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by Lawrence LeClaireThird Thursday Member’s Workshop
Mar 18th: Make plans to stop by the Free Third Thursday Workshop on March 18. The workshop begins at 7PM. Last chance to polish up your trees for the MARCH 2010 show. Prepare your moss and top dressing. Also, don’t forget, now is the time to start prepping for our May Show as well. So, bring a couple trees by the Hall of Flowers and get advice from advanced members of the club. March! Spring is here! If you haven’t finished your repotting chores, time is running out...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireThird Thursday Member’s Workshop
Feb 18th: Make plans to stop by the Free Third Thursday Workshop on February 18. The workshop begins at 7PM. Time to finish major work on those trees and repot! Also, don’t forget, now is the time to start prepping for our March Show. So, bring a couple trees by the Hall of Flowers and get advice from advanced members of the club  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireThird Thursday Member’s Workshop
Jan 21st: Make plans to stop by the Free Third Thursday Workshop on January 21. The workshop begins at 7PM. Time to start major work on those trees! Also, don’t forget, now is the time to start prepping for our March Show. So, bring a couple trees by the Hall of Flowers and get advice from advanced members of the club. January - quite possibly the busiest month of the year for bonsai work. So first, catch up will work from the Fall...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireDecember Third Thursday Member’s Workshop
Dec 17th: Make plans to stop by the Free Third Thursday Workshop on December 17. The workshop begins at 7PM. Take a break from your shopping. Winter weather is here so time to start major work on those trees! Also, don’t forget, now is the time to start prepping for our March Show. So, bring a couple trees by the Hall of Flowers and get advice from advanced members of the club. Last month of 2009 and the first serious full month of bonsai work...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Basics Class II - Wiring Workshop
Oct 17th: October 17, 2009 -Bonsai Basics Class II - Wire Workshop. Our wiring workshop will be held from 10AM-2PM at the Hall of Flowers. The cost of the workshop is $30 and includes workshop materials, wire, and plant material. The instructor will be Lawrence LeClaire. Please speak to Lawrence at the next meeting or call 415-200-8967 for more details  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireThird “Thursday” Member’s Workshop
Oct 14th: ALERT!!! DATE CHANGE AND LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE THIRD THURSDAY BSSF WORKSHOP. Make plans to stop by the Free Third Thursday Workshop on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE COUNTY FAIR BUILDING. The workshop begins at 7PM and is a lot of fun for everyone. Time to think about Fall bonsai work. So, bring a couple trees by and get advice from more experienced members of the club  read more »
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by Eric SchraderJune Free Members’ Workshop - 3rd Thursday
Jun 18th: Come in for our free 3rd Thursday workshop to take advantage of all the experience and knowledge of the senior members of BSSF! In June take some time to sit down and wire all the new growth on your trees.  Wiring is the fastest way to make a branch useful.  Instead of cutting it off wire it! Fertilization should be continuing on trees through the growing season, don't stop fertilization until the fall...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Basics Class I -Beginner’s Workshop - May 16
May 16th: Part I of our Bonsai Basics Class will be offered on May 16 at the Hall of Flowers from 10AM-2PM. This class is a basic introductory course to the bonsai hobby and serves as the basis for all club workshops and activities. We cover bonsai styles, fundamentals, tools, and tree design. The cost is $65 and includes instruction, literature, and two trees. We will supply basic tools and wire. Membership in BSSF is required...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Basics Class I -Beginner’s Workshop
Feb 21st: Part I of our Bonsai Basics Class will be offered on February 21 at the Hall of Flowers from 1:30-4:30PM. This class is a basic introductory course to the bonsai hobby and serves as the basis for all club workshops and activities. We cover bonsai styles, fundamentals, tools, and tree design. The cost is $60 and includes instruction, literature, and two trees. We will supply basic tools and wire. Membership in BSSF is required...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Basics Class II - Wiring Workshop
Jan 17th: We are introducing Part II of our Bonsai Basics Workshop series. The class will cover wiring basics and techniques. The class will be held at the Hall of Flowers on January 17 from 10:00AM-2:00PM. The cost of the workshop will be $25 per participant. The Bonsai Basics Class I is a prerequisite for this class. For your workshop fee, you will receive literature on proper bonsai wiring and a Shimpaku juniper for practice...  read more »
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