The Bonsai Learning Center
The Bonsai
Learning Center is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and is a
full service bonsai nursery and teaching center. It is an excellent place to
learn more about bonsai and to share with others the joys and experiences which
come with the practice of this ancient and exciting art form.
4416 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Phone: (704) 392-9244
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other times by appointment only
2008 BLC Calendar Of Events Click here to see a calendar of events for the Bonsai Learning Center which includes a listing of all workshops, classes and other events scheduled at the studio.
The 2008 Schedule of Classes and Workshops is now available. We've got some great programs planned for this year including a special workshop with our visiting guest artist, Rodney Clemmons on Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. We also managed to find some outstanding Japanese Arakawa Cork Bark Maples and some excellent Mikawa Japanese Black Pines. Click on Rodney's photo or the link above for full details.
The Bonsai Learning Center offers a regular schedule of beginner, intermediate and advanced educational programs. The Center is owned and operated by Randy Clark, an internationally recognized bonsai artist and teacher with more than a quarter century of experience.
Picnic
& Open House
June 21 and 22, 2008
The Bonsai Learning Center's Summertime Picnic and Open House for 2008 is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. We hope you will be able to join us for our big garden party. This year's guest artist is Rodney Clemmons from Atlanta, Ga. He will be doing demonstrations on both Saturday and Sunday. Both demos are free and open to the public. In addition, the weekend's activities will again feature a special exhibition of the BLC's student works. This will be the third year for our students to show you what they can do. Don't miss it. As always, we will be offering great discounts on our pre-bonsai, finished bonsai, tools, soils, books and other supplies. And of course no picnic would be complete without a plentiful supply of free hot dogs, chips, baked beans, cold slaw and peach tea. Its our big blow out of the season and we hope you can join us. We've made several additions to the garden including a brand new "tea house." If you would like to see some photos of last year's festivities, you can click on this link. Mark your calendars NOW and plan to stop by and share a little bonsai hospitality with your friends at the Bonsai Learning Center.
Would
You Like Information On The Art Of Bonsai?
We have a special area designed to give you information on various aspects of the art of bonsai. When you visit it you will find documents and illustration on a number of topics. If you wish, you may print out or download the documents of your choice. If you have a specific question or problem you can also write us and we'll try to help solve your problem
Are You Looking For Bonsai Books And Supplies?
OUR
ONLINE STORE MAY HAVE WHAT YOU NEED. We invite
you to browse through our large selection of tools and other equipment as well
as hard and soft cover books. If you see something you like you can order it
online or call for more information. We carry a full line of bonsai supplies
from tools to soil and wire.
Are You NEW To The Art Of Bonsai?
Our
BEGINNER BONSAI STARTER KIT is one of the many excellent selections we have
available online. This kit has been especially designed with the novice in mind.
We looked at a lot of kits for sale on-line and in trendy mall stores such as
Nature Company and Museum Shop. We came to the conclusion that none of them were
worth much. That's when we decided to put this one together. Its got everything
you'll need to get a good solid start on your bonsai adventure and we know that
it's the best kit you will find anywhere at any price. Everything you'll need to
start your own bonsai is in the kit... and that includes the tree. To
find out more about it click here!
Is Your Club or Group Looking For a Speaker?
WE
CAN PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CLUB OR GROUP. In
addition to teaching classes here at the Center, Mr. Clark has traveled and
lectured extensively throughout the US and in Europe. He can provide
instructional programs and workshops on bonsai at your convenience and in your
area.
A copy of Mr. Clark's Resume is available at this site along with a schedule of fees and booking requirements for those clubs and organizations who may wish to engage his services.
Would You
Like To See Some Of Our Bonsai?
We have prepared a special page which contains formal studio photographs of some of the bonsai in the personal collection of our instructor and teacher, Randy Clark. This Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) show here is a good example. It is one of the trees which appears in Mr. Clark's book Outstanding American Bonsai and was obtained as a foundation planting about 20 years ago and has been in training as a bonsai for about the same length of time. The tree measurers about 17 inches in height and is planted in a brown tokoname ware pot with a dragon motif which complements the sinuous movement of the junipers trunk. Click here to see more of the trees in our collection.
Would You Like To Take A Tour Of The Center?
2005
will mark the tenth year for the Center. We're very
proud of our facility... We think its getting better every day. We would like to
show you around. Please select from:
OR
And Now For Something Completely Different!
Inquiring minds want to know... Are you any good at solving puzzles. We have prepared 3 levels of picture puzzles. Each level has 3 pictures and gets progressively more complex. So... How lucky do you feel punk! Just click on our bug friend at the left and let the fun begin.
WEB LINKS
The North Carolina Arboretum is one of the nation's outstanding facilities for the study and development of arborculture . It's also a great place to visit. Located in Asheville, NC, the Arboretum is also home to one of the Southeast's finest collection of bonsai including a newly opened Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Would you like to see a special slide show we have prepared of the Bonsai Exhibition Garden? Just click this link.
Each year the North Carolina Arboretum hosts a two day event in mid October known as the Carolina Bonsai Expo. This event is packed with activities, demonstrations and workshops of interest to all bonsai enthusiasts and in addition to the Arboretum's own collection, features displays of bonsai by clubs and societies across a six state region. Would you like to view a 14 minute slide presentation on the Carolina Bonsai Expo? JUST CLICK THIS LINK
Bonsai Society Of The Carolinas
The Bonsai Society Of The Carolinas is the local bonsai group here in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan area. The club meets on a monthly basis at The Bonsai Learning Center. Programs, activities, membership information and meeting times can be found on this site. One of the best ways to grow in the art of bonsai is to become active with a bonsai club or group in your area.
South Carolina Upstate Bonsai Group
A new bonsai study group is forming in the upstate area of South Carolina. The group is in its early stages of development, but shows great promise. If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in the world of bonsai in South Carolina's upstate region, this link may be of interest to you.
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