Bonsai Class for Beginners - 11th of May Saturday 10am - 11:30am

Hosted at 4/199 Toorak Rd. South Yarra.

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of bonsai? Well, this class is perfect for you!

Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art form of growing miniature trees in containers, which help us connect to nature.

Hosted in collaboration with Bonsai Sensation Nursery and Botanicah, Southside's biggest plant warehouse; this hands-on class is designed for beginners, where you can enter a slow paced, relaxing and calm environment.

Bonsai means ‘plant in a tray, ' where this involves stunting a tree's growth by skilful branch and root pruning. The tree is also prohibited from developing by keeping it in a small container.

When you begin to bonsai, you are shaping the idea of a tree, that belongs somewhere in the future. Bonsai are often passed down through generations as heirlooms, leaving a legacy of hope, serenity and grace.

In this class, you will put together your very own bonsai tree.

You will learn how to:

• Select your outdoor tree
• Select your pot
• Consider style
• Wiring
• Repotting
• Pruning

• A planted bonsai
• The tools and knowledge on how to develop your own bonsai
• Scissors, wire, potting mix and tools are available for students to use during the class