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Workshops & Skills Classes


June 25 or June 23
Bring Your Own Tree
with Mike Lane
Room 104, Casa Del Prado
8:30am-3:30pm


We have a very exciting opportunity this month! Mike Lane, a Shohin and tropical bonsai artist from Florida will be here.  

You can view some of his work on: mikelanesshohinstudio.wordpress.com/
and www.artinlee.org/team/michael-lane/
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June is the perfect time to work on your olives, ficus, bougainvillea, etc.
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This is an intermediate workshop.  All students are expected to have their own tools and a moderate understanding of bonsai.  You may bring as many trees as you can work on in the full day.
 
​The cost is $125
Lunch is on your own.


June 22, 2025 BYOT with Mike Lane

$125.00
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June 22, 2025 (Sunday) Bring Your Own Tree with Mike Lane

Room 104 Casa Del Prado 8:30-3:30

June 23, 2025 BYOT with Mike Lane

$125.00
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June 23, 2025 (Monday) Bring Your Own Tree with Mike Lane

Room 104 Casa Del Prado 8:20-3:30


June 1, 2025 - Ficus salicaria - Willow Leaf Ficus with John Jackson. 8:30am Room 101
SOLD OUT 
We have some very nice Ficus salicarlia that were grown by SDBC member Eric Jacobson.  They already are of a good size, with movement, taper and interesting nebari.  John is our very own ficus expert and will help you transform these great trees into even greater bonsai.  

July 13, 2025 - Pot Preparation - Mirai Chopsticks - Sumi Ink Top Dressing with Mike Shelly
This workshop will go on sale at the June 1st meeting, cost $45
Mike Shelly will lead a class creating the bamboo chopsticks that are used at Mirai Bonsai by Ryan Neil.  He will also teach you how to properly prepare a pot to be used for repotting, setting your screen and tie down wires and lastly how to dye and create top dressing for your trees after repotting.  Screen, wire, bamboo, moss and sumi ink will be provided.  Please bring a pot to use.  If you do not have a pot, please let Bill Graham know at sign up and we will provide one for you to practice with.  


​2025 Year Long Intermediate Juniper Workshop with Gary Jones
This work shop will take place over the course of 2025.  Unless otherwise noted, the workshop will be held from 8:15am to 10:15am in Room 101.  
01/12/25   Initial work on trees (patio outside Room 104)
02/02/25 Continuation of initial work, focus on root system, structure and wiring
03/09/25 Repotting on trees that are ready, fertilizer information and wiring
06/01/25  How has the tree changed, what comes next
09/14/25  How is health of tree, color, vigor, structure
11/09/25  Can we repot now?  Major work, deadwood, lime sulfur and winter care

Classes can be paid by check, cash, or through PayPal 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].
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You must be a San Diego Bonsai Club member to enroll in any class.
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Not yet a member? It is easy to join. Just fill out the membership form and pay your annual dues.
Updated: May 16, 2025
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  • Activities
    • Next Meeting
    • 2025 Calendar
    • 2025 Spring Show
    • Bonsai Show Maps
  • 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 >
      • Newsletter
    • 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
    • Stolen Bonsai
  • About
    • Overview of Club
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    • Past Presidents
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