Bonsai Society of Victoria has developed an outstanding program for beginners and novices to bonsai.

It is a comprehensive program over three Saturdays which covers all aspects of bonsai to prepare you to understand bonsai, gain knowledge and develop the necessary skills and techniques. The levels of competency and confidence you will acquire through this program will enable participants to successfully enjoy their interest in bonsai.

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Morning: 9.30am - 1.00pm

• Best species for bonsai novices

• Watering protocol

• Soil for successful bonsai – which nutrients for which species

• Fertiliser benefits, when and how

• Further wiring techniques

• Teaching focus: informal upright/miyogi and slanting/shakan with demonstration

• Discussion on designing and shaping a bonsai tree and the importance of planning and visualising a bonsai tree’s final form

Afternoon: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• Design and application

• Design and application

• Practise one style with supplied tree

• Group photo of participants and created tree

• Participants to assist with clean up and pack up of room

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Material supplied

• Students will receive a booklet with a comprehensive set of notes for each session.

• 3 suitable trees to style and design during the program (retail value over $90).

• Suitable wire and tools for use in practice and wiring of trees.

• In the notes, there will be information about the bonsai styles to be covered.

Trading Table

The Club’s Trading Table will operate whilst the course is being conducted. If you require any wire, tools, pots etc. they may be purchased as needed.