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Milwaukee Bonsai Society sponsors a number of services for its members. First on this list is the monthly general membership meetings. Classes and Workshops are sponsored to provide hands on study. Along with these events MBS sponsors Exhibits and Shows. For a complete look download the 2011 Brochure.

Our meetings are held at:

Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Drive
Hales Corners, Wisconsin

For a map check the county maps at http://county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cntyParks/maps/Whitnall1.pdf

And please remember to Renew Membership

Tuesday, February 7 6:30 PM - Get Ready, Get Set, Go

Our own Ron F and Allen K will get us started with plans for 2012

Sunday, February 19 Open Workshop 1:00 - Wiring and Silhouette preparation

Come work on your trees with other like minded members!

For those interested. the National Bonsai Exhibit is calling for entries: Call for entries

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Monthly Meetings
Workshops
Exhibits and Shows
Classes
Area Events

Monthly Meetings

Meetings are open to the public and are held the first Tuesday of the month (except January) at 7:00 PM at Boerner Botanical Garden.

Want to learn more or have questions about our MBS Meetings?

When	Details
02/07/2017	Get Ready, Get Set, Go
03/06/2012	Guest Artist – Ted Matson (Hemlock and Pondarosa Pine Spring Care) Display – Hemlocks, Pines
04/03/2012	Repotting Demo – Ron Fortmann Display – Ginko and Root Over Rock
05/01/2012	Group Slash
06/05/2012	Guest Artist – Tom Longfellow (Styling of the Hemlock) Display – Your Trees
07/04/2012	No Meeting
08/07/2012	Blended Tree with Ron and Kris
09/04/2012	Three Point Exhibit (Tree, Stand, Accent Plant)
10/02/2011	Guest Artist – Jack Douthitt (Engleman Spruce) Nominations
11/06/2012	Blended Tree Check-up and Photo Contest Tips for newer members on wintering with members
12/06/2012	Award Dinner, Holiday Theme/BYO gift to exchange/2013 prep Tips on how to have fun with new board

Workshops

Open workshops are free for members. Artist workshops are by reservation. Most workshops are held at Boerner Botanical Garden

When	Details
02/19/2012	Open Workshop 1:00 - Wiring and Silhouette preparation
04/11/2012	Open Workshop 1:00 - Repotting
05/05/2012	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’!
07/07/2012	Open Workshop 9:00 - Tropical Repotting
09/15/2012	Milwaukee Bonsai Society – Fall Public Workshop Led by Intermediate Class -- 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’!
11/6/2011	Open Workshop 1:00 - Check-up

Exhibits and Shows

Exhibits are open to the public and are held at Boerner Botanical Garden unless noted.

When	Details
03/04/2011	Silhouette Exhibit 1 day - at the Domes View bonsai in the ‘raw’, that is, without the dressing of buds, leaves and flowers. 2012 Silhouette Flyer,
05/12/2012	Michigan All-State Bonsai Show 2 days in Grand Rapids
05/19/2012	Chicago Botanical Garden Spring Show 2 days in Chicago
06/09/2012	National Bonsai Exhibit 2 days in Rochchester, NY
07/14/2012	Wauwatosa Garden Tour with Bonsai Exhibit and Fundraiser in Wauwatosa
08/02/2012	State Fair Show - Daily through 8-12-2012 at State Fair Horticulture Building
08/17/2012	Chicago Botanical Garden Fall Show 3 days in Chicago
09/14/2012	MBS presents our 3 day 42nd Annual Exhibit -- An exhibit of the best trees of our members... along with trees in training. With Special Guest Suthin Sukosolvisit who is considered to be without equal as far as shohin bonsai in the states. He lectures all around the world, and has been the headliner at some of the biggest bonsai conventions in the United States. He is one of the most highly regarded speakers in the country and we are privileged to have him as our honored guest.
11/16/2011	Folk Fair Exhibit 3 days at State Fait Exhibition Hall

Classes

Classes start up each spring and several visiting artists arrive in Milwaukee to present new design ideas and techniques as well traditional bonsai style and techniques.

Novice Classes 2012

March 24

April 14

May 5

May xx at Hoffers

Intermediate Classes 2012

May - TBD

June - TBD

August - TBD

Sept 15 - Lead Public Workshop follow up workshop with Andy Smith

Oct - TBD

Advance Classes with Ted Matson