Deciduous Wiring Techniques (Sunday, April 3, 2022)

Deciduous Wiring Techniques (Sunday, April 3, 2022)

Wiring is one of the essential skills in bonsai— It allows us to bend branches and add movement to our trees to train them towards a desired shape. It’s a technique that we all strive to master, and what better way to take a step on that journey than to learn from Pete Olson, a New England Bonsai Gardens instructor and Bonsai professional.

Pete will begin class with a lecture and demonstration on the various wiring techniques that you need to know for deciduous trees. Students will then get a chance to practice those techniques on cut branches to refine their skills. After students have had ample time to practice, they will have a chance to use their learned techniques on their own bonsai trees under Pete's guidance.

Attendee Cost: $65 per student

Duration: 10 AM – 1 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Included with Workshop:

• Experienced instructor (Pete Olson)
• Bonsai tools, soil, and wire to support the class

What’s NOT included:

• Bonsai Tree: Specimens are available for purchase in our greenhouses if you do not already have bonsai for this workshop

• Copper wire: We will not include copper wire in this workshop, but students can bring their own if they want to wire their conifers with copper.

FAQs and Comments

• What are we covering in this class?
• Review proper wiring techniques
• Practice wiring techniques on cut branches and your own bonsai
• Review proper care for your bonsai after wiring
• Evaluation of your tree’s health to determine appropriate techniques
• Depending on the health of your tree, certain techniques are used while others are avoided. Pete will help you determine what is appropriate.

Teacher: Peter Olson

All workshops are led by one of our bonsai experts. We provide some of the happiest and healthiest bonsai trees, and we love to share our knowledge!

Attendee Cost: $65 per student + the cost of your chosen bonsai and pot. Tools, soil, and other instruments will be available for you to use.

Duration: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you arrive a few minutes early, you'll have more time to enjoy the nursery!

Class size: 6 students

Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Unless otherwise specified, all students should meet in the greenhouse labeled “Workshop.” It’s right behind our retail store – you can’t miss it.

COVID-19 Update: We are following all Massachusetts rules and regulations with regards to COVID-19. Distancing and mask-wearing will be followed. For safety reasons, we cannot provide snacks and refreshments but feel free to bring your own.