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 Eight students play catch-up! It was nice […]
Pines Two on the 26th July will now become an Open Workshop. You can still bring your pines for attention but you can also bring anything else as well. Date change…..The Open Workshop on Sunday 23rd August has been moved to Saturday 22nd August. At the time of writing there are spaces available on both these classes.
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 – Roy’s Tesco Juniper Update Can you remember just over 12 months ago in June 2014 I posted the story of Roy’s Juniper which […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Stumps for sale! Students and regular visitors to the nursery have been studying these interesting stumps ever since their arrival. Different shapes and sizes, from very small to very large and lots of different species. On arrival they […]
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 – Yamadorii Buxus 2007 We had a batch of these trees, really old and knarled Buxus which I […]
August to December Classes Announced 39 new dates in total hopefully with something for everyone. Plenty of midweek and open workshops together with specific species classes on Maples, Pines, Junipers, Larch and Taxus. A bonsai technique class on deadwood/carving…….……..and our very popular Christmas special! So have a browse under “courses and information” see what you […]
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 – Three of my trees in for a trim! […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Beginners Two 14th June 2015 ……and a great day was had by all! Six really keen enthusiastic students, three excellent experienced helpers and the usual interference from John trying to keep things running smoothly. Part two of our […]
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…before and after…. Any variety, any age, any style, any size……we get them all turning up on bonsai classes. What do […]
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 Bonsai Extravaganza 2010 – Junipers I suppose junipers are just about my favourite bonsai subject. I […]