Designed particularly for students who have had no experience in this fascinating living horticultural art form. The aesthetic appreciation and fundamentals of classical bonsai art are taught in this five week course. Major emphasis will be on the theory and techniques of bonai design, pruning,wiring and potting. Each three hour lesson consists of a slide lecture, demonstration and workshop where students are encouraged and assisted in creating their own bonsai. Five bonsai will be created by each student by the end of the course. The course offered in autumn uses indoor tropical species, while the spring session uses winter hardy species.

Click here for PDF File with June 2024 Saturday classes description and for mail in form to Register for Beginners 

Click here to register online for the Beginners Series. Please read description of  beginner's Bonsai Course with dates and times in pdf file above.

Open workshops are scheduled for Friday or Saturday afternoons and are limited to students who have taken or are currently enrolled in the Introductory Bonsai Course. Out of town students who have had bonsai experience are also invited to attend. During the Open Bonsai Workshops students are encouraged to bring their developing trees for critique, training or transplanting. Untrained plant material is often brought to the Open Bonsai Workshops for initial styling. A wide selection of plant material, containers and supplies are also available.