Subject: Design a tree from scratch The session will be a brief talk on design basics and the different design styles and what influences your choice of design (with handout). There will be a practical session involving looking at some raw material and drawing options for a suitable style (paper and pencils will be provided). [...]

Subject: Pot Making

Subject: Repotting Workshop At this meeting three topics will be discussed: We will spend a short time on organising the Annual Show Peter S will talk about repotting Also those that have a Totara from the Formal Upright Project could you bring your tree to this meeting to get repotted. If you have a pot [...]

Subject: Display of trees & stands The main event of the evening will be a discussion on displaying Bonsai both indoors and outdoors.ie outdoors at home and in a show setting. Les will lead the discussion but would welcome input from others. Sandra would also like everyone that have pots to be glazed, to bring [...]

For the last club meeting of the year we will be holding various fun & festive activities. Supper Please bring along a plate with goodies for supper Raffle We will have a raffle with a special prize, so bring your $1 & $2 coins Festive Bonsai Competition. To participate in this competition, you will need [...]

Please NOTE our first monthly meeting for the year will be Thursday 8 February starting at 7pm. This will be held at the normal venue at Wintec, Hamilton Gardens. For those of you who are new to the club say the last 2 years I would like you to bring with you a Bonsai to [...]

Topic: Pumice & Landscaping Melody will talk about PUMICE as a material and how you can use it in relation to bonsai. She will show examples and demonstrate what can be done. Then it is up to you to unleash your inner genius. WHAT TO BRING Your own piece of pumice if you have one. [...]

Topic: Kathy Steyn will give a carving demonstration Kathy Steyn from South Africa will feature at this meeting She will give a talk and this will be followed by a carving demonstration. Last year she did some carving. Only two trees were brought to the meeting last year and she did some very good work [...]

Topic: Maples Workshop This month we feature MAPLES Bring along your trees with Autumn Colour to Show & Tell. We will view any non maples first and save the maples for after our information. This will give you time to reflect. Marshall will be giving a picture gallery of inspiration and has prepared hand outs. [...]