Bonsai classes
Beginners: 0-5 years Bonsai experience
Intensive Beginner Classes 2026
Class 1: Sunday January 11
Introduction to bonsai:
The 5 basic bonsai styles & their rules
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Critique trees
Class 2: March 8
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Bonsai soil
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How to repot a bonsai tree ( example with a tree from the instructor)
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Watering
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Work on your bonsai tree
Class 3: June 21
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Sketch your future tree
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Wiring techniques
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Work on your bonsai tree
Class 4: August 16 (AFTERNOON 1 PM to 4.30PM)
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Design Principles
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Pruning and Pinching
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Work on your bonsai tree
Class 5: October 4
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Pot Selection
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Growing trees in the ground
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Work on your bonsai tree
Class 6: November 8
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How to collect trees
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Preparation of trees for winter storage
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Work on your bonsai trees
Classes will be held at the Raleigh Police Club starting at 8.30 AM and finish around 12 PM (unless otherwise noted)
The total cost of the 6 classes is $ 80/pp (non-refundable). To be paid no later than January 1, 2026.
TBS will provide wire and refreshments
The 2026 class teachers will be Gabrielle Monetti, Drew Leonard and Brent Tripp
Intermediate: >5 years of experience in bonsai
Intensive Intermediate Classes 2026
Class 1: February 22
The foundation for a bonsai: Nebari
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What is a good Nebari
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How to get a good Nebari
Class 2: April 12
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Customized to Students needs
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Work on bonsai trees
Class 3: July 26
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Customized to Students needs
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Work on bonsai trees
Class 4: August 16
Customized to Students needs
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Work on bonsai trees
Class 5: September 13
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Customized to Students needs
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Work on bonsai trees
Class 6: December 13
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Visit a bonsai garden
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Work on bonsai trees
Classes will be held at the Raleigh Police Club starting at 8.30 AM and finish around 12 PM
The total cost of the 6 classes is $ 100/pp (non-refundable). To be paid no later than January 1, 2026.
Maximum of students accepted is 10. (First come first served}
TBS will provide wire and refreshments
The class teacher will be senior member Ed Lauer