Good Bonsai school?

[Shirley46]

Hello,

I am new to Bonsai and new to this site. I am wanting to learn how to do these fine trees. But im not sure were to go to learn.

Are there any good schools in sydney teaching this? Any suggestions would be wonderful.

Shirl

[Chris H]

as your on the Northern Beaches I would look up Megumi and Alex Bennett they are in Myoora Road at Terry Hills.

[Regan]

Go see Leong at Bonsai South, not sure if he runs classes or not but he has some great trees and some good books on figs and his pine book is coming out soon

cheers Regan

[Shirley46]

Wow. Thankyou for that fast response.

I was just looking up 'The Lingnan Penjing Academy of Australia' This place looks good, and I love The Chinese Gardens but im not sure if i can get in..

I work in Haymarket area, so somewhere in town woud be ideal

[aussie4bonsai]

Sakura Bonsai Studio Inc. has been established for over twenty five years and meets on the second Sunday in every month at:

Seniors & Youth Centre Hall, Yulong Rd. Terrey Hills (directly behind the larger Community Centre Hall.)

We start at approximately 1.00pm and go through to about 3.00pm. If you would like to drop in, we would be happy to show you our club’s activities.

We have experienced tutors to teach you the art of Bonsai.

During the year we have guest demonstrators to our workshops to share their expertise, knowledge and also their humour with us.

afternoon tea and biscuits are available free of charge at the meetings. We always enjoy ourselves and learn from each other. So why not visit us and have a look. You will be under no obligation.
+MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Fees
The initial joining fee is $15. Student $5.

Annual subscription $30 single. Family (at the one address) $45. Student $5.

A $6 class fee is charged. This includes advice on styling, pruning, wiring, potting and presentation the traditional Japanese way.

We also have a keen interest in native trees which have an enormous range of species and make wonderful bonsai.

For further information, contact Sakura Bonsai members:

Beth Gallimore - 9984 7227
or
Garry Uebergang – 9924 2207

Sakura Bonsai Studio Inc.

Member of the Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Limited.
Member of the Bonsai Federation of Australia Inc.
Affiliated with the Garden Clubs of Australia Inc.

[Joel]

The School of Bonsai is highly recommended. They do mornings or afternoons, one class per week on the day of your choice (depending on skill level and class sizes). They are run by Clinton Nesci, a very accomplished australian bonsai artist and son of Ray Nesci, another great artist who owns one of the best bonsai nurseries in australia.

Information about the school of bonsai can be found here:
http://sob.ausbonsai.com/

Joel

[Hailun]

Hi Shil,
I am a student at The Lignan Penjing Academy of Australia, and am thoroughly enjoying the lessons, I highly recommend the course.

We attain a high level of skills from the very beginning, and continue to improve each lesson.

Come join our fellow students you will really enjoy classes and make lots of new friends.

Henny

[kcpoole]

As jay Mentioned, The School of Bonsai and North Rocks, is Good.

We run a Program of lessons that take a novice thru to advanced Skills in a Classroom setting
You will learn all about Trees and their care, Techniques of how to create and maintain Bonsai.

The Full "course" runs over 3 years and the first 2 are 1hr Demo / Lesson, and then a Workshop where you are encouraged to work on your own trees

You can enter the "Program" at any stage if your existing skills are appropriate, bot most people start at the "beginners" class ad then progress. Even people that this they are "Too advanced" fro the beginners classes, have after a few weeks decided to go and start again as they realised the skills learnt in the initial terms are important. Even so called Skilled artists would benefit from these classes.

ps, come along to the Schools annual show, next weekend, and see the trees that our Members produce
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Ken

[Shirley46]

WOW THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FEED BACK AND ADVISE I HAVE RECENTLY JOIN THE PENJING ACADEMY OF AUSTRALIA I AM VERY EXCITED.
THANKS AGAIN.