Bonsai by the River 2015

[SteveW]

You are invited to participate in a weekend of demonstrations and tutored workshops with two well-known bonsai artists. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow bonsai lovers in the scenic location of Port Panthers on the beautiful Hastings River, Port Macquarie

Featuring demonstrations and workshops by highly respected bonsai artists:
Grant Bowie (Canberra Bonsai Society Inc)
Chris Allnutt (Australian National Bonsai Association Inc)

Saturday 18 to Sunday, 19 July 2015
(Closing Date for Registrations: 9 July 2015)

Tree Display: Registrants are invited to bring one bonsai for display and optional critique by Grant and Chris. or
Trading Table: Registrants are invited to bring bonsai and bonsai related items for sale on the trading table. A 10% commission will be payable to Wauchope Bonsai Workshop Group.
Commercial Sales Tables: Sales of bonsai material, tools, pots, wire and handmade pots will be available from Ray Nesci Nursery, Penny Davis (Mudlark Pottery) and Lynette Smith.
Woodworking: Daiza making assistance will be available from master daiza maker George Reissis [ ]on Monday 20 July in Wauchope.

Contact: Jan Briggs phone 6585.3995 or email: jan.briggs2@bigpond.com

[xIIRevoEvoS]

What are the cost as an audience watching the demo?

[SteveW]

Once you pay to attend for the day or weekend, there is no extra charge to watch the demos or workshops.

[SteveW]

If your trees are feeling heavier each year, book in for a workshop with the master of growin' shohin, Chris Allnutt.

Chris Allnutt is one of the weekend's demonstrators. He has a broad background as both a student of bonsai and teaching students of both Imperial Gardens Bonsai and the School of Bonsai. H Chris has attended two world bonsai conferences and travelled to China, Korea and thrice to Japan on bonsai tours. These days he prefers to work with minis, as they are more challenging than larger trees.

[Grant Bowie]

Looking forward to the upcoming event. This will be the first I have attended this area for workshops etc.

Grant

[SteveW]

It's 3 weeks till registration for the weekend closes.

Twenty two people have registered for the weekend so far. They are from Coffs Harbour, Central Coast, Sydney and Canberra.

Come and join the fun.

[dansai]

Are there still places in the workshops?

[Corymbia]

Dear Dansai

Still places left in the workshops if you respond quickly - fill out and return registration form to me electronically - my email address is on the front of the flyer. If you are unable to attach reg form electronically, just email me your requirements. You will be assured of a great weekend of bonsai with great tutors and very friendly bonsai enthusiasts from all over. We will look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful part of the country.

Regards
Jan

[SteveW]

Folks, it is one week till registration closes for this great weekend with Grant and Chris as our teachers for the weekend. I'm looking forward to a wonderful weekend of bonsai and making some new bonsai friends.

If you haven't done it yet, download the form and register, then pick a tree to work on at one of the workshops, pick another one to be humbly proud about on the display table, and bring some cash to go shopping.

[SteveW]

There are over 40 registrants from Canberra, Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Armidale, Port Macquarie, as well as our own club members.

Remember, registration closes this Thursday (9th).

[Paul W]

What is the price for the general public. ?

[kachmica]

What is the price for the general public. ?

Paul I feel that this was a case "just sits"
The Flyer at the first post tells you all.

[Paul W]

What is the price for the general public. ?

Paul I feel that this was a case "just sits"
The Flyer at the first post tells you all.

So it seems that you have got to pay 60 bucks to spend money on the sales table, if that is the case I might 'just sits' a bit more.

[Sean M]

Paul I feel that this was a case "just sits"
The Flyer at the first post tells you all.
So it seems that you have got to pay 60 bucks to spend money on the sales table, if that is the case I might 'just sits' a bit more.

You could also watch the demos. Take notes on what the instructors are doing so you can take the knowledge back and work on your own stuff.
Then you could go to the sales tables.....

[dansai]

Registration is in under 10 mins.

Been in and got some great mini pots from penny Davis and 3 trees from Clinton Nesci, 2 of which I'll take to a workshop with Grant Bowie this afternoon. Also got a workshop with Chris Allnut tomorrow for which I brought stock with me for.

Already met some lovely people and looks like it will be a great weekend. Must say I'm a little bit excited