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 – Tim’s White Pine…..First Styling The first styling of this tree took place around 2006……and make no mistake […]
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 Nine Project Trees A recent meeting of […]
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 – The Juniper and the Buxus These two trees turned up recently at an open workshop. The Juniper was imported from Japan 2 years […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A new year and some new stock! With the Christmas break out of the way my team of dedicated helpers arrived back at work and raring to go……well they did arrive back at work! The first job was […]
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 – Demo Day October 2010 (Part Two) This was the third of our Demo Day lectures and on […]
Classes 2016…weekends first 3 months almost sold out!!! Thank You for your continued support!!…..your immediate response to the new class list has been overwhelming. 179 places sold in less than 2 months! January to March – 200 workshop places……..179 SOLD only 21 remain! The class dates were only released about 6 weeks ago. Many classes […]
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 – Nursery Stylings…..December 2015 Usually at this time of year […]
I would just like to wish all my bonsai students, customers, clients, and friends a very 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 to Newstead in 2016. Best wishes and thank you for your continued support…….John […]
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 – Academy One Class…..December 2015 This was the final meeting for our new Academy group this year and the subject was an introduction to […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Beginners Course November 2015 Our recent Beginners Course completed on Sunday 29th November with 10 students. What a great bunch of enthusiastic participants showing a real zest for this hobby and eager to learn as much as possible. […]