| Bonsai Basics Class |
| Formerly known as "Class of 2006" UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE, CLASS MEETS ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH IN ROSEVILLE (See second map under Maps to Our Meetings.) For questions, contact Jeff Lorch at Lorcrest@hotmail.com All MBS members are welcome to attend Bonsai Basics Class! APRIL IS A BIG-BONUS MONTH AN EXCITING LISTEN - LAUGH - AND LEARN PROGRAM PLUS A RAYNER BONSAI POTTERY STUDIO TOUR! Saturday, April 1, 10:00-Noon - Sara Rayner has offered an Open House for Bonsai Basics students and other novice-to-intermediate club members! (Study groups/board members are encouraged to make other arrangements. ) Driving directions are below. Email Jeff Lorch with any questions. Directions from the cities: Hwy. 61 South to Red Wing, and turn right on Pine St. in town, up the hill to 4th St. Sara's studio is located at 4th and Pine - It's the Carriage House NEXT TO the large house on the SW corner of the intersection. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. - This month's Bonsai Basics topic is Styling Your Bonsai, with Greg Fiebing and Kirk Hedberg, two of our club's best bonsai artists. This is always one of the most entertaining and informative classes, so don't miss it! Basic styles, proper pots, jin and shari, best styles for different species - plus Kirk and Greg's own special "creative styling" tips. |
| TENTATIVE 2006 CLASS SCHEDULE May - Sources of Bonsai/Nursery Tour June - Wiring and Shaping July - Suthin Sukosolvisit? August - Como Conservatory Tour September - Winter Care/Dormancy October - to be announced November/December - No class scheduled |