Study Bonsai
Hone your skills and practice bonsai with us at Tree Makers. All classes and workshops are run by bonsai professional Hugh Grant at the Tree Makers garden and school in the Blue Mountains, NSW.
Tree Makers is a place to practice and study bonsai on an ongoing basis. Think of us as your bonsai gym, a place to hone your skills and develop exceptional bonsai. We encourage students of all skill levels and experience to attend our educational offerings. Our study experiences focus on following the seasons and advancing your trees through their various stages of development.
See below our latest upcoming Workshop offerings
Open Study Workshops
These monthly workshops offer students space, time, and resources to study and practice bonsai under professional mentorship. Open Study Workshops align with bonsai techniques that are appropriate for both the given season and the species you choose to work with. You will be guided to respond to your tree’s stage of development and adjust your techniques and approach according to the tree’s progress over time.
Apart from a short introductory lecture at the beginning of the day, our workshops are hands-on, with much of the time spent responding to your trees. Our aim is to deliver you the ability to study bonsai with seasonally-specific techniques, design, and horticultural applications to help you elevate your bonsai and your experience.
Bring your own tree or, work on skill-specific trees selected for you from our garden.
Click on a specific workshop for more details.
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Technical Workshops
Technical workshops are technique-focused tutorial and workshop sessions that will engage students in discussions and skill-building activities related to specific bonsai techniques. These workshops are designed to deepen your understanding and application of concepts and techniques, broadening the possibilities of bonsai practice.
More Workshops coming soon
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One-on-one study
You can engage with Hugh at Tree Makers Bonsai Studio for a One-on-one study session at a time that works for you. This study option allows for a completely tailor-made learning experience, setting the ground for you to delve deeper into critical bonsai practice.
Sessions can involve: seasonal maintenance, practical techniques, styling & design, or repotting.
Group study
Arrange a private group workshop with us at Tree Makers Bonsai Studio.
Max 4 participants only.
Home Visits and Study Groups*
Hugh can also come to you at a location such as your home to assist with tree work, offer tuition, or conduct styling and maintenance work on your collection.
For groups, form a study group to meet seasonally or organise a one-off workshop at your home or organisation.
*For home visits, travel fees will apply and will differ depending on location
