Monthly meeting 22 6 09

Tonights meeting was another very successful workshop with many trees brought in for discussion and styling. These nights work well because of all the willing helpers, so a big thanks to all involved.

Above is a sample of the excellent trees on display.

Monthly meeting 25.05.09

Richard began his demonstration with a discussion on rock planting and a description of the materials he intended to use.

His creation included a Chinese Juniper planted on a dished slab of sandstone. The juniper was pruned and wired to create the illusion of a tree growing in a windswept coastal position.

Looking good Richard.

Richard also created a mini to show us how easy it can be to transform a piece of nursery stock to a very beautiful tree in about 15 minutes.

A very keen audience looked on and thoroughly enjoyed the night.

Monthly meeting 27.04.09

Monday nights workshop was well attended considering the cold wet weather. There was a great range of trees worked on, and the display table was excellent. As usual there were plenty of willing helpers to ensure a successful night.

Monthly meeting 23.03.09

Tonight's demonstration saw David transform an old juniper. Through wireing and thoughtful placement of foliage he was able to totally transform the appearance of the bonsai. It was finally complimented with a crescent shaped pot.

Monthly meeting 23.02.09

Tonight's meeting was a workshop night. We had a strong turnout with a range of trees brought along to be worked on. Members with 'ask me' tags on were present to lend a helping hand and to provide advice on what direction the tree should and or could take. It was a busy night full of activity. Photos below.

Monthly meeting 26.01.09

Well, our first meeting for 2009 got off to a great start with a major piece of surgery and styling being performed on a Japanese black pine. A piece of ordinary stock with many faults was carved, bent and wired into a form that was much improved. It was a drastic operation that is rarely seen at demonstrations. What a great start to the year and hopefully a taste of things to come!

The tree as it arrived. It was wrapped the night
before in a wet towel to increase the barks flex ability.

It was then hollowed out via carving......

to form a channel where wires could be placed
and also to make the trunk more flexible....

...it was then wrapped in raffia and rubber .....

...And bent....

....then wired to form the finished product