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SUMMARY:Annual Bonsai Workshop\, Picnic & Auction with David Bressem
DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecasted weather\, this event has been rescheduled to the following Saturday. We hope to see everyone on Saturday\, July 25! \nOur annual summer event returns\, hosted by David Bressem in his West Hatfield bonsai garden. The day kicks off with a hands-on BYOT (“Bring Your Own Tree”) workshop\, followed by lunch\, and wraps up with our always lively bonsai auction. \nFeel free to bring a chair\, relax in the garden\, and enjoy the day. \nBYOT Workshop 9:00 – 11:00 am\nBring your own tree and receive styling guidance\, tips\, and hands-on advice from experienced club members. \nPotluck Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nHot dogs\, hamburgers\, soda\, and water will be provided by the club.\nGuests are invited to bring a side dish\, snack\, or dessert to share. \nPlease use the form to RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing.\n View the Potluck Sign-Up Sheet (Read Only) → \nAuction 1:00 – 4:00 pm\nThe summer and holiday auctions are two of our primary fund raising activities. Kindly bring auction items to help support the club and make the auction even more fun for everyone. Bonsai material\, pots\, tools\, stands\, supplies\, and other practical items are appreciated. \nPool\nGuests\, family members\, and children are welcome to attend and enjoy the in-ground pool. Children must be supervised at all times in and around the pool area. \nBonsai Sale\nA selection of David’s bonsai trees are also available. If interested\, please visit pvbonsai.org/sales.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/annual-bonsai-workshop-picnic-auction-with-david-bressem/
LOCATION:David Bressem’s Home\, Ask for address.
CATEGORIES:Auction,Picnic,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Bonsai Sale\, Pittsfield\, MA
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URL:https://www.instagram.com/p/DaiQloLubBk/#new_tab
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Bonsai Sales
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Bonsai Presentation\, Agawam Library
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public.
URL:https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15606890#new_tab
LOCATION:Agawam Library\, 750 Cooper St\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Swap\, Tag and Swindle with Kris Springer
DESCRIPTION:Buy\, sell\, swap & share! No need to sign up\, just show up. \n  \n
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/swap-tag-and-swindle-with-kris-springer/
LOCATION:Kris Springer’s Home\, Please ask for address.
CATEGORIES:Swap & Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T170000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai BYOT Workshop with Mark Arpag
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Mark Arpag in this hands-on Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT) workshop\, where you’ll receive personalized guidance and styling advice for your own bonsai. \nThis workshop replaces our monthly meeting. Silent observers are welcome.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/bonsai-byot-workshop-with-mark-arpag/
LOCATION:Doug Taylors’s Home\, Please ask for address.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Root Stand Carving Workshop with Sean Smith
DESCRIPTION:Create your own handcrafted bonsai root stand under the guidance of renowned woodcraft artist Sean Smith. Working from a prepared wood blank\, you’ll learn carving techniques and design principles while shaping a unique display stand for your bonsai or accent plant. Sean will provide demonstrations and personalized instruction throughout the workshop. \nLater in the evening at 7:00 pm\, Sean will lead our September Monthly Meeting with a demonstration on bonsai display\, which is open to all. \nLearn more about Sean Smith at Bonsai-Suiseki.com \nInterested in learning more about the art of root stand carving? Read Adam Lavigne’s workshop recap\, featuring Sean Smith\, for an inside look at the carving process and what participants can expect. Read the workshop recap
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/bonsai-root-stand-carving-workshop-with-sean-smith/
LOCATION:Doug Taylors’s Home\, Please ask for address.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting September
DESCRIPTION:September’s Monthly Meeting will feature guest bonsai artist\, Sean Smith of Custom Oriental Wood-craft. Sean will lead an evening demonstration focused on creating bonsai display\, open to all. \nEarlier in the day\, starting at noon\, Sean will host a hands-on workshop on bonsai root stand carving. Spots are limited. \nLearn more about Sean Smith at Bonsai-Suiseki.com \nInterested in learning more about the art of root stand carving? Read Adam Lavigne’s workshop recap\, featuring Sean Smith\, for an inside look at the carving process and what participants can expect. Read the workshop recap
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-september/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting October
DESCRIPTION:Details for our October Monthly Meeting are coming soon.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-october/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November
DESCRIPTION:Details for our November Monthly Meeting are coming soon.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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