Bonsai NotebookBob Pressler will join us in May to demonstrate his bonsai artistry. We can look forward to an informative presentation. Bob grew up in New York and studied informally with Frank Okamura at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in the early 1970’s. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookThe April meeting guest will be Tom Vuong. Tom is a popular member of our club with his wife Hannah. He is the past president of the Vietnamese Bonsai Society and has been involved in bonsai for over 20 years. Tom is a self-taught bonsai artist, and has developed an amazing understanding of the art of bonsai. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookBring your tools, wire, and favorite tree to the March meeting. The meeting will feature Roy Nagatoshi who will host a workshop. Roy is a well known bonsai master who learned the art from his father, Shigeru Nagatoshi. Roy grew up working at his father’s nursery, Fuji Bonsai Nursery in Sylmar; now owned by Roy and where he teaches classes. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookOur guest for the February meeting will be Fred Miyahara. Fred comes to us from the San Diego area where he is the club sensei and past president of the San Diego Bonsai Club. He is also a member of Nampu Kai and the California Bonsai Society. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookSanta Anita Bonsai Society
Holiday Raffle & Potluck
Please don’t miss this very special event. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookKathy Benson will be with us at the November meeting to share her styling talents. Kathy brings an extensive art background into her bonsai work. She has a degree in fine arts and has designed and painted prints, posters, and greeting cards using different mediums. She got started in bonsai while living on the east coast and was self-taught. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookOur October meeting features the founding president of our club, Jim Barrett. Jim has been involved with the bonsai art since the 1950’s. He bought his first trees from the San Gabriel Nursery. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookWe have an exciting program planned for the Sept.9 meeting. It begins with another summer road trip and potluck dinner. This time at the home of David and June Nguy in Chino, where we will have the opportunity to see David and June’s magnificent bonsai collection; address and directions later in the newsletter. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookJoin us at the August meeting when we welcome back Cesareo Perez as our demonstrator. Cesareo is another of our local bonsai artists who make the Southern California area so rich with talent. Continue reading
Bonsai NotebookMeeting Time And Place: July 8 at 6pm
at the Home of Peter & Marissa Macasieb
Our July meeting will once again be hosted by Peter and Marissa Macasieb at their home in West Covina (directions available on our website here) due to a concert conflict at the Arboretum. Continue reading