"...shall be to promote knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the art of bonsai to its members and to the general public through meetings, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, publications or other means."

Ann Arbor Bonsai Society

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2008 Calendar of Events
Quick Overview


January 23 - Indoor Mini Bonsai Demo -- Go to complete Calendar.
February 27 - Slide Presentation of Bonsai and Japanese Gardnes -- Go to complete Calendar.
March 8 - Penjing Workshop -- Go to complete Calendar.
March 22 - Beginner's Class, Pt. I -- RESCHEDULED
March 26 - Juniper Styling Demo -- Go to complete Calendar.
March 29 - Beginner's Class, Pt. I -- NEW DATE Go to complete Calendar.
April 5 - Beginner's Class, Pt. II -- Go to complete Calendar.
April 9 - Marco Invernizzi Workshop -- Go to complete Calendar.
April 12 - Beginner's Class, Pt. III -- Go to complete Calendar.
April 19 - Beginner's Class, Pt. IV -- Go to complete Calendar.
April 23 - Grafting Demo -- Go to complete Calendar.
April 26 - Larch / Maple Workshop -- Go to complete Calendar.
May 3-4 - All Michigan Bonsai Show -- Go to complete Calendar.
May 10 - Beginner's Class, Pt. V -- Go to complete Calendar.
May 28 - Mike Hagedorn Lecture -- Go to complete Calendar.
May 29 - Mike Hagedorn Workshop -- Go to complete Calendar.
June 14 - AABS BBQ -- Go to complete Calendar.
June 25 - Air-layering Demo/Lecture -- Go to complete Calendar.
July 23 - Focusing on Maples -- Go to complete Calendar.
August 27 - Pedro Morales Demo/Lecture -- Go to complete Calendar.
August 28 - Pedro Morales Workshop 4pm-8pm-- Go to complete Calendar.
September 24 - 2008 AABS Club Auction -- Go to complete Calendar.
October 4-5 -- 2008 AABS Bonsai Show -- Go to complete Calendar.
October 22 - Problem Trees -- Go to complete Calendar.
November 10 - AABS Annual Banquet and Mini-Exhibit -- Go to complete Calendar.
December - No Meetings

 NEXT MEETING OF THE ANN ARBOR BONSAI SOCIETY


OCTOBER 22, 2008 7:30pm (socializing begins at 7:00pm)
LOCATION: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium
PROBLEM TREE REVIEW AND CRITIQUE. (Bring your own tree)


Presented by: Connie Crancer, Cyril Grum, Bill Heston, and Jack Wikle.
Members are invited to bring in any bonsai or any plant material for bonsai (no limit on number) on which they would like advice on work that can be done on-the-spot and work that could be done in the future. Those who are willing are also encouraged to bring their tools and wire to do before the group whatever work can be done at this season. Order of discussion will be determined by drawing owner names and our panel will critique as many trees in turn as time allows. (Bring your own tree).

EDITORIAL NOTE: There are many opportunities to learn about growing/training bonsai trees, but this may be among the best. These experienced growers share their observations, techniques, insight and skills in a very positive learning environment. If you have a tree that might require a little bit of expert advice, then you really should attend. You never know, you might be one of the lucky participants to have your tree worked upon!

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Also! AABS has recently acquired a substantial number of bonsai pots that will be auctioned at this meeting. Should be a lot of fun!
Hope to see you all there!


Join or renew your membership
in the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society!

If you have not already done so, this would be a good time to renew or join the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. AABS is an active group that offers much to membership. The small annual membership fee is more than compensated by the quality of monthly meetings, opportunities to meet with experienced growers, and the bonsai education you will receive. For special programs and workshops there may be additional fees, but even in these instances the value is unsurpassed.
Join AABS now!



 

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