The dates for our Spring/Summer schedule for 2015 have just been released and you will find them under “Courses” in a drop down menu under the heading “Bonsai Classes and Information”. 12 places were booked on the very first day they were released…..this is a busy bonsai period so expect whole months to be sold […]
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 – One to one with a “Kokonoe” White Pine […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – “Travelling Times”…..??? Transportation has improved considerably over the years. Major towns and cities generally have easy access to the motorway network. We are all more mobile but as I am sure you will agree the vast advantages now […]
Gallery Updates On the home page under “The Nursery” you will find a drop down menu and on this list is a section titled “Bonsai Galleries”. The galleries have been updated with new trees added especially to the “for sale” and “specimen tree” sections. Our intention is to keep updating these galleries and to bring pictures […]
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 – Pines in Class We run three classes a year devoted exclusively to pines….pines one, two and three held in the spring, summer and […]
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 – Pear Tree Cottage….where it all started…. Searching through my pictures for an article I came across these […]
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 – Juniper Squamata Meyerii becomes more “compact”! I suspect […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – It’s early…..it’s here…..it’s Autumn! Despite some warm temperatures recently there has definitely been an autumnal feel to the past few weeks especially in the mornings and late evenings. It seems to have crept up and suddenly unannounced it’s […]
Gallery Updates On the home page under “The Nursery” you will find a drop down menu and on this list is a section titled “Bonsai Galleries”. The galleries have been updated with new trees added especially to the “for sale” and “specimen tree” sections. Our intention is to keep updating these galleries and to bring […]
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 – Looking back at attending trees….. It’s easy to forget trees that have been put before you especially when there are so many. Taking […]