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 – More it grows…..more you cut off??? A mild winter……and this year we actually had a spring!!!…… then some warm weather followed by lots of […]
Class Changes The Maples classes on the 8th and 28th June will now become open workshops. Students already booked on these dates can still bring all their maples but may now bring other varieties of trees also. June Availability Sun 1st Beginners One 3 places Sat 7th […]
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 – Tokonome displays at Newstead Exhibitions The show garden had become a major part of our first Newstead […]
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 – Taxus Cuspidata from Korea (Part Two) Part One […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Academy Class – Catch up and more! Yesterday was the second session this year for my academy level seven students. The morning was taken up primarily with a review and work on some recent projects. First it was […]
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 – Cascade options…sometimes yes, sometimes no! Recent projects to arrive in the classroom included these three Junipers and in each case a strong cascade […]
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 – The Cawthorne Yew….sometimes your best is not good enough! February 2005 and I was surprised to receive […]
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 – Taxus Cuspidata from Korea (Part One) This tree […]
At the time of writing the updated availability class list for May is as follows: – Sun 4th open workshop 2 places Sat 10th project bonsai sold out Sun 11th open workshop […]