A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A simple Jin….but what a difference! My first Wednesday class of the year took place this week. Keith had bought this dwarf Scots pine in our Christmas one day sale and it was now here ready for it’s […]
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 Yew gets off to a good start! […]
4 Months Sold Out I can still take a couple more people on the beginners course in March/April. At the time of writing : – January is sold out February is sold out
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 – “Big John”….. Welcome to Yorkshire!! This huge Trident Maple….affectionately known as Big John……arrived into Europe from Korea […]
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 – Two Larch Groups Just before Christmas Larch material was turning up regularly on classes. Some of this material involved group plantings. The first […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – First Classes 2017 This weekend saw the first classes take place from our 2017 schedule. Saturday was an open workshop and three of the participating trees are shown below. Sunday was a deadwood and carving session so as […]
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 – Mugo pine makeover This pine arrived in the […]
Saturday 11th February 2017 I have a three hour half day slot available on the above date for private tuition at the nursery. The workshop session will run from 1.00pm to 4.00 pm. The total cost of the session is £90 but this could be reduced if two or three of you wanted to share […]