Editor’s Notes
May 2024
2024 Show Poster
By Tung X. Dao and Diana Nakano
This year’s show poster is inspired by the changing colors of fall. It celebrates the joy of autumn with the colors of a deciduous bunjin and the text, “Fall in love with bonsai.” The artwork is acrylic on canvas by Diana Nakano on canvas and the poster design is by Tung Dao.
Diana considers herself an artist and takes that into every part of her life. She has done everything from visual effects to face painting. For this painting, she wanted to bring some Jackson Pollock-like energy to the tree. Diana has always loved the motion in Pollock's work. She hopes that this piece will grab people's attention and inspire them to try bonsai.
The design is a big departure from previous posters and flyers that we have done in the past. It is inspired by Tung’s visit to an exhibit titled Queens of Their Discipline at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich featuring large format posters by women designers. Taking the design elements from these posters and implementing them in a smaller format presents a few challenges along the way. The end result is a striking poster that showcases the beauty of a fall show—something that makes our club’s show unique very year.
We hope you enjoy this poster. Please share it with your family, friends, and perhaps ask a local hangout spot to display it for us. Thank you! 🌳
Upcoming Events
Annual Lotus Bonsai Nursery Sale
The event that you all have been waiting for is coming up soon. It’s time again to replenish your collection and get special deals on all our Bonsai trees and pre-Bonsai materials.
The Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Garden’s Annual Spring Sale is on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. We open our gate no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and close no later than 4:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Scott Chadd
Bolet Salvador
Lotus Bonsai Nursery
1435 Lower Lake Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-9681
(530) 957-3969 Mobile 🌳
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Show
Hello Bonsai Friends, Club Facilitators, and Bonsai Professionals,
I’d like to invite you and your clubs to our 39th annual Sei Boku Bonsai Show June 1st and 2nd. This is actually our 40th club anniversary as well. We hope this invite finds you personally, as well as your clubs, thriving and enjoying your trees as we are almost officially starting Spring. Busy but exciting time of year.
Please forward this flyer to your club members or customers.
We very much appreciate your help in enhancing the bonsai community by helping to get the word out about our 39th Bonsai Show. Especially looking forward to seeing you if you can make it. Mark your calendars.
Take Care,
Marsha Mekisich
SBBK Show Coordinator
Marin Bonsai Club Show
The Marin Bonsai Club will be returning to the Marin County Fair for our first show after the pandemic. Our show hours will be from 11am-9pm July 3-7.
Show Tree Highlight
The display from the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Jack Christiansen.
UPCOMING Club Events PROGRAMS
Christian Sierra—All about Bonsai Soil
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7:30pm
Midori Bonsai Club
Join us for an evening of bonsai expertise led by Christian. Learn about bonsai soils, watering techniques, and choosing the right fertilizers. Whether you're new to bonsai or looking to enhance your skills, this discussion is for you. Discover tips for watering in San Jose's warm climate and selecting the ideal soil mix. Gain insights into organic vs. commercial fertilizers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced club members and start your bonsai journey on the right foot. Join us for our first Thursday meeting and grow with us!
OPEN WORKSHOP
Thursday May 19, 2024, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club
This is also an open workshop. Bring in your trees and we’ll help you with any questions you may have. There will be a board meeting at 6:30pm, an hour before our regular meeting time.
Wiring Workshop with JT
Thursday May 19, 2024, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club
JT will be showing club members in a mini-demonstration on how to wire a tree. Those that want to learn how to wire a tree are encouraged to take advantage of this Bonsai Fundamentals program.
Correction: JT’s wiring demo was incorrectly listed on the third Thursday of May. The correct date is the first Thursday of June.
Beginner’s Workshop
Thursday June 18, 2024, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club
Juan Cruz will begin our 2024 Beginner’s Workshop. This is an excellent way to get started in bonsai for completely new beginners through intermediate artists who want additional material and training. A 10 dollar fee is payable to John Thompson for materials. Sign up by the first Thursday of March to be included in this program.
Note: The last workshop has been rescheduled to June.
Midori 61st Annual Bonsai Show
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Quinlan Community Center
Our club’s 61st annual show has been scheduled. Get those trees ready. It will be here sooner than we think! 🌳
UPCOMING BONSAI EVENTS
For an up-to-date list, check out the Golden State Bonsai Federation events page.
Pacific Bonsai Expo
October 26-27, 2024, Oakland, California
pacificbonsaiexpo.org
The Pacific Bonsai Expo is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, formed in 2023. We aim to promote bonsai learning, and encourage bonsai practice and display at a high level. The organization runs a biannual bonsai show with entries from around the United States juried by a panel of accomplished artists. Accepted exhibitors for each show become the judging panel. PBE believes that by promoting bonsai excellence that more people will be inspired to learn and create bonsai. 🌳
