Workshops & Skills Classes
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December 13, 2025 Bring Your Own Tree Workshop with Andrew Robson
9:00am-3:30pm at the home of Fred Miyahara This is a rare chance to work with our visiting artist, Andrew Robson from Portland, Oregon. Andrew's specialty are shohin and deciduous trees. The cost of the workshop is $135 and lunch will be provided. Note, this workshop will be held at the home of Fred Miyahara. |
January, June & November 2026 Intermediate Workshop
with Fred Miyahara: Japanese Black Pine. SOLD OUT
Room 101 8:30am-10:15am
This will be a series of 3 sessions with the option of 2 more sessions in 2027. Each participant is expected to compete the first three sessions. The sessions will consist of the following:
January 11, 2026: Repot the tree, select the front and make some basic branch decisions
June 21, 2026: Review the tree, possibly cut candles or pull needles as necessary.
November 9, 2026: Review the tree, situationally pull needles, thin, pine and wire.
There will be 6 spots available. They will go on sale at the November Club Meeting. The cost for the first three 2026 sessions is $275. At the end of 2026, there will be an option for 2 more sessions in 2027 to continue working on your tree. If you chose to move forward with this in 2027, the cost will be an additional $50 for those 2 sessions.
with Fred Miyahara: Japanese Black Pine. SOLD OUT
Room 101 8:30am-10:15am
This will be a series of 3 sessions with the option of 2 more sessions in 2027. Each participant is expected to compete the first three sessions. The sessions will consist of the following:
January 11, 2026: Repot the tree, select the front and make some basic branch decisions
June 21, 2026: Review the tree, possibly cut candles or pull needles as necessary.
November 9, 2026: Review the tree, situationally pull needles, thin, pine and wire.
There will be 6 spots available. They will go on sale at the November Club Meeting. The cost for the first three 2026 sessions is $275. At the end of 2026, there will be an option for 2 more sessions in 2027 to continue working on your tree. If you chose to move forward with this in 2027, the cost will be an additional $50 for those 2 sessions.
February 8, 2026 Intermediate Workshop
Catlin Elms (small leaf)
Room 101 8:30am-10:15am
These trees are fairly tall and elegant and will make some very nice informal upright bonsai. At this workshop you will repot the trees into clay grow pots, prune to primary branches and do some wiring. This workshop is limited to 6 attendees and will go on sale at the December Meeting. The cost is $225.
Catlin Elms (small leaf)
Room 101 8:30am-10:15am
These trees are fairly tall and elegant and will make some very nice informal upright bonsai. At this workshop you will repot the trees into clay grow pots, prune to primary branches and do some wiring. This workshop is limited to 6 attendees and will go on sale at the December Meeting. The cost is $225.
Classes can be paid by check, cash, or through Square on the club website. Your name is added to the list after payment is received. Enrollment is available (here online or at meetings) two months before the class begins. Note that classes usually fill up quickly, so sign up early. Any other questions, please email William Graham at [email protected].
You must be a San Diego Bonsai Club member to enroll in any class.
Not yet a member? It is easy to join. Just fill out the membership form and pay your annual dues.
You must be a San Diego Bonsai Club member to enroll in any class.
Not yet a member? It is easy to join. Just fill out the membership form and pay your annual dues.