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 -Keith’s Libani Cedar The tree had been field grown for bonsai and when it was put up for sale in the autumn of 2010 […]
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 – New Zealand’s First National Bonsai Exhibition 2009 (October) It was a great honour to be invited to […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A word on Wiring Love it or hate it, the chance is big that if you want to do bonsai you will have to deal with the dreaded “w” word! When you announce a tree needs totally wiring […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been really good 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 – Dave’s Larch Group Dave’s small Larch planting recently visited 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 – Academy Six – Tanuki Bonsai (January 2013) I must confess I have been really looking forward to the Academy Level Six sessions scheduled […]
All the classes scheduled to be held in February are completely sold out! We can take extra numbers on the Beginners One class if anyone is interested but there are no general workshop places available. Some of the classes scheduled for March are also fully booked whilst some have only two places available. Don’t wait for […]
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 – Satsuki Azalea Show May 2005 Still revelling in the success of our first Newstead Exhibition in 2004 […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Pices Abies first pruning At this time of year when it’s often too cold to do repotting we have to resort to pruning and wiring work. This Picea is a dwarf variety, possibly “Little Gem”, and having due […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been really good 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 – Picea Pungens This small Spruce is typical of something you […]
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 Place Sometimes I am allowed a day out (usually for good behaviour)…….instead of students coming to me, I go to them. In […]