Students will actually create their own Bonsai to take home. Fee includes cost of instruction plus all material, bonsai container and plant subject, and use of tools. Participants bring their own lunch. Classes may be taken individually or as a series. Classes are designed to improve and extend the student's understanding of Bonsai design.
Classes begin with a lecture, and are then followed by a working session.
Students must have taken the beginner's class or equivalent to participate in these programs. These workshops are designed for the continuing student or those interested in getting help in developing Bonsai over the long term. In these workshops students will style, wire, prune, pot, and discuss Bonsai problems such as soil, insects, fertilizers, etc. For those who are free mid-week and need help with maintenance, care and developing Bonsai, or just want to talk about Bonsai, these classes have been very popular. Two classes are held each day on the dates indicated below.