Bonsai Society of the Carolinas

[WavyGaby]

Hello,

I am VP of the Bonsai Society of the Carolinas. We typically meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10 am. We also sprinkle in additional events. The meeting locations vary but we are in or around Charlotte, NC

Check out our website www.bonsaicarolina.org

I am excited to annouce that
Julian Tsai, bonsai professional from southern California, and trained at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka, Japan will be flying in and offering a weekend of events for BSOC members that you dont want to miss!

A deciduous and broadleaf evergreen demonstration and workshop is on November 2, 2024 at Robinson Presbyterian Church from 10 am to about 12:30. Following the demo, we will have a Satsuki Azalea workshop where 3-gallon Wakaebisu Azaleas will be provided, and paying attendees will work with Julian to develop a future bonsai. The cost for the Azalea workshop is $50 and the trees are provided. Limit 8-spots. Please sign up on the Website and then pay via https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TH25F43Q9YHNQ.

The demo will be at Robinson Presbyterian Church from 10 am to about 12:30 and is free to attend!

The Azalea workshop will be at Reedy Creek Park, picnic shelter #5 after the Demo. We will start around 1:30 pm. You must be pay at time of registration.

Then, on November 3, 2024, we will have a BYOT(s) workshop with Julian at the Bonsai Learning Center. The cost for this is $100 each and signups are on the website.

I hope to see you there! Pic for fun

 

[bwaynef]

Is membership necessary to take the BYOT workshop? What is the cost of membership?

 

[19Mateo83]

Is membership necessary to take the BYOT workshop? What is the cost of membership?

I believe you do have to be a member to BYOT…. But, membership is only $50

 

[bwaynef]

I just signed up. If I need to be a member, I'll become one when I get there.

 

[WavyGaby]

Is membership necessary to take the BYOT workshop? What is the cost of membership?

Hey, yes membership is required for the workshops. A $50 membership bought in October will last through the next year. Tons of value in the membership including a free bonsai 101 with 1 gal Procumbens, annual picnic and auction, Christmas party, a couple nationally recognized professional demos / workshops, raffles with lots of cheap goods, etc.
Go to our webpage and click on the envelope link to register your info and receive newsletter. You can pay for membership when you come to the next meeting or We/I can send you a link to Paypal.
Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[WavyGaby]

I just signed up. If I need to be a member, I'll become one when I get there.

Welcome to the club!

Yep, sounds good. I can also give you the paypal link if thats easier.

 

[WavyGaby]

Most of the 2025 calendar is posted on our website. See the website link in my signature. We meet in and around Charlotte, NC on the second Saturday each month.

Januarys meeting is postponed until Jan 25th due to weather. Its yamadori collection on about 30 acres of hardwood forest and Bella Bonsai 50% off sale.

Some notable events include a repotting workshop at Bonsai Learning Center in March; a forest design and workshop in May; Big Chops in June; Tyler Sherrod in July; potters workshop at Preston Tolberts potting studio in August. I have a couple other fun ones pending, too.