Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy 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 – Japanese White Pine (Pentaphylla) First Styling I think […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Autumn in the bonsai garden The colours are getting better day by day. As one tree fades and the leaves begin to fall another tree takes over and the green begins to change. At the moment the weather […]
November/December Availability 23rd Nov Maples Three Sold out 24th Nov Open workshop Sold out 27th Nov Midweek workshop 1 place left 30th Nov Open workshop […]
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 – Beginners Two November 2nd 2013 A couple of weeks ago we held the second of our Beginners Part Two course. Such was the […]
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 – Keith’s “Joy of Bonsai” Juniper Keith started with a Beginners Course at my old place some 20 […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy 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 – Andrew’s Juniper…pure Literati! Andrew and his tree’s are […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – The remains of a Spruce! One of our academy sessions focused on air layering when different techniques on various species were discussed and practised. One of the varieties selected was Pices Abies Albertiana Conica. The problem with this […]
The new class dates for our Spring/Summer schedule 2014 have just been published. You will find them under courses in Bonsai Classes and Information. I hope there is something for everyone within this schedule. There are plenty of general open workshops as well as the popular specific species classes to help you with Junipers, Maples, […]
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 – Midweek Class October 2013 Some interesting styling options emerged in our recent midweek class. Kevin’s Larch had some heavy branches but the main […]