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 – Yamadorii Buxus 2007 We had a batch of these trees, really old and knarled Buxus which I […]
August to December Classes Announced 39 new dates in total hopefully with something for everyone. Plenty of midweek and open workshops together with specific species classes on Maples, Pines, Junipers, Larch and Taxus. A bonsai technique class on deadwood/carving…….……..and our very popular Christmas special! So have a browse under “courses and information” see what you […]
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 – Three of my trees in for a trim! […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Beginners Two 14th June 2015 ……and a great day was had by all! Six really keen enthusiastic students, three excellent experienced helpers and the usual interference from John trying to keep things running smoothly. Part two of our […]
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 – Some recent visitors…before and after…. Any variety, any age, any style, any size……we get them all turning up on bonsai classes. What do […]
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 – Newstead Bonsai Extravaganza 2010 – Junipers I suppose junipers are just about my favourite bonsai subject. I […]
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 – Rock planting on a one-to-one As part of […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Repotting my big Korean Juniper I recently repotted this big Juniper and what a task it turned out to be. It had been in the pot some 5/6 years and put quite simply it did not want to […]
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 – Sometimes they let me out for good behaviour!!! Most of my classes take place at the nursery but occasionally I get booked for […]