Let the workshops begin…

Dear Bonsai Enthusiasts,

Anyone possessing satsuki bonsai in their personal collections understand they require specialized care and maintenance. However, the details of proper care are often shrouded in mystery, cloaked in confusion, or simply communicated incorrectly. Our intent is to provide an alternative to this mystery and convey a solid foundation allowing you to properly maintain your satsuki throughout the year.

Having concluded the thoroughly enjoyable fall maintenance workshops, it is now time to focus on the next sequence of training. Please join us in a series of workshops specifically designed to present basic concepts and techniques relevant to the month at hand. Each session will consist of a lecture followed by a demonstration of the topics discussed during lecture. Afterward, you will apply those concepts and techniques to your own trees during the hands-on period.

Summary of workshops:

Wiring (2 days)
— Session One 1/14-15 (5 seats open) / Session Two 1/21-22 (5 seats open)
Give life and movement to branches. Learn the fundamentals necessary to developing a proper structure and shape for your satsuki bonsai.

Repotting (2 days)
— Session One 2/11-12 (3 seats open)
Correctly repotting your satsuki is the key to ensuring its long-term health. Attend this workshop to discover the key components in the repotting process.
*** With sufficient demand, an additional workshop can be scheduled.

Pruning (2 days)
— Session One 2/25-26 (6 seats open)
Building and maintaining branches involves the thoughtful management of branchlets and shoots, stimulating new growth or eliminating unnecessary growth. We’ll show you how.
*** With sufficient demand, an additional workshop can be scheduled.

Spring Maintenance (2 days)
— Session One 3/11-12 (7 seats open) / Session Two 3/18-19 (7 seats open)
The purpose of this workshop is to bring together the concepts learned in the previous wiring, repotting, and pruning workshops. As such, completing all three prior workshops is a prerequisite to attending this one.

Please note: Each workshop will be limited to 8 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

REGISTER 

We look forward to seeing you at a workshop. Please contact us with any questions at [email protected].

North American Satsuki Bonsai Center
20885 Redwood Road #229 Castro Valley, CA 94546