Newsletter – March 2014

Bonsai Notebook

Jim Barrett will be our presenter at the March 8th meeting.  Involved in bonsai for more than 50 years, Jim has participated in the growth and development of the bonsai art throughout Southern California and around the country.

He was driving by the San Gabriel Nursery in 1954 and noticed…Read More »

Newsletter – February 2014

Bonsai Notebook

Our February meeting program will feature Al Nelson. Al provides a very entertaining and informative demonstration.  With the assistance of the helpers he brings, there will, no doubt, be many things going on at the same time.

Al is a native Californian, born in Berkley.  He started his working life…Read More »

Newsletter – January 2014

Bonsai Notebook

Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner

Please bring a salad, fruit dish, or dessert. The club will provide the main dish. Bring bonsai related items for the raffle, so we can continue to have our biggest raffle of the year.

Now is also the time to renew your club membership. We welcome anyone…Read More »

Newsletter – November 2013

Bonsai Notebook

Kathy 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…Read More »

Newsletter – October 2013

Bonsai Notebook

We welcome back Marcus Juniel as our October presenter.  Marcus has been involved in bonsai since the 1990’s.  He has studied with Harry Hirao, Ted Matson, David Nguy, Roy Nagatoshi, and Jung Soo Kim from Korea.  Marcus is known for his work on conifers including California junipers, shimpaku…Read More »