Bonsai Basics II: Styling & Design Workshop
Ready to take your bonsai journey to the next level? Bonsai Basics II is designed for beginner to slightly intermediate enthusiasts who have completed our Bonsai Basics I or have foundational bonsai knowledge.
This hands-on workshop focuses on **styling, pruning, and wiring**, allowing you to enhance the skills you’ve already learned. Bring your own bonsai and work directly with an experienced instructor to refine and develop your tree.
What to Expect:
- Bring your own bonsai tree (tropical, deciduous, or conifer species).
- Receive personalized guidance on design, pruning, and creative styling.
- Learn techniques for enhancing the health, structure, and visual appeal of your tree.
- Small class size ensures one-on-one feedback from the instructor.
This workshop is a fun and immersive learning experience, perfect for those looking to advance their bonsai skills and build on the basics.
Workshop Requirements:
- Completion of Bonsai Basics I or some fundamental knowledge of bonsai.
- Ability to bring a healthy bonsai tree (not repotted within the past 2 months).
- Unsure of what to bring? Email us and we’ll guide you – some species may not be ideal for the season.
Important Note:
If you have specific techniques you'd like to learn, but are unsure if it's the right time of year, feel free to reach out! We're happy to help schedule the best workshop dates for your tree's needs.
What's Included:
- All tools, soil, and instruments will be provided for use during the workshop.
What's Not Included:
- Coral/lava rocks (available for purchase if needed for root-over-rock styling).
- Bonsai trees (we encourage bringing your own, but trees will be available for purchase).
- Ceramic pots (optional and available for purchase).
Workshop Details:
Cost: $45 per student
Duration: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Arrive early to explore the nursery!)
Class Size: Limited to 8 students for a more personalized experience.
Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019 (Workshops are held in the greenhouse behind our retail store.)
Extras:
Refreshments are available for purchase – soda, water, and snacks.
Portable washroom available on-site.
** All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for workshops.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
