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 it’s a subtle touch…..sometimes it’s….. ……..quite a bit more! Trees grow….trees get bushy and dense so occasionally they need a little bit […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Can’t create a tree?…Create a landscape! Two trees attending classes recently really stretched my imagination……and sometimes that is exactly what you have to do…..stretch your imagination. Look beyond the normal tree approach and open your mind to wider […]
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 – My Euonymous…a picture of a bonsai! Found some pictures of my Euonymus the other day. I keep […]
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 – Academy Seven April 2016 Our Academy Seven […]
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 serious repotting! There was some serious repotting going on in the classroom this last weekend. Almost every student was taking advantage of […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Remember Roy’s on the move Juniper The story of this amazing Juniper was featured in a post on the 6th September 2014 under the Classroom Corner section. The pictures below might refresh your memory. Recently Roy rewired the […]