Club Meeting – Why is it styled that way?
St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, WaikatoA critique on larger trees to see why they are styled in a particular way, with alternatives from a panel of our more experienced members. Trees looked at will range from raw material through partially styled trees to 'finished' trees which are show ready.
Development Workshop
MorrinsvilleWorking with yamadori / collected material or purchased from a garden centre? Come along to look at getting your tree onto the next stage in its development. If you do not have any trees to work on you will have to opportunity to purchase material either to dig up there and then or already potted [...]
Club Meeting – Making your own container from sheet materials
Claudelands HamiltonGetting hold of large bonsai pots is difficult. At this meeting we will go through how to create your own pot from sheet materials. Contact the club for the address.
Club Meeting – Wiring Workshop
St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, WaikatoLearn the intricacies of advanced wiring and bring along your own trees to wire.
Club Meeting – AGM and Bring & Buy Sale
St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, WaikatoThe 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.
Club Meeting – Pots, Soil Mixes and Repotting
St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, WaikatoHow 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.
Tony Bebb Workshop
Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens Rose Garden Carpark, HamiltonThis 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 [...]
Beginners Bonsai Classes – Night 1
Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens Rose Garden Carpark, HamiltonThis 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.
Beginners Bonsai Classes – Night 2
Wintec Building at Hamilton Gardens Rose Garden Carpark, HamiltonThis 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.
Club Meeting – Create a Cascade
St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, WaikatoFollowing 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.