Hamilton Bonsai Club

Club Meeting - Media Blaww & Junipers
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - HBC AGM, Bring & Buy Sale
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

35th AABC National Convention
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-22
Crown Perth
Great Eastern Highway
Burswood, WA

Club Meeting - 4 Girls, 4 Trees, 4 Styles
2023-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

2023 National Bonsai Convention
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23
Richmond Club
75 London Street
Christchurch

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Workshop Final
2023-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand
This is your chance to learn bonsai!
The Hamilton Bonsai Club will be holding classes again this year.
Spaces are limited.
For the full details please view the Bonsai Classes page and fill out the form to sign up.

Club Meeting - Start a Starter
2023-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 5
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 4
2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Tanuki - Pheonix Grafting onto Driftwood
2023-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 3
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 2
2023-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 1
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Salvage & Rescue from Summer
2023-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
– Bring along trees for advice on
– Mini Bring & Buy

Club Meeting – Xmas Fun
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Penjing
2022-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
A discussion / demonstration on landscape penjing looking at their differences from bonsai and other landscape styles.

WBFF 9th World Bonsai Convention
2022-10-13 08:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00
An online event from 13th to 16th October 2022 with demonstrators from each of the WBFF regions around the world with an extra emphasis on Australia and New Zealand trees and artists.
For more details go HERE

Club Meeting - 4 Species
2022-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Four of our newer club members will discuss four different species that they have worked with. Telling you about their growth habit, suitable styles, and specific techniques and peculiarities.

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 6
2022-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand
This is your chance to learn bonsai!
The Hamilton Bonsai Club will be holding classes again this year. Your enrollment fee also includes membership to the club until 31st March 2023.
Spaces are limited.
For the full details please view the Bonsai Classes page and fill out the form to sign up.

Hamilton Bonsai Club Annual Show 2022
2022-09-17 09:00 - 2022-09-18 16:00 | Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
High quality bonsai on display, trade stands, informal demonstrations and an opportunity for you to get help with your own bonsai.
The annual show will be at the Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Date: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th September 2022
Time: 9am – 4pm
Entry: $5 for adults & over 12’s
Eftpos is available.

Club Meeting - Accent Plants, Show Preparation and Show Etiquette
2022-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
How to display your bonsai so it looks at its best. How to choose a stand and accent plant to complement your tree. How to position your tree in the display area to provide the biggest impact.

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 5
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 4
2022-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 3
2022-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Club Meeting - Create a Cascade
2022-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Following an introduction to the style, members will will create a semi or full cascade bonsai using material provided by the club. There may be a small additional charge for the material.

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 2
2022-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Beginners Bonsai Classes - Night 1
2022-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand

Tony Bebb Workshop
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-17 | Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens, Rose Garden Carpark, Hamilton, New Zealand
This is your chance to work with an Australian Bonsai expert, Tony Bebb.
The Hamilton Bonsai Club is now taking registrations to this workshop with Tony. To reserve your place fill out the form below and follow the payment instructions provided. Payments must be received to secure your spot.
Session times:

Morning Session: 9am till 12:30pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm till 4:30pm

Please arrive 15min before the session starts
Venue: Wintec building at the Hamilton Gardens.
Price per session:

$25 for Hamilton Bonsai Club member – Workshop participant
$5 for Hamilton Bonsai Club member – To observe
$40 for Non-Hamilton Bonsai Club member – Workshop participant
$10 for Non-Hamilton Bonsai Club member – To observe

Limited places available, your registration won’t be confirmed until payment is received.

July 16th – AM Session – 1 space left
July 16th – PM Session – 2 spaces left
July 17th – AM Session – 1 space left
July 17th – PM Session – FULL

Club Meeting - Pots, Soil Mixes and Repotting
2022-07-10 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
How to choose the right pot for your tree, what soil mix to use and how to repot your tree.
Repot your trees with advice for newer members.

Club Meeting - AGM and Bring & Buy Sale
2022-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
The club AGM followed by a Bring and Buy Sale. Bring along your spare trees, pots, books, and anything else you want to pass on to other club members.
