Education Course Next Event: September 24th 2023 Click here to see and register for the event or |
The Bonsai Society is holding these courses to fast track newcomers and to receive a good grounding of the basics in bonsai. The basics of bonsai will be covered during the morning of the course and in the afternoon you will watch a complete demonstration in creating a bonsai-in-training. We will use the knowledge you have learnt in the morning sessions and then have a Q & A session. There will be a critique session and you may to bring in some of your bonsai for review and improvement. You may choose to bring up to 3 trees to discuss with mentors or display during the Q&A session. We hope this course will whet your appetite and kick start the love of bonsai as it becomes a life-long passion. The course is broken down into 5 sections and will cover most of the areas you need to know to get started in Bonsai. Different speakers The course numbers are limited and are run for new members, people who need a refresher, and interested members of the public. Course Syllabus 8.30am – 9.30am 9.30am – 10.30am 10.30am – 11.00am 11.00am – 12.00pm 12.00pm – 1.00pm 1.00pm – 2.00pm Root Pruning, Potting, General Care Practical Soil mix creation 2.00pm – 4.00pm Question & Answer session Critique/Discussion of your trees Please email me if you are interested in joining one of these courses |