Hamilton Bonsai Club

Club Meeting - Show Prep - Trees
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Bring a tree to prepare for the show. Interactive workshop.

Beginners Class - Week 5
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec | Te Pukenga – Hamilton Gardens Campus, Friends Lane, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Intro to Repotting

Beginners Class - Week 6
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Wintec | Te Pukenga – Hamilton Gardens Campus, Friends Lane, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Final Class

Club Meeting - Show Prep - Accents and Stands
2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Learn about accent items and build a small stand

Hamilton Bonsai Club Show 2024
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Join us for the club’s annual bonsai show at the Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.

Hamilton Bonsai Club 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
The Hamilton Bonsai Club is turning 40, and what better way to mark the occasion than to dine with our bonsai friends during our primary showcase of the year. This is an acknowledgement & celebration of the efforts of members past and present that have kept the club prospering through four decades.
Join us for our celebration dinner at Lakeside Cafe, Hamilton Gardens.
Date: 19th October
Time: 7.00pm
Cost: $50.00 per person
Dine: Buffet style
Drinks can be purchased on the night
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Club Meeting - Tree Croppers Talk TBC
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Methods of tree propagation

Decandeling Japanese Black Pines
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:30 | Wintec | Te Pukenga – Hamilton Gardens Campus, Friends Lane, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Continuing on from the first workshop in the 3 year programme run by Adrian Bird we will be covering summer work on JBPs, including decandeling.
This workshop is for the 3 year programme participants and the cost is $20.
Please pay to the new HBC account using code ABird0324 plus your name.

Intermediate Carving Workshop
2024-11-23 13:00 - 16:00
Intermediate Carving Workshop
By invitation. Contact Steve for more info. or if you would like to attend.

HBC Weekend Workshop - Brendan Covich
2024-11-30 09:00 - 2024-12-01 15:00 | Pirongia, Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand
Brendon’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 – 4.30pm
Saturday Evening – Shared Dinner following the workshop
Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Sunday 12.30p – 3.00pm (ish)
Sessions will be limited to approx. 10 persons. Sign-up below.
Further details will be emailed to you closer to the event (after registration).

Club Meeting - HBC Christmas Meeting
2024-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Bring 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
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Our 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
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Steve’s Bonsai Dojo
Intermediate 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
2025-03-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Steve’s Bonsai Dojo
Two 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
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Club Meeting - Clip & Grow Bonsai Shaping
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00
Bring a tree for this hands-on active meeting focusing on the Clip & Grow technique for shaping bonsai.

Beginners Class - Intro to Bonsai
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week 1: Introduction to Bonsai

Beginners Class - Intro to Pruning
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week 2: Introduction to Pruning

Beginners Class - Intro to Shaping
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week3: Introduction to Shaping

Repotting Workshop
2025-03-29 09:00 - 16:30 | Steve’s Bonsai Dojo
Two 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
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Beginners Class - Intro to Wiring
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week 4: introduction to Wiring

Adrian Bird Autumn Workshop 2025
2025-04-05 08:00 - 16:30 | Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216, New Zealand
Adrian Bird 3 year development workshop – 2025 Autumn Workshop
Held on Saturday 5th of April.
These are half-day workshops focusing on Pines and Maples. Each workshop will cover both tree species.
To be held in the Piwakawaka Room, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Cost: $30

Sign up for the Adrian Bird Autumn Workshop 2026
Continuation of the 3 year program developing pines and maples

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Beginners Class - Potting Up
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week 5: Potting up your bonsai

Club Meeting - Group Planting Focus
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Group Planting Discussion
Lead by Les and featuring several other club members, this meeting will focus on group plantings.
Bring your notebook.

Beginners Class - After Care
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | HBC Classroom
Week 6: Final Class – After Care

WORLD BONSAI DAY
2025-05-10
Happy World Bonsai Day!
Event TBD, perhaps a Beginners Workshop following the 2025/1 class.

Club Meeting - Rhododendron & Azalea
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Rhododendron & Azalea refresher
Come along to learn about Rhododendron & Azalea bonsai.
Don’t forget to bring your mug and notebook.

AABC National Bonsai Convention - Canberra Australia
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-19

Club Meeting - HBC AGM and B&B Sale
2025-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Melville Community Hall, 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, 3206, New Zealand
Hamilton Bonsai Club AGM will be held along with our big annual club Bring & Buy Sale.
Note the change of date to the first Sunday in June.

Auckland Bonsai Society Show 2025
2025-06-07 09:30 - 2025-06-08 16:30
ABS club show in Kumeu this weekend.
ABS Website
Tickets via EventBrite

Club Day Trip - Kaimai Garden Centre
2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Kaimai Garden Centre
Kaimai Garden Centre
Pick up some nursery stock for a winter project.
