BYOBonsai Pruning and Wiring Class, 6/10

Is it time you tamed that savage bonsai that's been growing like a W**d?

This is a BYOB (bring your own bonsai) class. Bring a Dandy Farmer bonsai or one that you've been growing, and learn how to properly trim, prune, and shape your tree with wire. This class is for anyone with a bonsai they currently grow that needs a trimming and re-styling. Please bring only one large bonsai, or two small bonsai.

Learn why it is important to prune and shape, what cuts to make, which branches should get wired, and how to wire. Create a vision for how you want your tree to look in the future. This is a great time to ask for advice on repotting and determine if that's necessary, too.

This class is for beginners to advanced intermediate, or those with some experience cultivating and styling bonsai.

Classes limited to 4 students for one-on-one instruction.

Materials Provided: wire, necessary tools. Other materials on site available for purchase.

About the instructors:

Shuto Mine apprenticed for 5 years at Kōju-en Bonsai Nursery in Kyoto, Japan before working in New Zealand and currently New York City. He brings a wealth of talent and knowledge, having worked on thousands of trees over his 8 years of practice. He specializes in shōhin bonsai, bonsai smaller than 20 cm and currently resides as artist-in-residence at Dandy Farmer Bonsai, Brooklyn, NY.

Matthew Puntigam lived and worked in Tokyo for 7 years learning bonsai techniques and garden skills while apprenticing at Kaneyama Landscape Design and Sinajina Bonsai Shop. He opened Dandy Farmer in 2016 to bring the art of bonsai and the benefits of working closely with trees to friends and communities in NYC.

*Reach out first if you are bringing one of your own bonsai and it is very old or large!

Host or Publisher Dandy Farmer