Deadwood Creation, Carving, Cleaning, and Preservation Workshop THIS WORKSHOP IS RESCHEDULED FROM THE 17TH, DUE TO THE INSTRUCTOR BEING SICK. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create and refine deadwood features that enhance age, character, and natural storytelling in bonsai. Deadwood work—when done thoughtfully—can highlight the tree’s movement, history, and resilience. What […]
What to Expect in this Workshop Teacher Nana Bellerud's February workshop will concentrate on Valentine's Day Japanese style. Still keeping the principles and core concepts of ikebana, she will share some material and design ideas. In addition, Bellerud will cover the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and plant care for ikebana. Beyond simply producing […]
Join us for this Zoom webinar, Tree Talk by Chris Roddick. Chris is an ISA Certified Arborist and a Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). He is the author of the Tree Care Primer, a guide to care for young, mature, and veteran trees. For thousands of years, people have used the ancient practice of pruning to manipulate […]
Late winter is an ideal time to prune fruit trees. Pruning during dormancy helps invigorate growth, removes dead, weak, or crossing branches, and focuses the tree’s energy on fewer, stronger limbs for a healthier structure and better harvest. Instructor Jonathan Faith will bring an apple tree, pear tree, nectarine tree, and plum tree to discuss […]
Repotting Deciduous Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach you the essential techniques for repotting deciduous bonsai. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. You will repot a […]
Repotting Deciduous Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach you the essential techniques for repotting deciduous bonsai. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. You will repot a […]
We’re excited to unveil Group Kobo, the newest offering in our Art of Bonsai series. This drop‑in workshop invites you to bring your bonsai to work on, alongside a friendly community of fellow enthusiasts. February's focus is the repotting. Repotting should happen between February and March, just as buds swell, yet before leaves fully emerge. […]
What to Expect in this Workshop Teacher Nana Bellerud's will concentrate on March's ikebana workshop on some early spring flowers, their symbols and meanings. Still keeping the principles and core concepts of ikebana, she will share some material and design ideas. In addition, Bellerud will cover the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and plant […]
Join Laura Dufala, owner of Bentwood Tree Farm, as she guides you through the why’s and how’s of candling pines. Learn about the importance of timing, balance, and health in creating beautifully structured trees. Learn how to: Identify and manage the apical candle Determine which candles to remove for ideal structure Know when to break […]