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

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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 – 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 – 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 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