Bonsai Training Classes

Bonsai Training Classes – Inspire Inform Involve

This course covers the following:
• General Maintenance
• Pest Management
• Pruning
• Styling
• Basic Wiring and Fertilisation

Japanese Black Pine - Summer Care

This course covers the following:
• Candle cutting
• Needle Reduction and Energy Management
• Styling
• Pest Management
• Summer Care for your pine

Japanese Black Pine - Autumn Care

This course covers the following:
• Bud Selection
• Needle Reduction
• Pruning
• Wiring and Styling
• Autumn Fertilisation

Wiring Techniques and Tips

This course covers the following:
• Wiring Techniques
• Using the correct strength wire
• "Stepping Down"
• "Locking"
• Guidelines for high quality wiring of your bonsai

Repotting

This course covers the following:
• Pot preparation and selection
• Root reduction
• potting medium preparation
• Securing your tree to the pot
• Care Guidelines Post Repotting

Juniper Care - Wiring and Styling

This Juniper Bonsai Training Course has been designed to provide you with the why, when and the how to successfully advance your Juniper Bonsai.

We will cover -
• Horticultural aspects of Feeding, Watering, Repotting, Propagation, Pests and Disease
• Creation of Jins and Shari, Preserving Deadwood
• Pruning and some very common mistakes corrected
• Wiring and styling your Juniper

Deciduous Defoliation

This course covers the following: • Why, When and How to Defoliate • Partial and Complete Defoliation • When not to Defoliate • How Often

Intermediate Bonsai Course

This runs over 4-6 sessions throughout the year to allow for a wide range of topics to be covered. There are four primary seasonal sessions with the topics to be covered specific to the time of year. You are invited to start the training at any time of the year.

Horticultural Principles – Feeding – when and what and why, Go from surviving to thriving, Watering, Pests (plants, insects, animals etc), Positioning

Wiring Techniques & Using Guy Wires

Repotting – Root work to maximize your nebari, Mix selection, Securing your tree, After care

Design Principles – Negative space, Triangulation & Creation of Depth, Branch Structure – Deciduous vs Conifer, Trunk and Branch Taper, Clip and Grow for ramification, Growth Patterns

Defoliation

Working with Japanese Black Pines – Summer and Autumn Seasonal work (These are nearly 2 of the sessions out of the four and will only be used with participants that are interested in learning more about JBPs)

Major Design Elements – Significant branch bending techniques, Using raffia/rubber, Leader Selection or Replacement, Sacrificial Branches, Primary Branch Development, 5 year project

Optional Additional Training Topics – ROR techniques, Aerial Layering, Slate planting, Jin and shari creation on junipers, Stock selection.

If you would prefer to learn in a private one-on-one environment then we can cater for that also.

All of our courses from Beginner, through the Intermediate Seasonal Courses and the more advanced Japanese Black Pine Training and Specialist Bonsai Courses can be catered for. We can also do a Workshop for a specific tree you would like to work on with Scott.

Together we can organise a suitable date and time and ensure your training needs are completely satisfied!

Prices vary accordingly so Click here to contact Bonsai Matsu and let us know how we can help!

Bonsai Matsu specialises in Bonsai Training Classes and more specifically Bonsai Classes for the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced hobbyist. The training starts with your area of need and then organically grows to include other areas of bonsai that are pertinent to the successful development and growth of your fantastic bonsai.

There is a maximum of 3-6 people per class. The Intermediate range of training classes cover the seasonal work required to keep your bonsai very healthy at different times of the year and looking beautiful. The Intermediate Classes are your next step from the Beginners Class.

Based in Glen Waverley, Victoria with Bonsai Training Classes times starting from 3 hours. Bring your trees to work on together or you may be able to train on some of my trees.

We also sell Bonsai Tools and Wire too which can be viewed on the day of your course or ordered here online.

Monthly Bonsai Workshop - 1st August 2018 FULL
- Held On: 01/08/2018
- Bring your own tree or trees (normally 1-2 trees will be enough) and get hands on in our monthly bonsai workshop groups. The workshops run for 2 hours and are great fun and informative.
  
  Workshops run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and only cost $30. Spaces are limited and booking early is advised.
Monthly Bonsai Workshop - 2nd August 2018 FULL
- Held On: 02/08/2018
- THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL – please email scott@bonsaimatsu.com for other available dates.
  
  This is the Wednesday Bonsai Workshop. Bring your own tree or trees (normally 1-2 trees will be enough) and get hands on in our monthly bonsai workshop groups. The workshops run for 2 hours and are great fun and informative.
  
  Workshops run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and only cost $30. Spaces are limited and booking early is advised.
  
