Japanfest 2025
September 20th and 21st the club will host our annual bonsai exhibition and workshops at Japanfest at the Gas South Convention Center. The festival is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and from 10:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday. Set up for the club events is Friday the 19th, at 2:00pm.
More details can be found about the festival here:
The club will once again feature an exhibition of refined Bonsai provided by our members, as well as Kusamono bonsai and Suiseki (viewing stones).
For Japanfest Attendees, the club will offer “build a bonsai” workshops for up to 50 participants per day and offer to the public a wide variety of bonsai and bonsai themed merchandise.
Register for a workshop during the festival here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/atlanta-bonsai-society-35349374543
Japanfest is a fun, busy volunteer driven event. We could use your help to spread the load, as we share bonsai with the public. Got time to volunteer? Sign up and we can arrange complimentary tickets to the festival!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0A4FABAB2EA4FC1-absjapanfest
October Beginner’s Meeting
On October 8th at 7:00pm at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, please join the club for our Bonsai Beginner’s class. Featuring local hero and bonsai teacher Rodney Clemons of All Good Bonsai, there is no one better suited to take on the task of teaching how to grow bonsai in Atlanta, as Rodney has been an active grower and resident of the area for over 30 years.
Our format for these sessions is simple: Anyone may attend, but to bring a tree (or trees) we ask that you reserve a ticket. Participation is highly encouraged and we hope you will bring your trees and your questions!
Details: Wednesday October 8th at 7:00pm at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, at 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Final location on the property is yet to be determined.
October Meeting
On October 18th at 10:00am at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center please join your fellow club members and guest artist Rodney Clemons of All Good Bonsai for a club meeting devoted to the styling, growing and maintaining of Kingsville Boxwoods, one of the south’s great bonsai species. Rodney has long experience with Kingsville and with growing bonsai in Atlanta. Join us for some dry humor and a good time with tiny trees!
At noon, lunch will be provided for all attendees.
In the afternoon, join in for a hands on workshop, to get some assistance styling your trees, and to obtain in depth answers to your questions. This is Bring Your Own Tree Workshop! Please bring 3-4 bonsai to work on, and the club will provide wire and supplies. If you plan on attending the workshop, please attend the morning meeting, as many of the concepts taught in the workshop will be covered in the morning session.
Bonsai Workshops
We offer novice workshops led by a local bonsai professional and advanced workshops led by various guest artists. Since bonsai have needs based on the calendar our workshops are seasonal in nature.
Depending on artist demand, we may have more than one workshop session per weekend, so check the events page for times as the monthly meeting approaches. Please remain flexible with whether you can take morning or afternoon workshop. The cost of each workshop session is currently $75 for at least 3 hours, unless we are including tree or other materials, which may be extra. The club will provide wire to use at workshops and meetings; everything else you may need should be brought by workshop participant, including tree and tools.
Recent Guest Artists
- Young Choe
- Rodney Clemons
- Adam Jones
- Kenji Miyata
- Kathy Shaner
- Tyler Sherrod
- Jerome Kellerhals
- Sergio Cuan
- Eli Akins
- Mike Lane
- Julian Adams
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