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.

March

Get out of the cold and join us for a tropical evening. Besides learning more about tropical and exotic trees, you’ll be interested in the money saving tips - “Bonsai on a Budget”. Information on how to get ready for our upcoming bonsai dig will also be covered.
Wear your Hawaiian garb! Anything flowery Sandals, shorts, etc !!!

Tuesday 2nd:

Hawaiian Theme - Tropical and Exotic Trees – Houston S.

What to do now:

Bonsai on a Budget
Prepare for Collecting Trees

Saturday 27th:

First Novice Class - 9:00 AM

Open Workshop - 1:00 PM

Bring a trees to Repot
Help others with large trees to repot

June

MABA Convention - Registration Packet

• Monthly Meetings
• Classes
• Workshops
• Exhibits and Shows
• 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 Grace Lutheran Church.
Want to learn more or have questions about our MBS Meetings?

March

Hawaiian Theme - Tropical and Exotic Trees

What to do now: Bonsai on a Budget, Prepare for collecting trees

April

Group Slash

What to do now: Plan for MABA Convention

May

Guest Artist - Warren Hill

What to do now: Plan for MABA Convention

June

Four Ring Demonstration

Bending Large Branches

July

Photography

What to do now: Treating wounds, Getting tree ready for a show

August

Guest Artist - Suthin Sukosolvisit

What to do now: Plan for MABA Convention

September

MBS Judged Show - Trees and Photos

What to do now: Get your trees photographed

October

Carving Demonstration

What to do now: TBD

November

Sick Tree Panel and Dead Tree Contest

December

Holiday Party

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

March 27

April 10

April 24

May 8

Intermediate Classes

May

June

July

September

Advance Classes with Ted Matson

March 8 to 15

October 21 to 28

Workshops

February 6

Open Workshop: Bring your public workshop trees, your pine or decisuous trees

March 27:

Open Workshops: Repotting

May

Warren Hill: Well known Bonsai Master Instructor and former Supervisory Curator for the U.S. National Bonsai Collection.

July 31 to August 3

Suthin Sukosolvisit: Professional bonsai artist, instructor and proprietor of Royal Bonsai Garden. Well known for his refined, exquisitely designed shohin bonsai he is equally skilled in creating bonsai of all sizes, species and styles.

September 25 to 26

Suthin Sukosolvisit: Professional bonsai artist

Exhibits and Shows

May 14-16

Chicago Botanic Garden Spring Show

July

Wauwatosa Garden Tour

August 5 to 15

State Fair

August 19-22

Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Show

November 19-21

Folk Fair

Area Events

May

Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago Spring Show

June

MABA Convention in Grand Rapids - Registration Packet

August

Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago August Show

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