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 Two – Bonsai Extravaganza 2006 – Junipers In September 2006 we held our second bonsai show….larger […]
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 – A client’s Pine and Juniper A client left […]
Saturday 16th April Open Workshop The above class has been added as we are sold out in March and April with limited availability in May. Two places have already been booked so contact us as soon as possible if you are interested. Saturday 26th March Junipers One We have had a cancellation for this Saturday’s […]
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 – One to One…..Acer Palmatum This tree was one of several brought to a recent one to one session with Andrew. The tree had […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Yamadorii Spruce This Spruce was originally collected off the Alps. I have known this tree for approximately 10 years. I carried out the original styling after which the tree was sold and now he is back with us […]
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 – White Pines that came and went…….. So many trees have passed through our hands over the years……literally […]
Classes have sold out faster than ever this year in what is a traditionally busy period. Following on from a sold out February……March and April were also quick to fill up. We have only 4 places left in May and some classes in June are also full. If you are interested in attending a class […]
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 – Larch Forest A recent one to one included […]
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 – Rob’s Larch Rob brought this substantial Larch to a recent workshop. He had totally wired all the branches which were now ready for […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Academy Level Seven getting slated! The Academy Level Seven group recently had their first meeting of the year. It started with a check of the ongoing tanuki projects to see if any adjustments or work was required. With […]