Bonsai Classes – Intro – Class 1
Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, WaikatoThe second round of bonsai classes for 2026 begin at the Hamilton Gardens. Class #1 is 'Introduction to Bonsai' Sign up here: https://hamiltonbonsai.co.nz/bonsai-classes/
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 [...]
Club Meeting – Final prep for 2026 Show
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoThe final meeting before the show, we will go over display aesthetics and tree preparation.
Hamilton Bonsai Club Show 2026
Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato
Club Workshop
Steve's Bonsai DojoGeneral Afternoon Workshop PM only 19th September - Saturday 10 places Time 1.00pm - 4.30pm Location Steve's place Sign up below.
Adrian Bird 3 Year Programme – Spring Workshop
Tui Room Hamilton GardensJoin Adrian for one of our spring workshop sessions on Japanese Black Pines and Trident Maples. AM 9.00am - 12.30pm PM 1.00pm - 4.30pm Cost: $40 per session Location: Tui Room - Hamilton Gardens Sign up below.
Club Meeting – Tanuki & Deadwood preservation workshop
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoA Tanuki bonsai is created by joining a young plant to an old piece of wood to instantly increase the value of both. The use of Metalex wood preserver and Lime Sulphur anti-fungal and staining agents will be discussed and demonstrated.
NZBA National Convention – hosted by Wellington Bonsai Club
New Zealand’s National Bonsai Convention At the NZ Bonsai Expo 2026, hosted by the Wellington Bonsai Club Lead Demonstrator: Jonas Dupuich Source:: https://wellingtonbonsai.nz/
Club Meeting – Bring a Tree! Workshop
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoBring a tree to work on! Get other member's opinions and share your own if you like.