Picnic & Open House 2007

June 15 - 16 - 17

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday & Sunday

Scroll down to find out more about what's scheduled for this weekend.... Who our  guest speakers are... and all the sizzling summer discounts on bonsai materials and supplied we will be offering.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Friday, June 15

10a.m. to 6 p.m.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP, 

Japanese Black Pine (Mikawa var.) with Jim Doyle

Sorry this event is closed to all but registered participants

This is an all day workshop. We have obtained a number of exceptional pre trained Japanese Black Pines of the Mikawa variety for this special workshop with Mr. Doyle. These are some of the best specimens we have seen at the BLC in the last decade with excellent informal upright trunk movement and almost classical branch placement. If you have been thinking about acquiring a black pine, this is an opportunity to get an excellent one and learn pine technique from one of America’s best teachers as well. We are very pleased to be able to offer them for this event. Each tree stands about a foot high and is planted in a ceramic bonsai container. Morning and early afternoon will be spent working on the pines. During the remainder of the day you may bring material of your choosing. Bring tools & wire. A buffet luncheon will be provided. Sorry This Class Is Full.

 

 

Friday, June 15

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BLC Invitational Bonsai Exhibition

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For the second year in a row the BLC  is sponsoring an Invitational Bonsai Exhibition.  The purpose of the exhibit is to showcase the works of  our   students over the past decade.  The response to last year's exhibit  was resounding and so we're planning an encore presentation this year.  In 2006 the display included more than 30 bonsai featuring the works of students from   High Point, Winston-Salem, Spruce Pine, Spartanburg, and throughout the Carolinas as well as the Charlotte metro area.

 

 

  

Saturday, June 16

10 a.m.

DEMONSTRATION - Informal Upright Style Bonsai with Randy Clark 

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Randy Clark is the owner and resident instructor at The Bonsai Learning Center.  He has been practicing the art for more than three decades and teaching for more than two .  He is an experienced speaker and has presented educational programs for clubs and other bonsai organizations  throughout the US and in Europe.   He is a former editor of "Bonsai Magazine" a frequent contributor to several bonsai journals and the author of  "Outstanding American Bonsai."  His program will feature the informal upright styling of a rather nice 3 gallon Shimpaku juniper which he has been saving for just this occasion.

 

 

 

Saturday, June 16

1 p.m.

DEMONSTRATION - by Special Guest Artist, Jim Doyle

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Pennsylvania’s Jim Doyle is one of America’s most respected and talented bonsai artists. His involvement in the art spans more than three decades and has taken him across the United States and throughout Europe and Asia. His mild-mannered, quiet and respectful approach to the art of bonsai has helped earn him a reputation as one of the most popular instructors in the US. In addition to a busy touring schedule, Jim also operates a full curriculum of bonsai classes from his Nature’s Way Bonsai Nursery, near Harrisburg. We are fortunate to have Mr. Doyle with us for our open house.  The subject for Mr. Doyle's demonstration has yet to be determined.  

 

 

 

Saturday, June 16

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BLC Invitational Bonsai Exhibition 

Our special exhibition of student trees continues .  This exhibition is free and Open To the Public. 

 

 

Sunday, June 17

1 p.m.

DEMONSTRATION by Guest Artist Jim Doyle

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BLC Invitational Bonsai Exhibition

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

OPEN HOUSE DISCOUNTS

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY

20% OFF ALL BONSAI POTTERY - TOOLS - WIRE -BOOKS - SOILS  AND OTHER HARDGOODS

20% OFF ALL PRE-BONSAI PLANT MATERIAL

15% OFF ALL FINISHED & SPECIMEN BONSAI

 

PLUS.... FREE EATS !  

Don't forget,... It's a Summertime Picnic.  We'll we'll have lots of FREE FOOD.  including Hot Dogs, chips, Baked Beans, Ice Cold Lemonade, Cookies, Fresh Fruit and More.

Our Sizzling Summer Discounts... The Educational Programs, The exhibiiton of our student's bonsai and the Free Groceries are just our way of saying "Thank You" to all our students, customers and supporters who have helped to make the Center grow over the years.  We hope you will find time to join us for the festivities.