Bonsai Experts To Visit
THREE of the State's leading bonsai enthusiasts will head a two day workshop in Taree this weekend.
In a rare coup, the Taree RSL and Golf Punjing Bonsai Club has secured the services of Jan Briggs, Ric Roberts and Brenda Parker as special guests, to demonstrate and answer questions on all aspects of the art.
Jan Briggs has been practising bonsai for over 35 years and is secretary of both Illawarra Bonsai Society and the Bonsai Federation of Australia.
She has studied with many Australian and overseas teachers, attended all the major conventions and seminars in Australia, and given many demonstrations to clubs and community groups.
Her particular interest is growing natives as bonsai, as well as pines and junipers, saikei (landscapes) and suiseki (the Japanese art of stone appreciation),
Ric Roberts has a background as an artist/designer and has been involved in bonsai for 30 years.
He is the author of many articles for 'Bonsai Down Under' magazine and has travelled overseas to bonsai conferences and visited the collections of many contemporary bonsai masters.
Brenda Parker is the president of Illawarra Bonsai Society, inheriting her passion for gardening from her mother, which has since developed into a passion for bonsai. The favourite trees in her collection are azaleas, figs and privets.
The visiting trio will lead workshops on Saturday, the first day of the two-day Taree demonstration, to be held in the RSL and Golf Club's Casuarina Room.
Doors will open at 10am Saturday and 11am Sunday, and the public is invited to attend - either to listen to the speakers and learn about bonsai, or just to admire the collected work of the Taree club members and visitors.
Taree club has operated since 1996 (its name means ‘little tree') and members meet on the third Sunday of every month at 1pm.
They take plants along to the meetings and work on them, sharing experiences ideas and tips such as how and when to prune and fertilise.
Regular outings are held to Sydney and to shows in Sydney, Newcastle and Gosford.
The club's 26 members currently are spread across the Manning and Great Lakes areas, including Lansdowne, Wingham and Forster-Tuncurry.
New members are always made most welcome, and beginners are assured of plenty of help and support from the more experienced.
Anyone needing more information about either this weekend's workshop, or club activities, is invited to contact the president, Gordon Pope, on 6551 0198.
In a rare coup, the Taree RSL and Golf Punjing Bonsai Club has secured the services of Jan Briggs, Ric Roberts and Brenda Parker as special guests, to demonstrate and answer questions on all aspects of the art.
Jan Briggs has been practising bonsai for over 35 years and is secretary of both Illawarra Bonsai Society and the Bonsai Federation of Australia.
She has studied with many Australian and overseas teachers, attended all the major conventions and seminars in Australia, and given many demonstrations to clubs and community groups.
Her particular interest is growing natives as bonsai, as well as pines and junipers, saikei (landscapes) and suiseki (the Japanese art of stone appreciation),
Ric Roberts has a background as an artist/designer and has been involved in bonsai for 30 years.
He is the author of many articles for 'Bonsai Down Under' magazine and has travelled overseas to bonsai conferences and visited the collections of many contemporary bonsai masters.
Brenda Parker is the president of Illawarra Bonsai Society, inheriting her passion for gardening from her mother, which has since developed into a passion for bonsai. The favourite trees in her collection are azaleas, figs and privets.
The visiting trio will lead workshops on Saturday, the first day of the two-day Taree demonstration, to be held in the RSL and Golf Club's Casuarina Room.
Doors will open at 10am Saturday and 11am Sunday, and the public is invited to attend - either to listen to the speakers and learn about bonsai, or just to admire the collected work of the Taree club members and visitors.
Taree club has operated since 1996 (its name means ‘little tree') and members meet on the third Sunday of every month at 1pm.
They take plants along to the meetings and work on them, sharing experiences ideas and tips such as how and when to prune and fertilise.
Regular outings are held to Sydney and to shows in Sydney, Newcastle and Gosford.
The club's 26 members currently are spread across the Manning and Great Lakes areas, including Lansdowne, Wingham and Forster-Tuncurry.
New members are always made most welcome, and beginners are assured of plenty of help and support from the more experienced.
Anyone needing more information about either this weekend's workshop, or club activities, is invited to contact the president, Gordon Pope, on 6551 0198.
posted by Davor Novakovic @ Tuesday, May 03, 2005
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