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The open studios are now on Wednesday nights. Consider bringing the same plants each session to begin a calendar of care and maintenance month by month.
We offer each student a coupon worth 20% off a one time purchase at Nature`s Way. We provide everything you need for the introductory level classes. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks will be provided.
NOTE: An asterisk (*) after a class name indicates that students must have completed our Introduction to Bonsai workshop or have some previous experience in bonsai.
A printable copy of the 2012 flyer listing classes and events at Nature's Way is available here Tropical & subtropical plants make good candidates for indoor bonsai. Understanding different climates of the world is a key to choosing plants suitable for indoor culture. Plant, pot, soil, wire & supplies are included in this hands on workshop. Fee: $75 Observer: $20 Date: Sat, January 14.................9:30 am to 3 pm UNUSUAL TROPICALS WORKSHOP This new class offers an opportunity to explore some different species of tropical trees, their styling and care. Plant/pot included. Fee: $85.00 Observer: $25 Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner`s course. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting and refinement are all covered, along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great `refresher course`. Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer and booklet are included. Fee: $85 Observer: $20 Dates: Sat, March 3................9:30 am to 4 pm Sat, May 19..................9:30 am to 4 pm Sat, September 8..........9:30 am to 4 pm Sat, October 27.............9:30 am to 4 pm We offer a unique opportunity to work with Ryan who contains a wealth of information to help our trees in both design and health. BYOTree or purchase one here for this workshop. Class size is limited. Lunch included. Fee: $100, $195/both days Observer: $30 Dates: Thurs, March 8.................9:30 am to 5 pm Thurs, Nov 8......................9:30 am to 5 pm
Carpinus coreana The focus of the workshop is in depth principles, philosophy, species-specific development and hands on workshop with trees that have been in development for a time. Tree and pot are included. Fee: $125 Observer: $25 Date: Sat, March 24..............9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Yes Walter & Jim are at it again…providing a great learning experience with very old collected material. There will be 200 more trees in the spring to choose from. You may bring one personal tree/day for continuing design as well as seasonal development of old collected Rocky Mt juniper and Ponderosa pine guesstimated at 2000 years old! Fee: $150/day, $400/3 days Observer: $40/day Dates: Friday, March 30..............9:30 am to 4 pm Sat, March 31..............9:30 am to 4 pm Sun, April 1..............10 am to 4 pm Special Lurkers fee: $0 up to one hour to sit and watch. After an hour, you may pay (if room allows) or leave … (you’ll probably want to stay). The focus of this session will be the training, styling and future development of selected collected ponderosa pine to add to your collection. Fee: $350 Observer: $35 Date: Mon, April 2.............. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Acer palmatum The many varieties of Japanese maples will be discussed in depth. Propagation, styling, pruning techniques, care and maintenance will be discussed. Learn positioning and design elements to make a good composition. Japanese maple seedlings will be used to create a 5 tree group. Plants and pot included. Bring your own moss. Fee: $120 Observer: $25 Date: Sat, April 14..............9:30 am to 4 pm Here`s an opportunity for kids to get an introduction to bonsai (pronounced bone-sigh). The class combines a history lesson, theory and the fun part: hands-on pruning, styling, and potting your tree. Japanese snacks and drinks provided. Plant, pot and booklet included. Fee: $45 Sorry no observers Date: Sat, April 28..............9:30am to 1:30pm Juniperus chinensis We provide great material and a reknowned stylist from Italy to guide your way. These 12+ year old juniper, 1.5-2” cal have been grown for bonsai development, Fee: $160 Observers: $30 Date: Thurs, May 10..............9:30am to 3:30pm Learn about tropical bonsai from one who lives with these trees. Yamil is a multi-faceted artist who has much to share. We will provide selected tropical material and you will get indepth information on development and techniques. Plant, pot included. Fee: $65 Observers: $20 Date: Fri, May 11..............9:30am to 2:30pm Collected conifers and conifers in general are Mauro’s area of expertise. Bring challenging material or purchase something here. Fee: $100 Observers: $30 Date: Fri, May 11..............9:30am to 4pm
