About Event:
Bonsai is the appearance of a tree miniaturised, representing the appearance of an old tree in nature.
Bonsai demonstrations will happen on the last Saturday of each month, each with a different topic so that enthusiasts can progress in their bonsai knowledge.
The Bonsai Garden is open to the public each day. Located outside the Chenrezig Institute Art Studio.
Every last Saturday of the month, Tenzin will be teaching bonsai workshops. (More information below.) Tenzin is also offering maintenance most Wednesdays for people owning their own bonsai trees but not interested in doing their own maintenance. Contact information below if you wish to make an appointment.
Visitors are welcome to come and wander through the Bonsai Garden at any time.
Bonsai demonstration
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST
Come join Tenzin at the Chenrezig Art studio for an Introduction to Bonsai . Participants will learn about the various methods used in the Art of Bonsai for transforming plants into bonsai and the practices for maintaining them.
This is a perfect session for a begginer to come and get a taste of the art of Bonsai.
About Teacher:
Tenzin is a regular dharma student at CI who started practising bonsai thirty years ago.
Now Tenzin is teaching bonsai classes at the Chenrezig Institute Art Studio. These practical sessions are part tutorial with a component having participants do some work so they learn and understand through experience.
Cost of the Workshop:
$50 - Cost of first class which includes the purchase of a young tree.
$25 - for following classes, students bringing in their own tree to work on.
How to book:
To register for the bonsai workshops, please email artstudio@chenrezig.com.au with ‘Intro to Bonsai’ in the title and let us know your name and contact.
Let us know how many people you are booking in for and whether you are bringing your own tree along, or needing a tree.
You will be able to pay by card for the studio on the day.
How to make an appointment for Bonsai maintenance
Tenzin is also available most Wednesdays to talk about Bonsai at the Art Studio, from @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm .
If you have any questions or a bonsai that needs some maintenance, please contact Tenzin for an appointment.
0439 773 585 or malenybonsai.22@gmail.com
Costing depends on the tree, size, species and work involved.
Whilst fees for this type work is difficult to set in concrete a guide will be:
small $ 40 medium $ 60 large $ 90
This cost is dependant on variable such as Age of tree, Style, amount of wiring, Pruning, both tree and roots, new pots needed etc.. However Tenzin will endeavour to keep the cost as low as possible.