MBS Schedule for 2013

Silhouette Exhibit For more details check out the Silhouette Flyer

Open Workshop – Kick off meeting We will introduce the 2013 theme. Bring a tree to work on and enjoy the company of friends. See the February Newsletter for more information. Everyone is welcome

Ho YoKu School of Bonsai Intensive Weekend Courses with Colin Lewis
Designed specifically for serious bonsai students in groups. Sessions cover in depth practical, horticultural and aesthetic principles. Friday evening through Sunday. See December Newsletter page 4 registration. Registered class participants only.

Guest Artist – Colin Lewis
Colin Lewis will be designing a beautiful conifer.

Novice Class 1 - If you are in the early stages of learning about the bonsai hobby, these classes will help expand your knowledge of understanding of bonsai styles, practices and techniques and set the foundation on which your future bonsai experiences and lessons will build. Registered class participants only. See the Novice Class Flyer for details and registration

Guest Artist – Ted Matson
will be designing the clubs black pine.

Artist Workshop – Ted Matson Curator of the Bonsai Collections housed at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. skilled in creating bonsai of all sizes, species and styles. Register to be a participant. Silent Observer Fees apply.

Artist Workshop – Ted Matson Curator of the Bonsai Collections housed at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. skilled in creating bonsai of all sizes, species and styles. Register to be a participant. Silent Observer Fees apply.

Artist Workshop – Ted Matson Curator of the Bonsai Collections housed at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. skilled in creating bonsai of all sizes, species and styles. Register to be a participant. Silent Observer Fees apply.

Novice Class 2 - Registered class participants only. See the Novice Class Flyer for details and registration

Open Workshop – repotting (after novice class) Bring a tree to work on and enjoy the company of friends. See the April Newsletter for more information Everyone is welcome

Milwaukee Bonsai Society – Spring Public Workshop Get your feet wet (and hands dirty) by attending our Next Public Workshop. Members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society will be on hand to help with the creation of your first Bonsai ‘masterpiece’!

Novice Class 3 - (after the public workshop) Registered class participants only. See the Novice Class Flyer for details and registration

Blended Tree Demo by Ron and Kris
You saw example last year. Come prepared to build one.

New Thinking in Fertilizers with Leo S.
One of our esteemed members Leo will be presenting his new fertilizer plan
Leo speaks across the United States on various topics related to Orchid. But few know his skill in bonsai.

Father’s Day in the Park Bring you tree to display and work on Father's Day Flyer

Intermediate Class 1 - Now that you are making progress on your bonsai journey think about continuing your education with Intermediate Classes. You will be building on your understanding of bonsai styles, practices and techniques. Gain skills in design concepts and build friendships with classmates. Registered class participants only. See the Intermediate Class Flyer for details and registration

Open Workshop – Tropical Repotting Bring a tropical tree to repot and enjoy the company of friends. See the July Newsletter for more information Everyone is welcome

Intermediate Class 2 - Registered class participants only. See the Intermediate Class Flyer for details and registration

MBS Picnic
See the July newsletter for reservations and Details

State Fair: Three big shows in the horticulture building.
See the July newsletter for information

Several members from "The Seven" Study Group will be presenting
Members include Jack, Steve Ca. and Pam.

Intermediate Class 3 - Registered class participants only.

TBD
More information soon

MBS 43rd Annual Exhibit- An exhibit of the best trees of our members... along with trees in training. See the Exhibit Flyer for details and times for this 3 day exhibit. And for more information on the event see Annual Exhibit

MBS 43rd Annual Exhibit- Artist Workshop – Kathy Shaner Continuing to share the talents of her mentor, she is the Curator for the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt and teacher to hundreds of bonsai enthusiasts throughout the United State. She comes to Milwaukee to share her knowledge and deep commitment. MBS is extremely fortunate to welcome Kathy Shaner. See the Annual Exhibit Registration for details and registration

Milwaukee Bonsai Society – Fall Public Workshop Get your feet wet (and hands dirty) by attending our Next Public Workshop. Members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society will be on hand to help with the creation of your first Bonsai ‘masterpiece’!

Insuring your trees
Do you have a plan for your trees in case of disaster or when you can no longer lift them?

Open Workshop – Fall Clean-up Bring a tree to work on and enjoy the company of friends. See the October Newsletter for more information Everyone is welcome

TBD - Dai Making and Suiseki

Open Workshop – Tropical Check-up Bring you tropical tree in for a check-up. See the November Newsletter for more information and information about care in bringing it in during cold weather. Everyone is welcome

Folk Fair - An exhibit of the best trees of our members... along with trees in training. See the Folk Fair Flyer for details and times for this 3 day exhibit.

Holiday Celebration
Family Style Dinner and gift exchange. See the December newsletter for reservations and Details