November Meeting at Miyata Bonsai
Dear Atlanta Bonsai Society Members,
We are delighted to announce a special opportunity to visit bonsai artist Kenji and his wife, Toyoko, at their home and garden in McDonough on Saturday, November 21.
The day will include a morning bonsai demonstration and garden tour, followed by an optional hands-on workshop. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
Saturday, November 21 – Demonstration & Workshop
9:45 AM – Meet at Publix for Transportation
Please arrive at the following Publix location by 9:45 AM:
Publix at Westridge
2158 GA-20
McDonough, GA 30253
Everyone will meet at Publix rather than at Kenji’s home. Kenji’s students will pick up attendees at Publix and drive them to his home, where the demonstration begins at 10:00 AM.
Parking at the home is limited, so please do not drive there yourself. The home’s address will not be shared.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Itohiki Demonstration and Garden Tour
Enjoy a demonstration by Kenji followed by a tour of his private bonsai garden.
- Free for ABS members
- Limited to 20 attendees
Register for the Free Morning Demonstration
12:00 PM–1:00 PM – Lunch Break
Please bring your own lunch.
1:00 PM–3:00 PM – Hands-On Bonsai Workshop
Bring your own trees for personalized instruction and styling guidance from Kenji.
- $75 per participant
- Limited to 7 participants
Register for the Afternoon Workshop:
Kenji may also have bonsai trees available for purchase during our visit.
Please note: Advance Eventbrite registration is required for both activities. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members wishing to attend both sessions should register for each separately.
December Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
Hold the afternoon of December 12th, for the club’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Party as we close out the year. Details will be updated as we get a little closter to the event.
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
- Shannon Salyer
- Jonas Dupuich
- Rodney Clemons
- Adam Jones
- Kenji Miyata
- Kathy Shaner
- Tyler Sherrod
- Jerome Kellerhals
- Sergio Cuan
- Eli Akins
- Mike Lane
- Julian Adams
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