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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: Oct-Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Western Hemlock Bonsai Workshop: Aluminum Wiring Techniques\nLearn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire\, an indispensable tool for bonsai artists. Participants will work with a Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)\, a graceful Pacific Northwest native known for its soft foliage and elegant branching. \nYou’ll learn how to apply wire correctly\, bend branches safely\, and create movement and structure that will guide your tree’s future development. Proper wiring techniques\, timing\, and aftercare will all be covered\, giving you the confidence to continue shaping your bonsai at home. \nThis workshop also serves as the foundation for our December Copper Wiring Workshop. We’ll discuss the differences between aluminum and copper wire\, when each should be used\, and why experienced bonsai artists often choose copper for refined conifer styling. If you’re interested in advancing your skills\, this workshop is the perfect preparation for taking the next step in December. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to wire a bonsai using aluminum wire\nProper branch positioning and shaping techniques\nWhen and how to remove wire safely\nThe differences between aluminum and copper wire\nHow wiring influences long-term bonsai development\n\nWho Should Attend\nIdeal for beginners and intermediate bonsai enthusiasts who want to build a strong foundation in wiring techniques and prepare for more advanced styling with copper wire in our December workshop. \nLeave with a beautifully wired Western Hemlock\, practical wiring skills\, and a deeper understanding of how thoughtful styling transforms a tree into a bonsai. \nClass will take place in the greenhouse.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-oct-thursday/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden Greenhouse\, 219 N Main\, Gresham\, Multnomah\, 97080\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: Oct-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Western Hemlock Bonsai Workshop: Aluminum Wiring Techniques\nLearn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire\, an indispensable tool for bonsai artists. Participants will work with a Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)\, a graceful Pacific Northwest native known for its soft foliage and elegant branching. \nYou’ll learn how to apply wire correctly\, bend branches safely\, and create movement and structure that will guide your tree’s future development. Proper wiring techniques\, timing\, and aftercare will all be covered\, giving you the confidence to continue shaping your bonsai at home. \nThis workshop also serves as the foundation for our December Copper Wiring Workshop. We’ll discuss the differences between aluminum and copper wire\, when each should be used\, and why experienced bonsai artists often choose copper for refined conifer styling. If you’re interested in advancing your skills\, this workshop is the perfect preparation for taking the next step in December. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to wire a bonsai using aluminum wire\nProper branch positioning and shaping techniques\nWhen and how to remove wire safely\nThe differences between aluminum and copper wire\nHow wiring influences long-term bonsai development\n\nWho Should Attend\nIdeal for beginners and intermediate bonsai enthusiasts who want to build a strong foundation in wiring techniques and prepare for more advanced styling with copper wire in our December workshop. \nLeave with a beautifully wired Western Hemlock\, practical wiring skills\, and a deeper understanding of how thoughtful styling transforms a tree into a bonsai. \nClass will take place in the greenhouse.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-oct-saturday/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden Greenhouse\, 219 N Main\, Gresham\, Multnomah\, 97080\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai
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