Hamilton Bonsai Club

Club Meeting - Pruning to improve your Bonsai Workshop
2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Out first meeting of the year will be next Sunday, 9 February, starting at 2:00 PM. Held at the St. Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansell Ave., Hillcrest. If for any reason the upper carpark is full, don’t forget there is another carpark in front of the Church, just off the Morrinsville road near the traffic circle. And I also suggest you make a habit of bringing your own mug for coffee or tea, which will taste better than in the styrofoam cups and create less trash! A reminder that the cups and mugs, etc. that are in the kitchen belong to the Church and are off limits to us!
This meeting is on the subject of PRUNING TO IMPROVE YOUR BONSAI. First of all Aaron will talk about pines and review the seedling pines from 2018. So if anyone is growing seedling pines please bring them to the meeting.
Les and Sandra will talk about Pruning. Sandra will talk about HEAVY pruning, LIGHT pruning, and LEAF pruning for deciduous and leafy trees of different species. Les will talk about Conifers and Evergreens including pines’ and junipers’ needle pruning.
After the talks there will be a workshop on Pruning.
So, bring along any trees you want to prune or to get advice on about pruning. At the meeting we can decide whether it is the correct time of the year to prune the tree(s) you want to prune. If it is, you can proceed with its pruning. If not then advice will be given on when to do it and how to do it. Everyone please bring tools for pruning, turntables pruning paste if you have them, notebook & pen,and camera or smart phone with a camera, (for before and after pruning records). There will be a lot of information for a variety of trees that is pertinent to the Waikato. I will bring a few spare turntables for those who don’t have one.
Show and Tell. Any trees appropriate to the Meeting subject. We became a bit lax on the information you should be able to give about your trees last year- write down the following where known: What species and variety, what style it is or you plan for it, where and when you acquired it (how long you have owned it), if in training, did you start the process and when, or if previous owner started it in training and when.
I will be bringing the Library, and if I have room I will bring the entire library. You may want to arrive a bit early and/or stay a little later if you want to have a thorough look through all the books and magazines. There will be some more new books hopefully arriving later this month. BE SURE AND BRING BACK ANY OUTSTANDING BOOKS OR MAGAZINES YOU HAVE AT HOME!!!!

Club Meeting - AGM plus Buy and Sell
2020-07-12 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Topic: AGM and Buy & Sell
The Bonsai Club AGM and Buy and Sell meeting will be held Sunday 12 July per usual at the St. Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansell Ave., Hillcrest. Starts 2:00 PM. If for any reason the upper carpark is full, don’t forget there is another carpark in front of the Church, just off the Morrinsville Road near the traffic circle. And I also remind you to remember the habit of bringing your own mug for coffee or tea, which will taste better than in the styrofoam cups and create less trash! A reminder that the cups and mugs, etc. that are in the kitchen belong to the Church and are off limits to us!
The AGM will be held first and shouldn’t take long. The Agenda and Financial report will be emailed prior to the meeting, please read both. And if you have any queries about the financial report there will be an opportunity bring it up at the meeting. AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD ANYTHING TO THE AGENDA, PLEASE E-MAIL IT TO ME WELL BEFORE THE MEETING DATE. And PLEASE BRING BOTH WITH YOU TO THE AGM!!!
After the AGM and Tea Break: Bring and Buy or Sell:
If you have any Bonsai related items you would like to sell or trade bring them along; trees, cuttings, books, tools, pots etc.,etc. Numerous tarp covered tables will be set up to use (come early and help, some of you). Please be sure all items are clean and marked with price. Cash only, so bring some change- sellers and buyers both!
If you are hoping to go home with some treasures, bring along some means of transport- I will bring a few small boxes, but best you come prepared. And if selling, be prepared to take back home with you any items that do not find a new home.

Club Meeting - Collected Material
2020-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Xmas Fun
2020-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting – Disasters
2021-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Things that have gone wrong with trees, and how to avoid some of them.

Club Meeting – Groups
2021-03-14 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Suitable species, tree sizes, pot shapes, how to arrange your trees.

Club Meeting – Styling your Bonsai from First Principles
2021-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
What to look for in raw material, how to choose your style, front, trunk and branches.

Club Meeting – Flowering Bonsai
2021-05-09 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
A look at those species which give that little bit extra with wonderful displays of flowers (and fruit) such as azalea, crab apple, hawthorn, cotoneaster, wisteria and many more.

Club Meeting – A.G.M. and bonsai garage sale
2021-06-13 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting – Tree Critique with Tony Bebb
2021-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
A critique of members trees by Australian bonsai guru Tony Bebb

Club Meeting – Root over Rock Workshop
2021-08-08 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Create a root over rock bonsai. The club will provide the tree—you need to provide the rock. This will also be an ongoing project around photography and record keeping which will last a number of years(with a prize at the end of the project).

Club Meeting – Carving
2021-11-14 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
This meeting will be held outdoors at the home of one of our members. We will be discussing carving tools before going into a practical session.

Club Meeting - Tree Maintenance 101
2022-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Tips and tricks on how to keep your tree healthy and alive over the coming year. The display table will feature Trees in Trouble with trees that have suffered at the hands of the weather, pests, animals and humans and are in need of a little bit of help to keep them going.

Club Meeting - Why is it styled that way?
2022-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
A critique on larger trees to see why they are styled in a particular way, with alternatives from a panel of our more experienced members.
Trees looked at will range from raw material through partially styled trees to ‘finished’ trees which are show ready.

Club Meeting - Making your own container from sheet materials
2022-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Claudelands, Hamilton, New Zealand
Getting hold of large bonsai pots is difficult. At this meeting we will go through how to create your own pot from sheet materials.
Contact the club for the address.

Club Meeting - Wiring Workshop
2022-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Learn the intricacies of advanced wiring and bring along your own trees to wire.

Club Meeting - AGM and Bring & Buy Sale
2022-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
The club AGM followed by a Bring and Buy Sale. Bring along your spare trees, pots, books, and anything else you want to pass on to other club members.

Club Meeting - Pots, Soil Mixes and Repotting
2022-07-10 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
How to choose the right pot for your tree, what soil mix to use and how to repot your tree.
Repot your trees with advice for newer members.

Club Meeting - Create a Cascade
2022-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Following an introduction to the style, members will will create a semi or full cascade bonsai using material provided by the club. There may be a small additional charge for the material.

Club Meeting - Accent Plants, Show Preparation and Show Etiquette
2022-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
How to display your bonsai so it looks at its best. How to choose a stand and accent plant to complement your tree. How to position your tree in the display area to provide the biggest impact.

Club Meeting - 4 Species
2022-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Four of our newer club members will discuss four different species that they have worked with. Telling you about their growth habit, suitable styles, and specific techniques and peculiarities.

Club Meeting - Penjing
2022-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
A discussion / demonstration on landscape penjing looking at their differences from bonsai and other landscape styles.

Club Meeting – Xmas Fun
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Salvage & Rescue from Summer
2023-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
– Bring along trees for advice on
– Mini Bring & Buy

Club Meeting - Tanuki - Pheonix Grafting onto Driftwood
2023-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Start a Starter
2023-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - 4 Girls, 4 Trees, 4 Styles
2023-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - HBC AGM, Bring & Buy Sale
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Media Blaww & Junipers
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Focus Workshop
2023-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Design a Tree & Style from first principles (x4)
