HBC Weekend Workshop – Brendan Covich
Pirongia Pirongia, WaikatoBrendon's Workshops These are setup as free informal workshops for club members to come and take advantage of Brendon's experience and expertise. Brendan, along with senior club members will be on hand to assist beginner and intermediate members with their trees. Note the Sunday sessions are shorter than usual. Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm Saturday 1.00pm [...]
Club Meeting – HBC Christmas Meeting
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoBring a decorated bonsai, mini bring and buy + festive games (friends & family welcome) Trevor from Arbonsai will be selling tools and accessories on the day: https://arbonsai.co.nz/ Each person please bring a secret Santa gift (approx. $10).
Club Meeting – NZ Natives as Bonsai & Selecting Nursery Stock
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoOur first club meeting for the year will cover: - NZ Native Trees as bonsai (Tōtara, Kōwhai, Corokia, Coprosma & Pōhutukawa). - What to look for when selecting nursery trees for bonsai. Bring a NZ Native bonsai to display or something developed from a great nursery find. Meeting at Melville community hall.
Intermediate Focus Group – Privet Repot
Steve's Bonsai DojoIntermediate Focus Group - Privet - Carving & Summer Prune & Repotting - Coastal Redwood maintenance Please contact Steve if you'd like to be part of the next Intermediate Focus Group
Club Workshop
Steve's Bonsai DojoTwo half-day workshops will be held at Steve's place (under the carport). $15 per person - max 6 people per workshop. Work on your trees guided by our senior club members Sandra and Steve. Session 1: 9am to 12:30pm Session 2: 1pm to 4:30pm Signup below:
Club Meeting – Clip & Grow Bonsai Shaping
Bring a tree for this hands-on active meeting focusing on the Clip & Grow technique for shaping bonsai.
Beginners Class – Intro to Bonsai
HBC ClassroomWeek 1: Introduction to Bonsai
Beginners Class – Intro to Pruning
HBC ClassroomWeek 2: Introduction to Pruning
Beginners Class – Intro to Shaping
HBC ClassroomWeek3: Introduction to Shaping
Repotting Workshop
Steve's Bonsai DojoTwo half-day workshops will be held at Steve's place (under the carport). $15 per person - max 6 people per workshop. Repot your tree guided by our senior club members Sandra and Steve. You must bring your own pots, trees, wire and mix. Session 1: 9am to 12:30pm Session 2: 1pm to 4:30pm Signup page [...]