We had an excellent and very productive workshop on Saturday, one of a regular series with Lee Verhorevoort. Quite a few members attended with various varieties of trees, so even if you don’t have a tree of that species, there is always something to be learnt, as Lee is a mine of information, happy to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2025
NEW…… for the 2026 Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show
Shohin & Mame for the next Swindon ‘Winter Image’ bonsai show on Sunday the 15th February 2026, the Swindon club in addition to the main show, have decided that the use of the fitness suite [near the main entrance to the Grange Leisure centre] will be used to promote ‘The Smallest of Trees’ with the… Read more »
Penjing workshop
This evening, club members were involved in a practical workshop exploring the penjing 盆景 approach. Chinese for a landscape or scene (jing) in a pot (pen), whereas bonsai displays typically focus on a tree or trees. Penjing displays can include elements other than trees, including rocks, water, or figurines, for example.