Tree Gathering Trip
September 20 - 22, 2008 (Saturday-Monday)
$30/person registration, plus $20/tree
Field trip to the Eastern Sierra (White & Mammoth Mountains to gather native trees in nature. Limited to 8 people. Contact us for more information.

 Tree Gathering Trip
September 25 & 26, 2008 (Thursday & Friday)
No Cost. Gift to Lotus Bonsai requested.
Up I-80 corridor for California & Siera junipers, lodgepole, Jeffrey & western white pines, and western hemlock. Two separate one-day trips; no stay over. Limited to 6 people. Choose your day. Contact us for more information.

 Work on Students' Bonsai
October 4 & 5, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost $45/person, per day
Students will bring one or more of their own trees, wire and tools. We will focus on wiring, styling and pruning that can be done during the fall months in preparation for winter.

 November 8, 2008 (Saturday)
Peter Adams Cohort #1
Session 4, Year 1
See information at the bottom of the page.

 Work on Students' Bonsai
November 15 & 16, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost $45/person, per day
Students will bring one or more of their own trees, wire and tools. We will focus on wiring, styling and pruning that can be done during the fall months in preparation for winter.

 Amur Maple Shohin Forest
December 6, 2008 (Sunday)
Cost $155
Create a unique forest with 10-15 trees in glazed ceramic tray. These are 5-10 years old with great trunk movement, small leaves & wonderful fall color. Last year's class filled up so fast; we are bringing this class back due to popular demand.

 Root Over Rock Maple (Class 1)
December 13,2008 (Saturday)
Cost $140
We will use trees that have been especially trained for this purpose. They have long roots with a lot of trunk movement and are 8 to 10 years old.

 Root Over Rock Maple (Class 2)
December 20 & 21, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost $85
Two separate classes for students who have completed Class 1 the previous year/s; they are to bring their trees. This is the next step in the process. We will expose the roots and repot into the appropriate Bonsai pot. These compositions were begun 1 to 3 years ago.

 Work on Students' Bonsai
January 10 & 11, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost $45/person, per day
Students will bring one or two of their own trees, wire and tools. This time will be spent discussing the students' trees, making decisions about the future of each tree and taking decisive action to advance the design.

Create your Own Bonsai
January 24, 2009(Saturday)
Cost $60
Bring your own pot & tree or buy from our nursery. Create your own design based on tree selection. We will provide wire, soil and other materials.

 Work on Students' Bonsai
February 7 & 8, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)
Cost $45 per day
Students will bring one or two of their own trees, wire and tools. This time will be spent discussing the students' trees, making decisions about the future of each tree and taking decisive action to advance the design.

Rock Planting
March 7, 2009 (Saturday)
Cost $175
We will create a landscape planting on a rock, Chinese style, utilizing different trees and accents.

Peter Adams Cohort #1 Year 2
March 7. 2009 (Saturday)
May 16, 2009 (Saturday)
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)

Takahiro Mori will be returning to the U.S. and Lotus Bonsai Nursery from early April to early May 2009. Many of you are familiar with his work. His schedule fills up fast. Contact us immediately to schedule your date.
$350/day for private collections
$400/day for group workshops.
Taka's workshops at the nursery will be announced separately at a later date.

World-renowned Bonsai artist, Peter Adams is again offering an extended learning experience for an 8-person cohort; one day every four months for three years, working to advance the development of your Bonsai. Students are expected to continue to develop the same tree throughout the course.
Cost is $95 per session. Contact us for details.