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 Mugo Pine and the Juniper These two trees arrived in the studio on a recent Saturday open workshop. Both had already been […]
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 – Junipers Bonsai Class – September 2009 Students come together for a class devoted to the popular Juniper […]
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 – Ian’s Pinus Sylvestris The first weekend workshops of […]
An Open Workshop will now be held on Sunday 2nd February running from 9.30 to 3.30pm. Contact the nursery to reserve a place. Class Availability for January Wed 8th Workshop 2 places Sun 12th Beginners one […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Christmas Special December 2013 Every year I try and offer a special class close to Christmas where students are given a selection of trees to purchase but the price also includes a full day workshop on the designated […]
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 – Not the easiest material…..? As usual the classes in December saw many trees come and go. There is never any chance of getting […]
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 – Seasonal Memories…..Seasonal pictures…… December 2009 and January 2010…..a seasonal snowy landscape just perfect for Christmas but for […]
The nursery will close at 4.00pm on Sunday 22nd December and apart from the sale day will not reopen until 10.00am on Thursday 2nd January. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our students, customers and website visitors a very happy Christmas and a peaceful, healthy New Year. Thank you for your […]
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 small Junipers styled and for sale The […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – After the Storm….. Thursday morning was a bit of an “eye-opener” to say the least! The severe winds had left a large trunk off one of the Poplar trees precariously laid on top of one of the polytunnels. […]