| Monthly Society Meetings | |
| Special AABS Event or Workshop | |
| Beginner's Workshops | |
| Invited Masters Series | |
| Shows or Conventions |
2008 Calendar of Events
(Last updated on February 9, 2008)
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of each month with the exception of November and
December. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the November meeting is the Society's Banquet and Mini-Exhibit, which is typically held earlier in
the month.
There are no meetings in December. All Society Monthly Meetings are at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Auditorium beginning at 7:30pm with members usually gathering at 7:00pm to share bonsai stories.
There are also special workshops and the annual show. Locations and times for workshops and other special events are indicated below.
Additional fees may apply to workshops.
Use this calendar to plan your attendance. Check this calendar before traveling. (Dates and programming subject to change.)
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| January Club Meeting | Jan. 23rd | Growing Small Bonsai
Indoors under Fluorescent Lights with Jack Wikle and Trudy Bulkley |
February Club Meeting | Feb. 27th | Bonsai and Japanese Gardens Bill Heston, Mike Simmons and others... Members are encouraged to bring their favorite digital images of Japanese gardens, bonsai collections, etc…Slide presentations from recent visits to Chicago Botanic Gardens, National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., Longwood Gardens of Pennsylvania, and Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, Michigan. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| March Workshop | Mar. 8th, Saturday 9am-noon. |
Penjing Workshop with Robert Bishop There is no doubt that this Toledo-based art teacher has a flare for creative design. Back by popular demand, Robert will provide leadership and instruction in the bonsai style of landscapes and miniature design. This workshop is free of charge, but may entail additional costs for materials. Cost of trays may range $13-$16 and rocks, designed specifically for this style, sell for around $3/pound. You may even have some of the materials in your backyard. Although a free workshop, registration is requested. Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5 Park in the rear next to the greenhouses. (See related links to the right) |
| March Club Meeting | Mar. 26th |
Juniper Styling Demonstration with Cyril Grum, Bill Heston, and Jack Wikle. These 3
talented and skilled bonsai artists will work on styling Juniper material in front of all members. The bonsai they create will be raffled at the end of the meeting.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium (See related links to the right) |
| March Workshop | Mar. 29th, Saturday 9am-noon Rescheduled |
Beginner's Class Series Part I -
Bonsai Theory with Connie Crancer This is the 1st of 5 workshops that will take place each following Saturday. (See below). All classes are held at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens from 9am - 12pm. Total cost for all 5 classes is only $25.00, a real bargain for 5 classes! (There may be small additional fees for materials ....i.e. bonsai soil). Participants are encouraged to bring small ficus, serissas, kingsville, etc from local bonsai vendors. Class size is limited, so register soon by contacting the AABS Programming Chair. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Lab 131 Note regarding the Beginner Classes: These are extremely informative sessions that allow time for questions, hands-on experience, expert advice and excellent teacher to student ratio. If you are new to bonsai these workshops are not to be missed. Even for those who have been growing bonsai for years may find many of these workshops worthwhile. |
| April Workshop | Apr 5th, Saturday 9am-noon |
Beginner's Class Series Part II - Bonsai Culture with Bill Heston. Show and Tell. How to keep a potted tree healthy. Pruning and potting demonstration.
Suggestions regarding post-potting recovery for the new bonsai. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Room 139 Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| April Workshop | Apr. 9th, 4-8pm |
Marco Invernizzi Workshop BYOT (Bring your own tree). Criteria for tree selection will be made available, but most importantly, the tree must be in the very best of health. Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Room 125 Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. (See related links to the right) |
| April Workshop | Apr. 12th, Saturday 9am-noon |
Beginner's Class Series Part III - Ongoing Care and General Bonsai Maintenance with Cyril Grum.
Routine maintenance pruning, repotting, wintering discussion, etc...
