2023 Novice Class

9400 Boerner Drive,Hales Corners WI 53130

18 February, 2023

Description

If you are in the early stages of learning about the bonsai hobby, these classes will help expand your knowledge and understanding of bonsai styles, practices and techniques and set the foundation on which your future bonsai experiences and lessons will build. Novice Classes this year will be led by Ron Fortmann. This series of five classes will review a number of topics in each session and you will also work on a provided tree in the fourth and fifth sessions. We will work from a text that will be provided as part of the class. Session 1 - Saturday - February 18 (9-2 PM) at Boerner Botanical Gardens - Grandparents Room Introductions & expectationsBonsai historyBonsai toolsBonsai termsBonsai stylesBonsai HorticultureSession 2 - Saturday March 11 (9-2 PM) at Boerner Botanical Gardens - Grandparents Room Review styles and their applicationBonsai rulesBonsai developmentPot selectionPotting/Repotting practicesRepotting workshopSession 3 - Saturday March 25 (9-2 PM) at Boerner Botanical Gardens - Grandparents Room Bonsai soilsBonsai FertilizationDiscussion about taperWire and wiringSession 4 - Saturday April 15 (9-2 PM) at Boerner Botanical Gardens - Grandparents Room Work on your class treeReview previous sessionsSession 5 - Saturday May 27 (9-2 PM) Nursery Crawl and Ron's Studio - Oconomowoc Evaluate nursery stock for potential bonsaiWork on your class treeNow that your feet are wet....Jump in! Begin your own Bonsai journey. Class participation will be based on first paid first included basis and includes a tree. Classes are limited to 12 students. Must be MBS member in good standing.