Latest News – March 9 classes, 72 places – 4 left! Repotting – Pots and compost in stock!
March Classes Sat 7th Pines one 1 place Sun 8th Workshop Sold out (NEW) Wed 11th Workshop Sold out Sat 14th Workshop […]
Month: February 2015
Classroom Corner – A few recent stylings…..
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 – A few recent stylings….. These days I find most students are bringing existing trees from their collection for ongoing advice relating to seasonal […]
Memory Lane – Does size matter!!!
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 – Does size matter!!! In my very early bonsai years one of the first things I did was […]
Studio Stories – “The Dragon’s Tail”…..the story of a White Pine (Part Four)
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 – “The Dragon’s Tail”…..the story of a White Pine (Part […]
Topical Times – The things you find in a bonsai pot???
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – The things you find in a bonsai pot??? A couple of weeks ago a customer dropped this large Ficus into the nursery for repotting. On the face of it a fairly simple innocuous little task. The compost that the […]
Classroom Corner – Academy 2013 Tanuki Project Update
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 – Academy 2013 Tanuki Project Update The original posts on this blog appeared under Classroom Corner in January, April, and August 2013 with a brief […]
Memory Lane – Deadwood alive and well at Newstead 4 September 2010
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 – Deadwood alive and well at Newstead 4 September 2010 Deadwood on bonsai…..jins and shari……some people love it, some […]
Latest News – February/March classes almost sold out….Four extra classes (2nd Update)
Class Availability February Sat 7th Maples one Sold out Wed 11th Workshop Sold out Sat 14th Extra time 2 places Sun 15th Workshop Sold […]