| January Club Meeting |
Jan. 27th |
Bonsai Multi-Media Slide Presentation, featuring Don Wild presenting
Conifer collection.
Don will present to members a graphic collection of conifer material. In addition, members are encouraged
to bring their bonsai-related pictures (JPG files preferred on a CD/USB Stick) to share with other members.
We will provide the projection equipment and computer.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| February Club Meeting |
Feb. 24th |
Yew Styling Demo with Guest Speaker Will Heath
Renowned bonsai expert Will Heath will visit to give us a styling demonstration on a Yew. Tree will
be raffled among attendees. Will is the editor of Knowledge of Bonsai
website.
Visit his site for more information about his work at
blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/will_heath.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
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Beginner/Intermediate Classes require registration
To Register:
1. Send an email to Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
2. Attend an AABS monthly meeting and sign up
Cost is 3 classes/$25. Attend 1 or all 3 for the same price!
All Classes are on Saturdays, 9:00am - noon. Registered participants will be contacted in the
event of inclement weather or other changes to the schedule.
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| February Class |
Feb. 27th,
9am-noon
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Beginner and Intermediate Classes, Part I with Connie Crancer
Introduction to Bonsai Theory & Culture. Participants are encouraged to bring small ficus, serissas,
kingsville, etc. from local bonsai vendors. How to keep a potted tree healthy. Pruning and potting
demonstration. Suggestions regarding post-potting recovery for the new bonsai.
Seating is limited. Registration required, see above.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
Park in the rear next to the greenhouses.
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| March Class |
Mar. 6th
9am-noon
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Beginner and Intermediate Classes, Part II with Cyril Grum
Ongoing Care and Cultivation. Routine maintenance pruning, repotting, watering, wintering, etc.
Bring Your Own Tree to receive advice and help on this hands-on class.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own trees, tools, wire, turntables, etc.
Seating is limited. Registration required, see above.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
Park in the rear next to the greenhouses.
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| March Class |
Mar. 13th,
9am-noon |
Beginner and Intermediate Classes, Part III with Jack Wikle
Bonsai Design, Styling and Wiring. After a review of basic styling concepts, including some "guidelines",
participants will be assisted in creating their own beginning bonsai to take home. Wiring technique will
also be explained and practiced on trees as needed.
Seating is limited. Registration required, see above.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
Park in the rear next to the greenhouses.
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Note regarding the Beginner/Intermediate 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 those who have been growing bonsai for years may find many of these workshops
worthwhile.
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| March Club Meeting |
Mar 24th |
Pests and Diseases with Jack Wikle
Our in-house expert will talk about recognizing and controlling the most common pests and diseases of
outdoor bonsai.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium |
| April Special Event |
April 3rd
1:30pm-4:00pm |
Maple Forest Workshop with Jack Wikle
Jack Wikle will lead this Workshop to create your maple forest. We will have a large number of
seedlings, well stablished in containers, available at $2 each. These trees are a generous donation
by Clarence Owens of Jackson, MI.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Greenhouse #5
Limited seating is available. No class fee, but registration is required.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
Bring your own shallow pot, soil, tools, wire, stand.
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| April Special Event |
Apr. 11th,
8am-5pm |
Yew Workshop with road trip to Ken Huth's Greenhouse in Ohio
Road trip to Green, OH to Ken's greenhouse and place of business to search for yew trees to use in a
workshop with Ken in his location.
LOCATION: Ken's World of Bonsai, about 3.5 hours from Ann Arbor.
This event requires registration.
No class fee. Cost of Yew tree: $25. Carpooling is available.
We suggest you bring your own lunch to eat while driving.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
for more details.
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| April Club Meeting |
Apr. 28th |
Invited Guest – Marco Invernizzi working on a yew tree.
International Bonsai Master Marco Invernizzi is visiting us from Italy and will provide us with a
lecture on bonsai cultivation and maintenance. Marco will work on a mature yew tree and afterwards
the demo tree will be raffled among attendees. Visit Marco's website at
www.marcoinvernizzi.com
to learn more about his work:
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
AABS may modify this event according to Marco's schedule traveling the Americas
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| April Special Event |
Apr. 29th
4pm-8pm |
Invited Guest – Marco Invernizzi BYOT.
BYOT with Marco Invernizzi.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Lab #125
Limited seating is available. Registration is required for this event.
Cost: $35. Observers: $10.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
AABS may modify this event according to Marco's schedule traveling the Americas.
