The new class dates for our Spring/Summer schedule 2014 have just been published. You will find them under courses in Bonsai Classes and Information. I hope there is something for everyone within this schedule. There are plenty of general open workshops as well as the popular specific species classes to help you with Junipers, Maples, […]
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 – Midweek Class October 2013 Some interesting styling options emerged in our recent midweek class. Kevin’s Larch had some heavy branches but the main […]
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 – Juniper Ittogawa…..”The Elbow” In my recent blog on the “Stag” I said I didn’t go overboard with […]
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 – The “Stag” becomes a “Dancer” (Part Two) Part […]
From and including the open workshop on Sunday 3rd November all Sunday bonsai classes will now take place from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Saturday and Wednesday bonsai classes will continue to run from 10.00am to 4.00pm. November Classes Availability Wed 13th Midweek workshop 5 places […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Beginners Two Class October 20th 2013 We have just enjoyed a splendid beginners weekend. On saturday we had a group of 8 taking part in Beginners One and on sunday we had a different group of 6 completing […]
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 – Sometimes it’s all down to one branch….! Bonsai come to classes in all shapes and sizes, evergreen and deciduous, starter material and specimens. […]
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 Two September 2006 – Group Plantings In the early days of my bonsai hobby/addiction like most […]
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 – The “Stag” becomes a “Dancer” (Part One) I […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Greeting Cards inspired by our bonsai……. ……..have just arrived at the nursery. At the beginning of summer I was contacted by Emma and Sara of Lonetree Cards Ltd to ask if they could photograph some of my trees […]