Shohin Workshop

Two half-day workshops will be held on the 6th of September. Location: Sandra’s Shohin Sanctuary $15 per person - max 6 people per workshop. Work on your smaller trees guided by our Shohin expert Sandra. Session 1:  9am to 12:30pm Session 2: 1pm to 4:30pm Sign up below.  

Club Meeting – Bonsai Show Tree Preparation

Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato

Bring a tree to prepare for the HBC Annual Show (next month) This will be an interactive workshop following a short talk from Sandra Q.

Beginners Workshop

Steve's Bonsai Dojo

A half-day workshop will be held at Steve's place (under the carport). Work on your trees guided by our senior club members.  

Club Meeting – Accent Plants and Stands for Show

Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato

Last minute prep for your show display. Come along to get some ideas for accent plants. Make a small stand - some materials provided. Note that due to the HBC show being held on the traditional club meeting weekend, the meeting is a week early this month.    

Adrian Bird Spring Workshop 2025

Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato

Continuation of the 3 year programme, developing maples and pines. Piwakawaka Room Hamilton Gardens AM session: 9.00am - 12.30pm PM session: 1.00pm - 4.30pm Cost $30.00 (code: ABIRD1025) Max. 2 trees (3 small) pines or maples, to work on during the session. Sign up below.  

Adrian Bird 3year Programme

Piwakawaka Room, Hamiltion Gardens Hamilton

Autumn Workshop for the Black Pine and Trident Maple group. Pick your session below:

$40

Tony Bebb Workshop Weekend 2026

Piwakawaka Room, Hamiltion Gardens Hamilton

Sessions (both days): AM    9.00am – 12.30pm PM    1.00pm – 4.30pm Numbers: Max 8 per session Cost per session: $55.00 Silent observer cost per session: $10 Saturday & Sunday in the Pīwakawaka Room Entry via rear carpark Limited places available, your registration won’t be confirmed until payment is received. Sign up below.

HBC Show Prep Workshop

Tui Room Hamilton Gardens

Please indicate if you are able to attend this event (as there is a lot of organising that goes into this). o Led by Ann Mudie & Melody Simpson o Make a stand for your Bonsai o Display Layout o Accent Plants / figurines

Active Meeting – Root over Rock / Root on Rock discussion

Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato

Bring your own material to build -Substrate / Garden Pot / Rock(s) / Natural String or hemp twine -Suitable Plant Material - There will be a limited number of trident maple whips and other small plants at $3.00 each for those that need it. -All monies go to the club. Trees from previous workshops will [...]