April is the Month for Bonsai! - Still Time to Register!
Seriously, have you looked at the AABS Calendar for the month of April? There are an unbelievable number of opportunities for learning at all levels. Beginner's Classes II - IV are on April 5th, "Bonsai Culture" with Bill Heston; April 12th, "Ongoing Care and General Bonsai Maintenance" with Cyril Grum; and April 19th, "Bonsai Design and Styling" with Jack Wikle. All of these Beginner's Classes are in Greenhouse #5 at the Matthaei Gardens.
But wait, there is still more! On April 9th, 4pm-8pm, Marco Invernizzi will lead a workshop for registered AABS Members. Cost to participate is $35.00, observer fee is $10. Participants will bring their own tree for the workshop. Please note that the tree you bring must be in excellent health. This special event will take place in Room 125 at the Matthaei Gardens.
Then on April 23rd is the Monthly Society Meeting featuring a demonstration and lecture on "Thread Grafting and Root Grafting" with Bill Heston and Jack Wikle. First part of this “double-header” will be discussion and demonstration of adding branches to a tree by threading still-attached shoots through holes drilled through the tree’s trunk at locations where branches are needed. Second part of program will consist of talking about and showing examples of grafting done to add buttress roots as a way of increasing trunk flare and enhancing visual impact.
And just when you thought that was it, the always popular "Larch Forest" / "Maple Over-rock", or, "Style your Own Bonsai" Workshop returns. This is a great opportunity for members of all levels to attend. You can literally work on any new or ongoing project you have with expert advice on hand.
A very fun time! Check it out on April 26th, Sat. 9am-noon.
For more information, or to register contact the AABS Programming Director.
