Intended Audience
The Beginners Bonsai Workshops are designed as 'one-on-one' private tuition sessions and are suitable for anyone interested in 'kick-starting' their journey into the world of Bonsai.
Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
- identify plants suitable for bonsai
- recognise the defined styles of bonsai
- select appropriate containers, soil and fertiliser for
different bonsai tree species
- basics of prune and wire a plant to create a bonsai
- repot a bonsai proficiently (seasonal)
- start to maintain and cultivate a successful bonsai.
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Content
This workshop covers the following topics:
- history of bonsai
- Japanese traditional bonsai
- suitable specimens for bonsai, both Native & Exotic
- various bonsai styles
- pots and containers: textures, shapes, sizes, colours
- bonsai soils.
- required equipment: tools for potting, wiring and
pruning.
- wiring techniques
- pruning techniques
- re-potting (seasonal)
- maintenance: light, water, fertiliser
- pests and diseases in bonsai.
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Delivery style
Delivered in an interactive workshop environment..
Bonsai trees, equipment, soil components and tools are displayed and various forms of bonsai are presented within the bonsai gallery.
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Materials
- Wire and bonsai tools are provided.
- Students are to provide a suitable tree to work on.*
* Please ask for advice before attending.
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