Many thanks to Jon Stewart for leading another fantastic woodworking workshop! Jon led participating club members in a build of a grow box for developing their bonsai. Participants were able to assemble their boxes and are sure to look forward to using them for transitioning collected bonsai and/or developing growing bonsai. We look forward to seeingContinue reading “Build a Growbox Workshop”
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MHBS Annual Winter Brunch and Auction
The MHBS holiday party this year was held at McGreivey’s in Waterford. After enjoying a very nice meal and dessert, Tom Kiszkiel (past MHBS president) again served as our auctioneer for the mystery auction. Four items were also sold in our silent auction. Our holiday party is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year,Continue reading “MHBS Annual Winter Brunch and Auction”
BYOT Workshop
Welcome to new club members and those checking MHBS out! Club members of all levels of experience got together with their trees to ask for opinions and styling advice. David Hodgetts led the workshop with contribution welcome from all those in attendance. Many thanks to those who brought trees and those who gave advice andContinue reading “BYOT Workshop”
MHBS CLUB SHOW 2023
Thank you from all of us at MHBS to our show co-chairs, Tara and Arika, and to all the club members and individuals who helped to contribute and put together the club show to make it a sucess! Thank you to all of our members who supplied trees as well – the show wouldn’t beContinue reading “MHBS CLUB SHOW 2023”
Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshops & Demo
(from The TWIG courtesy of Nancy Castillo) Renowned bonsai artist Suthin Sukosolvisit spent a weekend with our club at the end of August, conducting a full day workshop on Saturday and a half day workshop on Sunday. He started each workshop by discussing a tree brought by each participant, allowing us to hear his thinkingContinue reading “Suthin Sukosolvisit Workshops & Demo”
BYOT Workshop
After the club meeting and early discussions regarding the upcoming club show (Albany Center Gallery, Oct 7-8, 2023) the club hosted a bring your own tree workshop where club members brought their own trees in development, to work on, or for styling ideas and advice. A member’s sale table is available at meetings for thoseContinue reading “BYOT Workshop”
Pauline Muth: Celebration of Life
A celebration of life was held at the site of Pauline’s studio by friends, family, colleagues, and all those Pauline touched with and shared her kindness, warmth and extensive knowledge and skill. She brought so many people together and shared so much with all of us over the years…….. From The TWIG (MHBS newsletter), creditContinue reading “Pauline Muth: Celebration of Life”
April 2023 B.Y.O.T. Workshop
MHBS bring your own tree workshop for members to work on their own trees and share opinions and experience was a great success. There were some wonderful trees, good snacks, and a great time was had by all. Thanks to DJH Bonsai for hosting the club meetings! We’d love to see you at a futureContinue reading “April 2023 B.Y.O.T. Workshop”
Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Society 2023!
The Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Society (MABS) brought together bonsai enthusiasts from around the region in 2023. The conference featured a diverse range of bonsai displays, workshops, and critiques, giving attendees the opportunity to learn, grow, and showcase their skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. MHBS presented a display that showcased the talent of its members.Continue reading “Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Society 2023!”
MABS Preparation Session
During the MABS Preparation Session, several club members came together to prepare for the upcoming 2023 Mid Atlantic Bonsai Society show. Members were keen to ensure that their display would be up to par. The MABS Preparation Session was an opportunity for members to come together and have a great time discussing displays and toContinue reading “MABS Preparation Session”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 