  You can come along to any of the workshops. There’s no need to book for every month, just when you need some inspiration!
Introduction to Bonsai Training Course - 18th August 2018 FULL
- Held On: 18/08/2018
- This course is full! Next course 29th September 2018
  
  I offer a 3 hour Introduction to Bonsai Training Course that normally runs on a Saturday. I am located in Glen Waverley.
  
  You can bring along any trees you may have or you can work on a few of mine at this Introduction to Bonsai Training Course. I have tools for you to use or you can bring along your own tools. We cover the fundamentals of keeping bonsai, their pruning, care, styling and wiring as well as managing pests and disease.
  
  The course is a great foundation to start your bonsai journey. It’s always fun and informative. You’ll go home with the knowledge you need to successfully keep and grow bonsai. Comprehensive notes are provided. Class size is limited to 3-6 people so early booking is essential.
  
  This course is perfect for the absolute beginner!
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
  
  This course can be a great gift for someone special too. Contact us if you would like to organise a Gift Voucher.
  
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Introduction to Bonsai Training Course - 22nd September 2018 FULL
- Held On: 22/09/2018
- THIS COURSE IS FULL – next scheduled is 27th October 2018
  
  I offer a 3 hour Introduction to Bonsai Training Course that normally runs on a Saturday. I am located in Glen Waverley.
  
  You can bring along any trees you may have or you can work on a few of mine. I have tools for you to use or you can bring along your own tools. We cover the fundamentals of keeping bonsai, their pruning, care, styling and wiring as well as managing pests and disease.
  
  The course is a great foundation to start your bonsai journey. It’s always fun and informative. You’ll go home with the knowledge you need to successfully keep and grow bonsai. Comprehensive notes are provided. Class size is limited to 3-6 people so early booking is essential.
  
  This course is perfect for the absolute beginner!
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
  
  This course can be a great gift for someone special too. Contact us if you would like to organise a Gift Voucher.
  
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Intermediate Bonsai Training - Spring
- Held On: 20/10/2018
- The Intermediate Bonsai Training – Spring Course is one of series of Intermediate classes that run throughout the year. Topics covered are specific to your Bonsai during the Spring season.
  
  Intermediate Bonsai Training Spring
  
  Overview of requirements specific to Spring including –
  - Pest and Disease prevention and management
  - Feeding your bonsai for the best results
  - Styling and Shaping your Bonsai and managing the new spring growth
  - Branch development
  - Branch structure
  - Wound repair techniques
  The course runs for 3 hours, from either 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm. You are encouraged to bring along your trees and we will cover the theoretical aspects as well as the hands on to take your skills further.
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
Introduction to Bonsai Training Course - 27th October 2018
- Held On: 27/10/2018
- I offer a 3 hour Introduction to Bonsai Training Course that normally runs on a Saturday. I am located in Glen Waverley.
  
  You can bring along any trees you may have or you can work on a few of mine at this Introduction to Bonsai Training Course. I have tools for you to use or you can bring along your own tools. We cover the fundamentals of keeping bonsai, their pruning, care, styling and wiring as well as managing pests and disease.
  
  The course is a great foundation to start your bonsai journey. It’s always fun and informative. You’ll go home with the knowledge you need to successfully keep and grow bonsai. Comprehensive notes are provided. Class size is limited to 3-6 people so early booking is essential.
  
  This course is perfect for the absolute beginner!
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
  
  This course can be a great gift for someone special too. Contact us if you would like to organise a Gift Voucher.
  
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Intermediate Bonsai Training Course - Defoliation and Summer Care
- Held On: 01/12/2018
- The Intermediate Bonsai Course – Defoliation and Summer Care covers the horticultural principles of caring for your bonsai during summer, pest and disease control and prevention and more specifically, the technique of defoliation for deciduous species. This is a great hands on course that will ensure your skill level and confidence improves.
  
  The Intermediate Bonsai Training Course runs over 4-6 sessions throughout the year to allow for a wide range of topics to be covered. There are four primary seasonal sessions with the topics to be covered specific to the time of year. You are invited to start the training at any time of the year.
  
  There are no prerequisites to do this course. Class size is limited and it’s a fun, friendly and informative environment. Bring your trees or work on some of mine to ensure your techniques are perfect. Comprehensive course notes are provided to ensure you gain the skills needed to take your bonsai to the next level.
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai - Summer Decandling Training - FULL
- Held On: 08/12/2018
- THIS COURSE IS FULL.
  
  To successfully grow and develop Japanese Black Pine Bonsai you must know the technique of decandling. Create a second flush of growth, reduce needle length and shorten the distance between internodes.
  
  Comprehensive course notes provided and my Japanese Black Pines will be available for you to train on also. Practice makes perfect for this techniques and I will make sure you get it right!
  
  I have been trained on these techniques in Japan with the best and I want to pass on this information to you.
  
  Click here to email regarding this course.
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