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Past Meeting

Sunday, August 10th
Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park


We are honored to have Tom Elias presenting the Chinese art of penjing to our club at the August meeting. Among his many accomplishments, Tom’s resume includes President of the National Bonsai Foundation, President of Bonsai Clubs International and Board Member of the National Arboretum.

Penjing literally means "tray plant". Using artificially dwarfed trees and shrubs, these arrangements are created in special trays or pots. Often, rocks, miniature ceramic structures, and figurines are added to give the proper scales as part of the natural 
scenery.


Bonsai and penjing are closely related art forms. Elements of penjing migrated to Japan and eventually became know as bonsai. In the past, penjing took on unusual shapes that were symbolic, and sometimes the styling of early penjing was far from the natural form of the plants used. Over time, bonsai slowly began to adapt a more naturalistic, free flowing style. More recently, some penjing have also come to embrace a style that echoes nature as well. 


Educational Activities:
  • Beginner's Classes (one in 101 & one in 104)
  • Workshop: Oaks with John Jackson.

Bonsai Help:

Bring in any trees you have concerns about as we have knowledgeable members available in the Bonsai Help area to the right of the stage in room 101.

Reminder:  Bring items for the benefit drawing and food to share with the other members.
Picture
Land-and-water penjing, 水旱盆景

Agenda

08:30-10:15 Beginning Class (101 & 104)
08:30-10:15 Oak Workshop (101)
09:30-10:15 Library Open (104)

10:30-11:00 Business Meeting (101)
11:00-12:30 Demonstration (101)
12:30 Lunch (101)
12:45 Benefit Drawing (101)
Updated: February 10, 2021
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    • Photos >
      • 2020 Winter Silhouettes
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      • 2018 SD County Fair
      • Spring 2018 Show
      • 2018 Cal Shohin Seminar
      • 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
      • 2014 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2013 Fall Show
      • 2013 Spring Show
    • By-Laws
    • Club Library >
      • Books >
        • Show Books
      • DVDs
      • Periodicals
      • Beginner Recommendations
    • Vendors
    • Safari Park Bonsai Pavilion >
      • Bonsai Pavilion Trees
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-11-01
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-10-18
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-06-07
    • Articles >
      • Lime Sulfur
      • Bougainvillea Bonsai
      • Soil: It's What Goes in the Pot
      • 'Lyn's Bonsai Soil Mix
      • Back-Budding
      • REBS 2014 Show
      • 2014 Boxwood Dig
      • Club History
      • Club Logo
      • First Show May 1966
    • Remembering... >
      • Remembering Marty Mann
      • Remembering Ko Tsushima
      • Remembering Harry Hirao
      • Remembering Bob Meyer
      • Remembering Big Dave Rochester
    • Video >
      • 2019-2021 Videos
      • 2015-2018 Videos
      • Video
      • More Video
    • Past Presidents
    • Stolen Bonsai
  • Membership
    • Membership Form
    • Membership Benefits
    • Volunteer
  • Study Groups
    • Shohin Study Group
    • All About Bonsai Study Group
    • Ficus Study Group
    • Oak Study Group
  • About
  • Contact