Workshops & Skills Classes
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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/ June is the perfect time to work on your olives, ficus, bougainvillea, etc. 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 LaneJune 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 LaneJune 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.
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
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].
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.