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Beginner's Class Schedule


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,NOTE: The beginner's classes will occur on the same days as the regular meeting (unless otherwise indicated) and will typically start at 8:30am in Room 104 at Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.  Check the meeting schedule online or in the newsletter for the exact location for a particular session. 


Spring Beginners Class: - Olea euroapea – Olives   Class in Session
April 12 – June 21 – July 12
The spring beginner class sold out at the February 8th Club meeting and the class started in April. The cost is $60.00.  This session will be held in room 104 at 8:30 AM.  These olives have been growing for several years in one-gallon pots.  They are short and will make very good shohin trees (less than eight inches in height).  

Fall Beginners Class: - Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'   Signup completed at the June meeting
August 9 – September 13 – November 8
The fall beginner class sold out at the June 21st Club meeting.  The class will start at the August meeting. This session will be held in room 104 at 8:30 AM.  The cost is $60.00.  These are small junipers.  Past classes have been very successful in creating beautiful trees from this material.


Classes can be paid by check, cash, card or (sometimes) through the club website. Your name is added to the list after payment is received.  Enrollment is first at the SDBC meeting two months before the class begins.  Note that classes usually fill up quickly, so sign up early.  You must be a club member to enroll in any class.  If space is still available after the initial sign up at the club meeting, they will go on sale here on the website.  Any other questions, comments or suggestions, please email Bob Hale at [email protected]
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  • Home
  • Activities
    • Next Meeting
    • 2026 Nisei Week Trip
    • 2026 Fall Show
    • 2026 Calendar
    • 2027 Calendar
  • Education
    • About SDBC Education
    • Beginner's Classes Overview
    • Beginner's Class Schedule
    • Workshops & Skills Classes
    • Study Groups >
      • Shohin Study Group
      • All About Bonsai Study Group
      • Ficus Study Group
    • Private Lessons
    • The Larry Ragle Scholarship
  • Resources
    • Newsletter
    • Seasonal Task Schedule
    • Club Forms
    • Club Library
    • Vendors
    • Photos >
      • Tanuki Creation By John Jackson
      • 2023 California Shohin Conference
      • 2020 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2018 Fall Show
      • 2018 SD County Fair
      • Spring 2018 Show
      • 2018 Cal Shohin Seminar
      • 2017 GSBF Convention #40
      • 2017 Fall Show
      • 2017 Spring Show
      • 2016 Fall Show
      • 2016 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2016 Spring Show
      • 2016 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2016 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2015 Fall Show Photos
      • 2015 Nisei Week Trip
      • Bonsai Stolen from San Gabriel Nursery
      • 2015 Spring Show
      • 2015 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Fall Show
      • 2014 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2014 July Bus Trip
      • 2014 Spring Show
    • Articles >
      • Charlie's Corner
      • Lime Sulfur
      • Bougainvillea Bonsai
      • Soil: It's What Goes in the Pot
      • 'Lyn's Bonsai Soil Mix
      • Back-Budding
      • Fertilizer
      • Wiring
      • REBS 2014 Show
      • 2014 Boxwood Dig
      • Club History
      • Club Logo
      • Time Traveler
      • First Show May 1966
    • Remembering... >
      • Remembering Big Dave Rochester
      • Remembering Marty Mann
      • Remembering Ko Tsushima
      • Remembering Harry Hirao
      • Remembering Bob Meyer
    • Video >
      • 2019-2021 Videos
      • 2015-2018 Videos
      • Video
      • More Video
  • Membership
    • Membership Form
    • Membership Benefits
    • Volunteer
  • Safari Park Bonsai Pavilion
    • Overview and History
    • Bonsai Pavilion Trees
  • About
    • Overview of Club
    • By-Laws
    • Past Presidents
  • Contact