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| May Club Meeting |
May 26th |
Deciduous Bonsai Refinement with Bill Heston
Members are encouraged to bring their deciduous trees for show and tell. Bill Heston will
provide a lecture on deciduous bonsai refinement.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| June Special Event |
Jun 12th, 9am-12pm |
Workshop with Jerry Peters. Create a Watercolor of Your
Favorite Bonsai Tree
Renowned artist Jerry Peters will show how to use watercolor and guide participants to create beautiful
renditions of their bonsai. Visit his website at www.geraldipeters.com for more examples of his work.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Lab #125.
Painting Material Cost: $30. Limited seating is available.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
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| June Club Meeting |
Jun 23th |
Invited Guest – David Kreutz Demonstrating on Azaleas.
Invited Guest. Lecture on cultivation and maintenance of your bonsai azalea. David will
work on a mature Azalea tree and the demo tree will be raffled among attendees. For more information
about David, visit his site at www.satsukibonsai.com.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
AABS may modify this event according to David's schedule. |
| June Special Event |
Jun 24th, 4pm-8pm |
Invited Guest – David Kreutz Azalea Workshop.
Invited Guest. Azalea Workshop. You can bring your own azalea tree
or buy one offered at the class.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Lab #125.
Cost: $35, plus tree: $35. Observers: $10. Limited seating is available.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
AABS may modify this event according to David's schedule.
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| July Workshop |
Jul 10th,
9am-12pm |
Mugo Pine Workshop with Vance Wood "Mr. Mugo"
Spend a morning styling a Mugo Pine with expert advice from Vance Wood.
Visit Vance's website at www.artofbonsai.org/galleries/wood.php.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Room #125.
Class fee is $35, tree cost is $35. Limited space.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own tools, stand, wire, etc.
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| July Club Meeting |
Jul 28th |
Working Review and Critique – BYOT.
Expert advice from Cyril Grum, Bill Heston & Jack Wikle
Members are encouraged to bring their most challenging trees for review and critique to help
them improve overall design. Pruning and wiring help will be available. BYO tree,
wire, tools, stand, etc.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| August Special Event |
Aug 14th, 12pm-4pm |
Annual Pot Luck – Lary Howard's Home.
Annual Picnic. Members are invited to this annual Potluck. Bring a dish to share.
Members are encouraged to bring a small bonsai to admire.
LOCATION: Lary Howard's home. Map will be distributed
personally during the previous monthly meeting on July 28.
Contact Lary for more details.
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| August Club Meeting |
Aug 25th |
Tropical bonsai – Repotting techniques with Dustin Mann.
Dustin will talk about how and when to best repot your tropical bonsai and other cultivation techniques.
Members are encouraged to bring their tropical bonsai to share their input.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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August 28th-29th,
AABS Bonsai Show 2010
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.
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| September Club Meeting Auction |
Sept 22nd |
2010 AABS Club Auction
Annual Bonsai Auction. Members are encouraged to bring to this meeting their surplus bonsai and
pre-bonsai material, tools, pots, magazines, etc. Great prices.
Small items should be grouped to increase chances of selling. Provide as much information as possible.
All sales are final and payment is expected at the end of the auction. 10% donation to the AABS.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| October Special Event |
Oct 9th,
9am-1pm |
Prospecting Field Trip to Plymouth Nursery and Landscaping
led by Jack Wikle
AABS trip to Plymouth Nursery Farm searching material for bonsai at great prices. Jack Wikle will
share his views, from more than 45 years as a bonsai grower, on selecting stock with superior potential
for bonsai use. And, he will be available to assist prospectors in their choices.
LOCATION: Plymouth Nursery & Landscaping, Plymouth-MI.
Visit their website at www.plymouthnursery.net
for directions, maps, and much more.
No cost, but registration is required.
Contact Paul Kulesa at programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org
to reserve your seat.
Car pooling and travel details will be discussed at the September 22 AABS Meeting.
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| October Club Meeting |
Oct. 27th |
Winterizing your Bonsai – Expert advice from Cyril Grum and Bill Heston.
Some of our most experienced members will share their winterizing techniques to ensure bonsai trees can be
kept safe during our long and harsh Michigan winter.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
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| November Banquet / Special Event |
Nov 8th,
6pm-8pm |
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. Members are required to bring a dish to share.
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
Contact Joan Overmire at thomasovermire@sbcglobal.net
for more details.
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| December |
no meeting |
Happy Holidays! |
