PITTSBURGH BONSAI SOCIETY
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

2011

Place

Phipps Garden Center (formerly Pittsburgh Civic Garden Center)
 

1059 Shady Avenue, corner of Fifth Avenue and Shady Avenue
 in Shadyside (Behind the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts )
Unless otherwise noted

Time
7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

January & February

 

No meetings....stay home and read

Mar 14 Mon 7pm Split meeting: Beginners' Demo w/ Bob Dietz.
Bob Grealish demonstrated the wind swept style. 
Apr 20 Wed 7pm Juniper Workshop...Members styled, potted and wired a staked juniper.
May 21-22 Sat 10-5
Sun 10-4
Spring Bonsai Weekend...Annual event showcasing members' creations, along with vendors, workshops and the silent auction
June 15 Wed  7pm Mugo pine Workshop
Jul 20 Wed 7pm Annual Auction   Going, going, gone. Bob Grealish took home a $5
paper clip holder.
Aug. 13

 

Sat  11am Picnic at the Grealish Farm
Sep 21 Wed  7pm Workshop..."Trash to Treasure" 
Oct 19 Wed 7pm Needle plucking pines for next season with Bob Grealish
Nov 16 Wed 7pm Split meeting: Winterizing for beginners plus an advanced topic 
Dec 7 Wed 6:30pm Annual Holiday Party                                  

                                                                                                             
Addenda:

  • Visitors are welcome at regular meetings and at the Spring Weekend.
  • Each Member should bring tools, wire and supplies to each workshop meeting.
  • Members should consider bringing a bonsai to display at the regular meetings.  Also bring any plants you want to get advice about.
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