Beginners Bonsai Course (LONDON, UK)
Sat, 05 Oct
|Feltham
It equips you with the skills and confidence to nurture and sculpt your bonsai. The course will teach the essential techniques to maintain a healthy and vibrant bonsai. If you want to attend, please click the RSVP button, and I will send you the details.
Time & Location
05 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 BST
Feltham, 92 Raleigh Rd, Feltham TW13 4LS, UK
Guests
About the event
Course Overview
Celebrating over 15 years as our most popular offering, the Beginners Bonsai Course is an intensive, one-day workshop designed to immerse you in the art of bonsai. This course suits novices yet remains a valuable learning experience for more seasoned enthusiasts, blending theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Course Modules
101:Bonsai Culture and Care
You will be introduced to bonsai, its origins and evolution, and our nine-point bonsai care program. You will learn the basics of locating your bonsai, proper watering and feeding, and housekeeping tasks that will keep your bonsai healthy and vibrant.
102: Styling Bonsai - Pruning With Intent
Bonsai need regular and timely pruning and shaping. You will learn when and how to prune and style your bonsai while keeping them healthy, vibrant and beautiful. We explore available bonsai techniques while being sensitive to the bonsai’s ecological and horticultural needs.
103: Stressfree Bonsai Repotting
Discover the signs that your bonsai needs repotting and learn the correct approach. The module includes an introduction to soil science, repotting techniques, and methodologies to ensure successful, stress-free repotting.
Course Format
Each module is structured into a lecture segment and a hands-on practice session, allowing you to apply what you've learned. This format is designed to help you meet and anticipate the needs of your bonsai, ensuring its long-term health and vitality.
Dates and Times
The course runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
Fees
The course fee is £150, and a non-refundable booking fee of £75 is due upon registration. The remaining is payable a week before the day of the course.
TO BOOK A PLACE. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME USING THE RSVP BUTTON ABOVE OR RING ME ON +44 792 8052986
General Information
Sessions will occur indoors and outdoors, so please dress appropriately for London's changeable weather, preferably in layers. Please keep hydrated throughout the day. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. Participants are advised to bring a packed lunch.
Post-Course Opportunities
Participants are encouraged to join our varied workshops and frequent sessions designed to enhance their skills and confidence in bonsai cultivation. Engage with our online forum to connect with past and present students and enthusiasts, and explore our blog for a comprehensive database of plant species suitable for bonsai.
Explore more advanced and specialist workshops to further your expertise in bonsai through our online course listings on the Bonsai Courses Workshops page.
If for any reason we have to cancel the course a full refund of all monies paid will be made.
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