Chris Xepapas - Developing a very interesting juniper into a Bonsai
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Bonsai Society of Victoria
2y ago
28/03/22 Topic: Developing a very interesting juniper into a Bonsai Presenter: Chris Xepapas from Heritage Bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en Chris Xepapas demonstration at our Monday Club meeting was brilliant as he developed a very interesting juniper into a bonsai that in a few years will become a treasured item. A very stimulating and educative experience for all of us ..read more
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Masterly transforming a neglected juniper into a bonsai by John Hayman
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Max Yodgee
2y ago
11/09/21 Topic: Transforming a neglected juniper Presenter: John Hayman We had the opportunity to observe the transformation of an old Juniper Squamata stock Victor had neglected for a very long time. John has gained vast experience over very many years working with and learning from many of our experienced members. Two years ago, he accepted an opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship with Master Wyn Lee, the leading Penjing artist in Malaysia. During his time in Asia, he also studied with the brilliant Robert Stevens. John was a guest demonstrator in China, Malaysia and Indonesia. John ..read more
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Four fantastic demonstrations of Airlayering techniques
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Max Yodgee
2y ago
11/09/21 Topic: Air Layering Presenters: Victor Byrdy, Stuart Grierson and Max Yodgee Air-layering is an important tool for bonsai growers, as we are able to air layer and then sometime later, remove it from that tree. We can select a branch that has suitable movement, taper, fruit or flowers and then remove that branch to create a plant from that part. This saves a considerable amount of time…for instance a wisteria takes anything up to 10 years to flower, but by airlayering it will flower the next year ..read more
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Penjing presentation and demonstration by Shane Boyce
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Max Yodgee
2y ago
23/08/21 Topic: Penjing style Presenter: Shayne Boyce Shayne Boyce a very talented exponent of the Penjing style will demonstrate how Penjing is different to Japanese Styling. Shane’s obsession started with great enthusiasm in 1982. He went on to study advanced Bonsai techniques with Dorothy Koreshoff and gained my Nippon Bonsai accreditation in 2001. Shane was very active in Western Australia, demonstrating at the club level and also at the AABC Conferences on many occasions. He has travelled extensively and studying with Penjing masters. Shanes strong horticultural background allows him t ..read more
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Growing Natives as Bonsai Trees
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
2y ago
24/02/21 Topic: Growing Natives as Bonsai Trees Presenter: Neil Padbury from Shibu Bonsai www.shibuibonsai.com.au ..read more
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Repotting a Juniper
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
2y ago
17/08/21 Topic: Repotting a Juniper Presenter: Scott Jackson ..read more
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Field Grown Trees for Bonsai
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
2y ago
26/07/21 Topic: Field Grown Trees for Bonsai Presenter: Neil Padbury from Shibu Bonsai www.shibuibonsai.com.au ..read more
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January Weekend Workshop: Figs
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
3y ago
Fig Demonstration By Tom Cockram Saturday 9th January 12.30 – 4.00pm On Saturday we at last able to conduct a BSV Meeting. It has been a long time since we were able to physically meet and how wonderful it was! Covid requirements were implanted to keep us all safe and we are able to have up to 80 people attending our meetings, About 25 members attended and enjoyed the opportunity to meet fellow members and enjoy bonsai in a convivial atmosphere. A very happy day and the start of many more to come. After the demonstration we set to work to improve our techniques and bonsai. Advice was freely av ..read more
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Events have resumed for 2021!
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
3y ago
Please wear your name tags to help us remember who you are as it's been a long time since we had face to face physical activity at the club venue. Covid requirements for BSV meetings: Wear a mask. When entering disinfect hands. Register via QR code or attendance sheet. Kitchen is closed. Clean up and pack away when you depart. Observe distancing ..read more
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Novice Program: Session 2
Bonsai Society of Victoria | Advancing The Art of Bonsai in Australia
by Nicole Denton
3y ago
Academy of Bonsai Art: Semester 2 A fabulous day of learning last Saturday with 10 participants. Tutors Mark Ludlow and Victor Byrdy spoke and demonstrated on the topics of quality bonsai soil, fertilisers and the two design styles, formal upright and slanting. Participants were provided with juniper stock and created one of the two styles demonstrated. Very engaging session with terrific creative results. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fulls ..read more
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