The Art of Bonsai Workshops
Third Thursday and Third Saturday of every month from 1-3pm.
Explore the art of growing and creating Bonsai displays. Connect with nature and experience the stress-relieving benefits of this hobby. The workshop is 2 hours and a project is completed each month to take home. Each class is a different project. The cost includes all material and instruction. Please bring your own pruning shears, or snippers and pliers to class.
Class will be held in the Resource Center (building closest to Springwater Trail). Registration is mandatory.
INSTRUCTOR: MARK VOSSBRINK
Mark Vossbrink has been teaching the art of bonsai for many years. He grew up in Hawaii. Before retirement, Mark owned and operated a floral business in Portland.
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Spring Pruning at Vanport International
May 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
May 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Thursday
May 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSpring Maintenance on Pines
May 18, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Saturday
May 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree Seminar – Fundamentals of Pruning
June 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmIkebana for Every Season
June 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCreating Pollinator Habitat for your Garden and Home
June 15, 10:30 am - 11:30 amThe Art of Bonsai – Saturday
June 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Thursday
June 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPruning lace-leaf maples for character
June 22, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pmHand-on Lace Leaf Maple Pruning
June 29, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmIkebana for Every Season
July 9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Thursday
July 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Saturday
July 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
August 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Thursday
August 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Saturday
August 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
September 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Bonsai – Thursday
September 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm