Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – Academy 2015 Two “Tanuki’s” ……Preparation….. Last week saw […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – It’s that snow time of year again! The snow descended on us again last week and whilst it may have deterred a few visitors from calling fortunately it did not affect our class schedule. Let’s hope the next […]
An open window into the comings and goings of students and their trees attending our regular weekend and midweek bonsai classes under the ever watchful eyes of John Hanby. Classroom Corner – Are you looking at the right angle?….. Sometimes the position in the pot is Ok especially with established trees which have been styled […]
Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – Joy of Bonsai, Bath 2000…..My Demo….. It was a great honour to be asked by Dan Barton […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – Newstead Four Demo Tree This Pinus Sylvestris was […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A busy Midweek Workshop….. Snow and traffic congestion stopped two of my regulars attending todays class but with six students raring to go it still turned out to be a hectic day. In addition to trees brought along […]
An open window into the comings and goings of students and their trees attending our regular weekend and midweek bonsai classes under the ever watchful eyes of John Hanby. Classroom Corner – Derek’s two Junipers…..making progress! Derek brought these two Junipers to a recent open workshop. He had spent some time at home wiring both […]
Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – Cotoneaster…..the missing pictures….. The original article relating to this tree was posted on the 16th July 2014 under […]