An open window into the comings and goings of students and their trees attending our regular weekend and midweek bonsai classes under the ever watchful eyes of John Hanby. Classroom Corner – Dean’s Trees Dean likes to create his own trees, to make something out of nothing…..he likes a challenge but I also suspect he […]
Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – Joy of Bonsai, Bath 2003..Huge landscape! I was truly honoured when my friend and mentor Dan Barton […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – It’s that time of year…. Last week I had a one-to-one and a one-to-two, one held in my studio and the other in the client’s home. When both sessions involved pruning maples and repotting you know it’s that […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been really good I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – Twisting shari….Semi-cascade Juniper This Juniper Chinensis came out of quarantine […]
Bonsai Classes Update – March February remains completely sold out! March – 79 Places Sold…Only 5 workshop places remaining. Sunday March 10th – Beginners One…….we have places available. Saturday March 23rd – Open workshop….sold out. Sunday 24th March – Pines One….2 places available. Sunday March 31st – Open workshop….3 places available. All other classes in […]
An open window into the comings and goings of students and their trees attending our regular weekend and midweek bonsai classes under the ever watchful eyes of John Hanby. Classroom Corner -Keith’s Libani Cedar The tree had been field grown for bonsai and when it was put up for sale in the autumn of 2010 […]
Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – New Zealand’s First National Bonsai Exhibition 2009 (October) It was a great honour to be invited to […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A word on Wiring Love it or hate it, the chance is big that if you want to do bonsai you will have to deal with the dreaded “w” word! When you announce a tree needs totally wiring […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been really good I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – Dave’s Larch Group Dave’s small Larch planting recently visited the […]