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 […]
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 – Deciduous trees at Newstead Four 2010 First of all can I apologise for not posting any articles […]
Class Change The open workshop scheduled for Sunday 8th January has been moved to Saturday 7th January. At the time of writing there are places available on this class. Class availability January 2017 Sat 7th Open workshop. 5 places Wed 11th Midweek workshop. 5 places Sat 14th. Open workshop. […]
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my bonsai students, customers, clients, and friends a Merry Christmas and a very Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. If I don’t see you on the sale day I look forward to welcoming you all again to Newstead in 2017. Best wishes and thank you […]
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 One of the benefits of attending an open workshop is that you learn from your fellow students trees as well […]
Class Change The open workshop scheduled for Sunday 11th December has been moved to Saturday 10th December. At the time of writing there are places available on this class. Class availability November/December 2016 November Sun 6th. Pines three. 1 place Wed 9th. […]