Topical Times – Spring is in the air!!
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Spring is in the air!!
Month: February 2017
Latest News – Cancellation space available tomorrow Saturday 4th!
Open workshop Saturday 4th March I have had a cancellation on the above class so I now have one space available. This is currently the only workshop space available between now and May. if you are interested get in touch as soon as possible.
Studio Stories – Kiyohime Maple…..bonsai have good days and bad days!
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 – Kiyohime Maple…..bonsai have good days and bad days! […]
Latest News – Extra workshop…Saturday 18th February
Extra Open Workshop Saturday 18th February At the time of writing the earliest date I have available for a space on an open workshop is the 27th May. Classes from now until the end of April are completely sold out apart from one space on the Beginners Course. Due to the high demand, especially at […]
Memory Lane – Noelanders Winner was at Newstead.
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 – Noelanders Winner was at Newstead. I understand from the social media grapevine that this Taxus Cuspidata was […]
Latest News – Large delivery of bonsai pots!
A few days ago we had a large delivery of varied bonsai pots together with Akadama, Pumice, and all sizes of bonsai wire. We now have everything in place as the repotting season gets under way so if any of your trees need a new pot why not pay us a visit. Look forward to […]
Latest News – Maples one…..cancellation space (now taken!)
Maples One – Sunday 12th February I have had a cancellation on the above class so I now have one space available. This is currently the only weekend workshop space available between now and May. if you are interested get in touch as soon as possible. I am sorry but this place has been taken […]
Classroom Corner – Deciduous and Conifers….pruning for the next level.
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 – Deciduous and Conifers….pruning for the next level. The pictures below were all taken during the same open workshop held in September 2016. These […]