Four Week Beginner Bonsai Course - Completed
at National Arboretum Canberra
Wednesday, 4 September 2019 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) + Add to calendar04/09/2019 17:3004/09/2019 19:30Australia/SydneyFour Week Beginner Bonsai CourseFour Week Beginner Bonsai Course
Wednesday, 4 September 2019 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Organiser
National Arboretum Canberra
0262078484
arboretum@act.gov.au
Address
National Arboretum Canberra
1 Forest Drive
Molonglo Valley
ACT 2611 Australia
To be held in the Terrace Room located between the Discovery Garden and The National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. To access the Terrace Room, please follow dirt road at the top of the and walk towards the Village Centre.
Event web page: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/84003National Arboretum Canberra
1 Forest Drive
Molonglo Valley ACT 2611
AustraliaNational Arboretum CanberrafalseDD/MM/YYYY2880
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Details
This four week beginner bonsai course covers the essentials for creating, styling and maintaining bonsai. By the end of the course, students will have taken home four potted bonsai and be confident in how to nurture their creations. This course is perfect for those wishing to gain experience in different styles including: informal upright, cascade, forest and literati. Held in the Terrace Room each Wednesday for 4 weeks. Suitable for ages 8+. Please note, this course will require a minimum of ten participants to go ahead. The Terrace Room is located next the the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection and can be accessed after hours by following the dirt road from the top tier of the car park.
Session 1: Wednesday 4 September
·Introduction
- Create a bonsai from raw material
- Learn trimming, wiring & potting.
Session 2: Wednesday 11 September
·Create a bonsai from raw material
- Learn feeding and tree health
Session 3: Wednesday 18 September
·Create another style of bonsai
- Learn annual maintenance
Session 4: Wednesday 25 September
·Create another style of bonsai
- Learn pest management
- Learn pruning and future development
We look forward to seeing you!
