BONSAI UNI
Learn to make Australian Bonsai
Join us at Tree Makers Design for a new approach in bonsai education. Register for the first offering of our new 4-day classes to hone your seasonal skills with provided trees at our garden, or bring your own.
August 24th-27th
Repotting - Broadleaf Species
Repot provided trees
or
bring your own.
Attend the full 4 day course
or
attend and pay per day
Syllabus -
Day 1 (thurs) - Repotting 101
Lecture: Broadleaf specific physiology & Repotting processes
Tutorial: Repotting demonstration
Practical: Repotting prep - Top dressing, soil sifting/mixing, tools and chopstick creation.
Day 2 (fri) - Repotting 102
Lecture: Stages of root development in the container
Practical: Repotting task based on skill level: refinement repot, secondary transition repot or primary new tree repot.
Day 3 (sat) - Preparatory Development Repotting 103
Lecture: Understanding ‘Preparatory material’ and its phases.
Practical: Understand the use of ‘preparatory development’ repotting. Assist in setting up the root systems of young plants. Also experience planting of trees into grow boxes on both young and older material to fulfil material preparatory development goals on.
Day 4 (sun) - Containers / rocks / container-less plantings 104 / 204
Lecture: Container selection, including stones & slabs
Practical: Repotting on stones and slabs. Optional avant-garde project (Nothofagus rainforest style moss mound)
Logistics -
Days: August 24th-27th (Thursday - Sunday)
Time: 10am-5pm
Locally catered lunch provided (If you have specific dietary requirements we suggest bringing your own)
Cost* -
$850 AUD for the full 4-day course
Or attend and pay $240 AUD per day
* A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. The remaining balance isn’t due until the end of the class.
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