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 – White Pine Transformation…..a new angle! It all started […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A bit of all sorts……… Spring is in the air, trees are moving, classes are busy, and the dogs are……. as usual up to no good! Over in the bonsai garden the bright long yellow catkins of the […]
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 – Renovating old Deshojo Maple Forests Some old maple forests had lost some of the smaller trees and they needed repotting/renovating. This would be […]
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 – When is a tree not a tree?….When it’s two trees! One of the pleasures of the bonsai […]
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 – Some Nursery Bonsai Stylings Styling our own material […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Buxus cascade styling and repotting This yamadorii Buxus originated from the south of France. We had a batch of these and this was the last one to be styled. The natural lean to one side and the position […]
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 – Junipers, Taxus and a Cedar enter the fray! This selection of trees recently attended classes held in December 2013 and February 2014. It […]
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 – Sydney Australia…Saturday Workshop October 2009 When I was booked to demonstrate at the National Bonsai Convention in […]
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 – Yamadorii Juniper from Japan (Part Three) The earlier […]
Extra Open Workshop There will now be an open workshop on Saturday 12th April so contact the nursery to book your place. March Availability – Spaces for Beginners only! Sat 15th Open workshop Sold Out Sun 16th Beginners One […]