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.
Posts categorised: Workshops
Chris Thomas workshop
It was a great day with Chris T. Some members brought their trees to be styled, advised on, and carved. Members stayed the whole time, while others came in for a short while.
John Trott workshop today
Sally & Derek were both awarded the prestigious club merit award this year. This annual award is presented to our club member (or members in this case) for greatest improvement in their trees and generally just getting stuck in with club goings on.
Club workshop with Lee Verhorevoort
Lee is not just a bonsai enthusiast; he’s a master of the craft with a great deal of experience. His passion for bonsai is evident when he speaks, and most of all, in the way he works with bonsai trees. It’s a reflection of patience, care, and respect for the hobby. During the workshop, Lee… Read more »
Chris Thomas workshop May 2024
This Saturdays workshop with Chris Thomas was a great event for Swindon Club members and all our workshops are part of your annual membership at no extra cost so it is well worth attending these and this one was no exception from the expertise and advice provided by Chris on the day. We had a… Read more »
Robert’s Sat Workshop & a Cuppa, 6th April 2024
SO, another club Saturday workshop run by Robert, a wealth of knowledge that he wishes to pass onto the other club members. I certainly learnt a few things. It was planned as a conifer re potting day but anything was worked on and discussed. Here are a few photos of the day. A lovely picea… Read more »
Workshop with John Trott
After a game of tree Tetris in the car, The Tree Fiddlers headed off for a workshop day at Mendip Bonsai, with John Trott. It was a day packed with great knowledge packaged in relax style. An opportunity to get plenty of advice on a variety of trees, including yamadori Beech, cascade Cyprus, Privets, Mugo… Read more »
Lee Verhorevoort workshop
Lee ran another workshop with us this weekend. Let us just say there was a lot of pruning going on. Lee always works at an impressive rate and everyone gets a lot out of these workshops.
Chris Thomas workshop
Another fantastic workshop with Chris Thomas (Dragon Bonsai, Celtic Knot) was well attended by club members who gained knowledge and experience from Chris about how to develop and progress their trees.
Chris Thomas Workshop
The Saturday workshop was excellent with Chris Thomas and the day flew by with bonsai trees of all species and sizes being worked upon. Here is a selection of the bonsai trees being developed. Acer palmatum development
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