Juniperus chinensis procumbens nana Who better to teach this long awaited class? Many have seen these trees in our growing area for years waiting for the opportunity. These 35+ year old trees have been specially grown for this moment. Class size is limited to 5, so sign up early. Lunch included. Fee: $350 Observer: $40 Date: Sat, June 2..............9:30 am to 5 pm Tray landscapes are fun and individual in design. Learn the theory of saikei using miniature plants and Oklahoma sand stone to create a greenscape on a Ron Lang slab pot. Bring your own moss. Date: $125 Observer: $25 Date: Sat, July 14..............9:30am to 3pm Suthin is one of the leading teachers in the world for shohin. This course combines his talent, knowledge and humor for establishing and maintaining tiny trees. Plants provided, some plants imported from Japan. Morning Session: 2 trees, 1 accent Fee: $100 each session Observer: $35 Date: Sat, Aug 11 – Session 1...........9:30am-12:30 Session 2...............1:30-4:30pm Join well-respected artist and author, back by popular demand, working with your trees to take them to the next level artistically. Peter’s sketch of the future development for your tree is included. Lunch is provided. Fee: $100 Observer: $35 Date: Fri, Sept 14...............9:30am to 5pm Who better to teach us about yews than an Englishman? Peter’s vast knowledge and experience will help you develop a valuable addition to your collection with these field grown trees that have been well established in pots here at the nursery. Class size limited. Sketches available. 1”+ cal tree in pot. Fee: $125 Observer: $35 Date: Sat, Sept 15...............9:30am to 3:30pm INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL BONSAI SCHOOL This 7- day course is intensive study of tropical bonsai species. You may bring your own or purchase material here. Daily indepth study of tropicals led by world renowned artist. Call for more information. Fee: $600 Sorry, no observers. Dates: Sept 20-26...............9:30am to 5pm each day COLLECTED LARCH WORKSHOP * Larix laricina Collected many years ago, these single tree specimen will enhance any collection. Former Montreal Botanic Garden bonsai curator will lead this much anticipated opportunity. Lunch included. Fee: $285 Observer: $35 Starting with the seed of an idea of an international school of bonsai study, we offer the opportunity to work on killer material and advanced techniques with a premier teacher. You may bring your own trees for season-appropriate development. Lurker fee applies. Fee: $85/day, $220/3 days Observer: $40 Dates: Fri, Nov 30...............9:30am to 5pm Sat, Dec 1...............9:30am to 5pm Sun, Dec 2...............10am to 4:30pm Special Lurkers fee: $0 up to one hour to sit and watch. After an hour, you may pay (if room allows) or leave … (you’ll probably want to stay). For Continuing Students Our studio opens its doors to help the continuing student develop ongoing projects. Our work benches, specialty tools, research and advice are available. We hope you can join us. (Please call one week before each studio session to reserve a space.) Fee: $15 up to 3 hours......................$30 > 3 hours Dates:
INTRO TO TROPICAL BONSAI
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI
DESIGN SESSION w/ Ryan Neil*
HORNBEAM FOREST WORKSHOP
WOODSTOCK V
PONDEROSA PINE WORKSHOP *
with Walter Pall
MAPLE FOREST WORKSHOP
YOUNG PERSON`S WORKSHOP
Ages 9-16
SAN JOSE JUNIPER WORKSHOP *
w/ Mauro Stemberger*
TROPICAL WORKSHOP
w/ Yamil Collazo
BYO CONIFER WORKSHOP *
w/ Mauro Stemberger
SPECIMEN JUNIPER *
w/ Marco Invernizzi *
MINIATURE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP
SHOHIN WORKSHOP *
w/ Suthin Sukosolvisit
Afternoon Session: 2 trees, 1 accent
both sessions $190
BYO TREE DESIGN SESSION *
w/ Peter Adams
YEW WORKSHOP
w/ Peter Adams
w/ Pedro Morales
w/ David Easterbrook
WINTER STUDYw/ Walter Pall & Jim Doyle
OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS
Wed, March 14 ...............noon to 8 pm
Wed, April 11...............noon to 8 pm
Wed, May 16...............noon to 8 pm
Wed, June 13...............noon to 8 pm
Wed, Sept 5...............noon to 8 pm
Wed, Oct 24............... noon to 8 pm
