalea, Black Pine and many other species. Suthin has won many National Bonsai Awards in Thailand and the United States. He lectures all around the world and at some of the most important bonsai conventions in the United States. Suthin’s bonsai are famed for their proportion, refinement and detail.
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 to come on March 30 with slab plantings at PFM Bonsai. On April 14 a Roy Nagatoshi demo is planned. Mary Madison shares her encyclopedic knowledge of tropicals on May 18, Pauline leads a Potentilla workshop on June 29, and — now that we’re experts at building them — outdoor stand building happens at PFM Bonsai on July 27.
What’s new at Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society?
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 guest lecture by “Buttonwood Queen” Mary Madison, a visit from mountain man Andy Smith of Deadwood’s Golden Arrow Bonsai (with luck he’ll bring a few of his amazing collected trees), picnics, field trips and shows. And we’re still building the calendar so ideas are welcome. Make a New Year’s resolution to build better bonsai in 2014 and start filling your calendar.
Tropicals workshop and Poo Balls at January Meeting
The aroma of spring wafted through the January meeting of MHBS as members whipped up a batch of poo balls for spring fertilizing.
Preview of 2012 programs
Suggestions for next year’s programs are being solicited from membership. The following list was compiled from suggestions taken at the fall show and September club meeting. Keep the ideas coming.
Suggested Topics:
- Displaying your bonsai
- Fertilizer Cakes
- Repotting
- Tropical workshop/repotting
- Wiring
- Kusamono Pots with Adriano
- Field Trip to Nick Lenz’s place
Possible Speakers:
- Suthin
- Ted Matson
- Michele Phaneuf
- David Easterbrook
- Jim Doyle