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.
Beginners Class – Final After Care
Week 6. Central Hamilton location
Club Meeting – Bonsai Show Tree Preparation
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoBring 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 DojoA 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, WaikatoLast 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, WaikatoContinuation 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 HamiltonAutumn Workshop for the Black Pine and Trident Maple group. Pick your session below:
Tony Bebb Workshop Weekend 2026
Piwakawaka Room, Hamiltion Gardens HamiltonSessions (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 GardensPlease 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, WaikatoBring 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 [...]