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5 Park in the rear next to the greenhouses. Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| April Workshop | Apr. 19th, Saturday 9am-noon |
Beginner's Class Series Part IV - Bonsai Design and Styling with
Jack Wikle. After a review of basic styling concepts,
including some "guidelines" (not "rules") Jack has found very useful,
participants will be assisted as needed in creating their own beginning bonsai to take home.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5 Park in the rear next to the greenhouses. Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| April Club Meeting | Apr. 23rd | Thread Grafting and Root Grafting Demonstration and Lecture
with Bill Heston and Jack Wikle. First part of this “double-header” will be discussion and demonstration of adding branches to a tree by threading still-attached shoots through holes drilled through the tree’s trunk at locations where branches are needed. Second part of program will consist of talking about and showing examples of grafting done to add buttress roots as a way of increasing trunk flare and enhancing visual impact. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium (See related links to the right) |
| April Workshop | Apr. 26th, Saturday 9am-noon |
Larch Forest / Maple Over-Rock Workshop , or, "Style Your Own Bonsai Workshop"
with Bill Heston. All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. Whether you have a larch forest or Trident Maple over-rock it doesn't matter. Opportunity to work on any tree of your choosing with expert advice on hand. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5 Park in the rear next to the greenhouses. Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| May 3rd - 4th, 9th Annual Michigan All-State Bonsai Show Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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| April Workshop | May 10th, Saturday 9am-noon |
Beginner's Class Series Part V - Wiring Techniques with Alfonso Tercero.
Show and Tell. Wiring discussion and hands-on wiring practice. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Room 139 Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| May Club Meeting | May 28th |
Mike Hagedorn Demonstration and Lecture
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| May Workshop | May 29th, 4-8pm | Mike Hagedorn Workshop BYOT (Bring your own tree) LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Lab 131 Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. (See related links to the right) |
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June 12th - 15th, Mid-America Bonsai Alliance Convention and Exhibition
Location: Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| June Get Together | June 14th Saturday | 2008 AABS Barbecue-picnic / Bonsai Gathering Location: Lois Vorrath's home (directions will be supplied) |
| June Club Meeting | June 25th | Tropical "Air-Layering" Demonstration and
Improving Ramification on Deciduous Trees with Bill Heston and Jack Wikle. |
| July Club Meeting | July 23rd | Focusing on Maples. Connie Crancer, Cyril Grum, Bill Heston and Jack Wikle. Members growing maples of any kind as bonsai are invited to bring them for the enjoyment of others, for discussion and for advice from our four panelists and the audience as well. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium (See related links to the right) |
| August Club Meeting | Aug. 27th | Pedro Morales Demonstration and Lecture on Ficus.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium (See related links to the right) |
| August Workshop | Aug. 28th, 4-8pm | Pedro Morales Workshop.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Room 125 Please contact the AABS Programming Director to register. |
| September Club Meeting | Sept. 24th | 2008 AABS Club Auction Annual auction event with club member's bonsai material: pre-bonsai material, tools, pots, magazines, etc at great prices. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| October 4th-5th, 2008 AABS Bonsai Show Saturday and Sunday Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan Annual showing of Society member's trees. Over 100 beautiful trees from all sizes and species will be on display. Workshops, demonstrations and vendors, will be available. Visitors may vote in the People's Choice for their favorite bonsai selections from different categories. The 2008 AABS Bonsai Show will be concurrent with the Flora and Fauna Show at Matthaei Bontanical Gardens. |
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| October Club Meeting | Oct. 22nd | Problem Tree Review and Critque. Connie Crancer, Cyril Grum, Bill Heston, and Jack Wikle. Members are invited to bring in any bonsai or any plant material for bonsai (no limit on number) on which they would like advice on work that can be done on-the-spot and work that could be done in the future. Those who are willing are also encouraged to bring their tools and wire to do before the group whatever work can be done at this season. Order of discussion will be determined by drawing owner names and our panel will critique as many trees in turn as time allows. (Bring your own tree). LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| November Club Meeting | Nov. 10th | 2008 AABS Annual Banquet and Mini-Exhibit Banquet provided by the AABS club and members, including a bonsai mini-exhibit per table. Raffles and other great prizes. Members bringing their own trees for the mini-exhibit will receive courtesy raffle tickets. LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| December | no meetings | Happy Holidays! |