Jon Stewart hosted a stand building workshop for club members that was completely booked. Mr. Stewart brought rough pieces for the shohin sized stands for members to assemble and finish/polish during the workshop. After a short presentation on stand assembly everyone got to work on the initial assembly followed by a presentation on display. FunContinue reading “Stand Building Workshop with Jon Stewart”
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Pottery Workshop with Josh Jeram
Josh Jeram brought his pottery skills and supplies to the club this month for a pottery workshop, providing the slabs of clay and expert instruction. The workshop was full and everyone had a wonderful time with the hands on experience. Thank you Josh!
Coming Out of Winter Hibernation
As Spring approaches and trees awaken, here are some March tips from Pauline: March IndoorsTemperatures in the greenhouse are very warm. Night temperatures may be increased by a few degrees to match the increasing daytime temperatures and decrease temperature shock for the plants. Be sure to vent excess heat. (During late winter much of ourContinue reading “Coming Out of Winter Hibernation”
Tony Tickle Returns
One of our favorite Brits, Tony Tickle, returns to MHBS via Satellite on Sunday, November 21, with an interactive presentation on developing Yamadori into exhibition quality bonsai. The presentation will be featured on the large screen TV at PFM Bonsai at 1:00 pm, and also via Zoom for club members, followed by Q&A with Tony.Continue reading “Tony Tickle Returns”
The annual MHBS Bonsai Show returns to the Albany Center Gallery, September 25-26, at 488 Broadway in Albany. The show will display bonsai trees in all stages of development. Come see these delightful small trees and chat with bonsai club members, Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm. AllContinue reading
Coming Up at MHBS
Some upcoming events at MHBS. MARCH 28: YEW TREE WORKSHOP AND DEMO WITH DAVID HODGETTSAPRIL 28: FOREST WORKSHOPMAY 22-23: DEMO & WORKSHOPS WITH MARK ARPAG PLUS SPECIAL SALES FROM KRIS SPRINGER AND SOME USA POTTERSJUNE 26-27: AIR LAYERING WORKSHOP WITH FRANK MIHALICJULY 25: ELEMENTS OF DISPLAY WITH JEFF AND DAVIDAUGUST 29: COLLECTING RIVER ROCKSSEPTEMBER: CLUBContinue reading “Coming Up at MHBS”
MHBS Update
COVID and facemasks, high taxes, winter. What’s not to like? While MHBS gets ready to resume meetings sometime soon, we are wintering our trees, wiring, and keeping our tools sharp. Will post updates on the status of previously announced 2021 workshops and activities as soon as we have them.
MHBS Upcoming Events
Flu or no flu, MHBS is still kicking. In October, the club will tackle pottery making to create unique containers for bonsai. Contact Pauline to sign up for the workshop at (518) 882-1039. Other upcoming events include demos, pot exchanges and visits (real or virtual) from masters like Mark Arpag, Frank Mihalic, Kathy Shaner andContinue reading “MHBS Upcoming Events”
Upcoming Bonsai Events
Upcoming events at MHBS include: June 9: Young Choe and Kusomono July 28: Martin Schmalenberg and Suseiki September 21-22: MHBS Annual Club Show October 20: Fertilizing and Winter Care of Bonsai November 24: Jim Doyle and Pines
February TWIG Newsletter
From the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Alliance website, some borrowed poetry: safe beneath the ground my bonsai hide from winter resting until spring If poetry doesn’t bend your twig, The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society has plenty to keep your fingers warm until spring, including: FEB 26 at 12:00 noon – Cotoneaster with Pauline Muth Learn how toContinue reading “February TWIG Newsletter”
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