What's New

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 2012 Brochure.

In the News

Check out MBS on the Morning Blend on TMJ4

Then check out the MBS exhibit critique on the ofbonsaii.org

And please remember to Renew Membership

Tuesday June 4 - New thinking in fertilizers with Leo Schordje

    Everything You Know about Fertilizer is Wrong subtitled, "How to simplify your fertilizer program and have healthier trees." Text and supplemental materials posted on his website before the talk at MBSFertTalk.pdf Leo will also have an assortment of bonsai supplies, fertilizer, orchids, Kusamono and a tree or two available for sale.

Sunday June 16 - Fathers Day in the Park at Boerner Gardens

Select a tab to check out what's coming up in the future!

  • Monthly Meetings
  • Workshops
  • Exhibits and Shows
  • Classes
  • Area Events

Monthly Meetings

Meetings are open to the public and are ususaly held the first Tuesday of the month (check below for schedule) at 6:30 PM at Boerner Botanical Garden.

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

When Details
02/09/2013

No Meeting

03/05/2013

Guest Artist – Colin Lewis

04/02/2013

Guest Artist – Ted Matson

05/07/2013

Blended Tree Hands-on Demo with Ron and Kris

06/04/2013

New Thinking in Fertilizers with Leo S.

07/04/2013

No Meeting

08/06/2013

Presetation by our Advanced Study Group

09/03/2013

State Fair Winneras

10/01/2013

TBD (insurance/estate planning and?)) Nominations

11/06/2013

TBD (dai making? Tim Priest)

12/03/2013

Holiday Party

Workshops

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

When Details
02/24/2013

Open Workshop 1:00 - Kick off meeting

03/1/2013

Colin Lewis Intensive Weekend - Friday to Sunday

04/05/2013

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.

04/06/2013

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.

04/07/2013

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.

04/14/2013

Open Workshop - repotting (after novice class)

05/04/2013

Milwaukee Bonsai Society – MBS Logo 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’!

07/13/2013

Public/Open Workshop 1:00 - Tropical repotting

09/21/2013

Milwaukee Bonsai Society – MBS Logo 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’!

10/3/2013

Open Workshop 1:00 – Fall Clean-up

11/11/2013

Open Workshop 1:00 – Tropical Check-up

Exhibits and Shows

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

When Details
02/17/2013

Silhouette Exhibit 1 day - at the Domes View bonsai in the ‘raw’, that is, without the dressing of buds, leaves and flowers. Silhouette Flyer,

05/11/2013

Michigan All-State Bonsai Show 2 days in Grand Rapids

05/18/2013

Chicago Botanical Garden Spring Show 2 days in Chicago

07/13/2013

Wauwatosa Garden Tour with Bonsai Exhibit and Fundraiser in Wauwatosa 1 day

08/01/2013

State Fair Show - Daily through 8-11-2013 at State Fair Horticulture Building

08/16/2013

Chicago Botanical Garden Fall Show 3 days in Chicago

09/20/2013

MBS presents our 3 day MBS Logo 43rd Annual Exhibit -- An exhibit of the best trees of our members... along with trees in training. With Special guest to be announced

10/4/2013

Artisan’s Cup of Portland Bonsai Exhibit 3 days at Portland Art Museum

11/21/2013

Folk Fair Exhibit 3 days at State Fait Exhibition Hall Folk Fair Flyer

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.

Colin Lewis Intensive Weekend
March 1 6-10PM
March 2 8AM-10PM
March 3 8AM-10PM
Novice Classes 2013
March 23
April 14
May 4
TBD
Intermediate Classes 2013
June 22
July 13
August 11
Sept 21 - Lead Public Workshop follow up workshop with guest artist

Area Events

May
Meijer logo Meijer - Michigan All-State Bonsai Show

 

Midwest Bonsai Logo Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago Spring Show

 

July
MBS Cook Out watch for details

 

August
Midwest Bonsai Logo Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago August Show

 

September
12-15 September - American Bonsai Society(ABS) Learning Seminar in Saratoga Springs, New York love of bonsai

 

MBS Logo MBS Annual Exhibit 20-22 September - Milwaukee Bonsai Society 43rd Annual Exhibit

 


 

Consider joining your best choice for bonsai fun, education, and community service, Join MBS, and let the fun begin.

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