| January Meeting |
Jan 25
Wed |
Members Bonsai Collections - A Virtual Tour
This photographic survey of member collections is not a catalog of bonsai, but the
"nuts and bolts" of how personal collections are displayed and maintained by members.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| February Meeting |
Feb 22
Wed |
How To look At Your Bonsai - An Artistic Perspective
Visiting bonsai artist, Martin Schmalenberg, will discuss "Developing A Bonsai Eye", looking at design
beyond the textbook approach . . . seeking drama, balance and imagination.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Beginner Class |
Mar 24
Sat |
Beginner Bonsai Class - An Introduction
What is bonsai? An art or hobby? Equipment, tools, supplies, pots.f
A Discussion of Basic Bonsai Concepts, Useful Tools, Useful Plant Material and Prospecting Suggestions.
Demonstration of potting of a container-grown tree as a bonsai. Potting of bonsai material.
Limited seating is available. Registration is required.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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| March Meeting |
Mar 28
Wed |
Repotting, Root Pruning - A Presentation and Demonstration
This is a presentation on potting/repotting; things to watch for and concerns. Three members will
demonstrate repotting their bonsai.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Workshop |
Mar 31
Sat
10am-1pm |
Repotting, Root Pruning - A Presentation and Demonstration
This is a presentation on potting/repotting; things to watch for and concerns. Three members will
demonstrate repotting their bonsai.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
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| Workshop |
Apr 14
Sat
10am-1pm |
Wiring
Wiring Workshop - Experienced members will be on hand to work with you to wire your bonsai.
Bring your tools and bonsai. Wire and experience will be provided.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
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| Beginner Class |
Apr 21
Sat |
Beginner Class #2
What is a tree? How does it grows? How to care and maintain this bonsai? Potting a bonsai,
soil mix and fertilizers. Discussion of Bonsai Culture (how to keep a potted tree healthy), Lighting,
Watering, Fertilization and Soil Mix. Demonstration - pruning of potted material (from previous
meeting). Suggestions regarding post-potting recovery for the new bonsai. Pruning the potted
material from previous class.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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| April Meeting |
Apr 25
Wed |
Erik Wigert -The Care,Cultivation and Maintenance of Tropical Bonsai.
Erik Wigert will present a lecture on tropical and subtropical material. He will discuss issues
related to health, maintenance, repotting, wiring and general care. Erik will have time to spend
with members on a "first come" basis until the start of the meeting at 7 PM.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Workshop |
Apr 26
Thur
6pm-9pm |
Workshop Lead By Erik Wigert
Erik Wigert will lead a workshop using material specially developed for this workshop. Willow leaf
fig grown in Florida have been cut back to a stump and allowed to sprout new growth.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
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| Beginner Class |
May 12
Sat |
Beginners Workshop #3
A discussion of bonsai design (styling), concepts of front, back, trunk line, apex, root mass,
what can we do with what we have, simplification of bonsai elements, avoiding “equals”
that create visual tension, understanding undesirable branching patterns, basic branching: left
branch, right branch, back branch, pot selection and positioning tree in pot. Work on personal bonsai.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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| May Meeting |
May 23
Wed/td>
| Design of a Dawn Redwood Forest by Kurt Smith.
Kurt Smith will discuss how to design and build a redwood forest. The Redwood Forest, developed
during this program, will be raffled to the membership following the program.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Workshop |
May 26
Sat
10am-1pm |
Saturday Workshop - Design a Forest or Clump Using Dawn Redwood With Kurt Smith.
Kurt Smith will lead a workshop using Dawn Redwood. This workshop will give members an opportunity to
design their own dawn redwood clump or forest. Wire, and other materials will be available.
Location:: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
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| Beginner Class |
Jun 16
Sat |
Beginners Workshop #4
A Discussion of Wiring and Hands-on Wiring Practice. Work on Your Own Bonsai
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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| June Meeting |
Jun 27
Wed |
Bring Your Own Bonsai Workshop
If you need assistance working on your bonsai, bring it to this monthly meeting.
Members will be on hand to assist you with your questions and concerns. In this workshop,
members can bring in bonsai along with their tools, wire and supplies needed to work on their trees.
Experienced members will be available to "walk you through" the work you choose to perform on your bonsai.
This is more than seeking design ideas; this is hands-on experience with a guiding hand to accomplish a
certain task with your bonsai.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Beginner Class |
Jul 7
Sat |
Beginners Workshop #5
Discussion of ongoing care and maintenance of your bonsai, routine maintenance pruning specialized
pruning, repotting, pest control, wintering your bonsai. Complete work on your bonsai.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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| July Meeting |
Jul 25
Wed |
TThree Member Panel To Offer Advise On Design Options For Your Bonsai.
During this monthly meeting program, three members, selected for their eye for detail in bonsai design,
will offer design suggestions to members who present a pre-bonsai or bonsai for review. This is an
opportunity to hear the collective wisdom of the design panel and the membership.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| August Meeting |
Aug 22
Wed |
Fertilizing Your Bonsai
Members will receive a presentation and information on the science and practice behind fertilization and
the health of your bonsai. There will be demonstration on producing your own fertilizer cakes.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| Annual Show |
Aug 24
Fri
10am |
Bonsai Show Setup.
Friday starting at 10 AM in the auditorium.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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AABS Bonsai Show
August 25 & 26, 2012
Saturday and Sunday
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Annual showing of Society member's trees. Over 100 beautiful trees from all sizes and species
will be on display. Workshops, demonstrations and vendors, will be available.
Visitors may vote in the People's Choice for their favorite bonsai selections from different categories.
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| September Meeting |
Sep 26
Wed |
Annual Auction
Members are encouraged to bring their surplus bonsai and bonsai related material to this meeting.7nbsp;
Items can be sold at silent auction or in the live auction.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| October Meeting |
Oct 24
Wed |
A Study of Bonsai In Silhouette - A Bonsai Without Leaves
Prior to placing your deciduous bonsai into winter storage, you have an opportunity to study the branch
structure and ramification of your trees. Bring a bonsai to the meeting and we will examine the
structure. This should be a great learning experience. There will be an introductory
presentation followed by a discussion of bonsai brought in by members.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| November Meeting |
Nov 5
Mon
6pm |
Banquet and Critique of Bonsai
The Annual Meal together and talking bonsai of course. Member and MBG trees will be critiqued.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| December |
no meeting |
Happy Holidays! |
