Latest updates from the John Hanby Bonsai School & Newstead Bonsai Centre

Pic of the day…….

August 30th, 2010

Click here to find out about our exciting new series of images >>


John’s trip to New Zealand and Australia October 2009 - Part Three

August 28th, 2010

Click here for Part Three of John’s trip down under! >>


Demo Day Three - Further Details Announced

August 26th, 2010

Click here to find out what the chosen material is for the next in our series of Demo Days >>


Christmas Special - Sunday 12th December

August 23rd, 2010

Click here for further details of the material that has been selected for the Christmas Special on 12th December >>

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David Jones Pottery Class - 2 places now available

July 26th, 2010

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we now have two places available on the popular pottery class with David Jones of Walsall Studio Ceramics on Saturday 31st July. Call the nursery on 01977 610040 or email us at john@johnhanbybonsai.co.uk to book your place now!


Beginners Day Two - July 2010

July 24th, 2010

Click here to see some photographs from our latest beginners class held in July >>

Enjoy the before and after photographs, which give you some idea of what the students achieved on their very first bonsai styling class.

We are now running three beginner’s courses a year, the next being scheduled for November 2010. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact the nursery for further information or e-mail john@johnhanbybonsai.co.uk


Newstead 4 - Less than 9 weeks to go!

July 23rd, 2010

As Newstead 4 draws closer, click here for the latest news >>


Bonsai Classes & Workshops - Dates for the second half of 2010 announced

June 28th, 2010

We are pleased to announce that we have now published our class list that runs through to the end of 2010. We continue to run the popular Open Workshops and Midweek Workshops plus workshops covering Junipers and Larch.

Click here to see the full list >>


Extra Time Class Sunday 27th June - Only two places remaining

June 19th, 2010

This class is for all students, from beginners to advanced. You purchase/provide your own raw material/Bonsai for advice on styling, refinement, repotting or further development just like a normal open workshop. BUT this class is restricted to a maximum of 6 participants, which will allow for more in-depth discussion and hands-on help from John. A chance to give you and your trees the attention they deserve. The cost of this workshop is £35.

Book your place now!


Looking Good This Week

June 14th, 2010

Click here to see what’s looking good this week here at Newstead >>