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SUMMARY:MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies for a weekend of bonsai\, featuring artist demonstrations and critiques by Kaya Mooney\, Jonas Dupuich\, and Peter Warren. Enjoy hands-on workshops\, club exhibits\, a vendor marketplace\, raffles\, auctions\, and community events. \nRegistration \nOnline registration closes at 5:00pm on Friday\, April 10\, 2026. Festival tickets will still be available for purchase at the door; however\, banquet registration will be closed. Visit MidAtlanticBonsai.org or click the link below. \nRegister Online ➔
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/midatlantic-bonsai-societies-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Harrisburg‑Hershey\, 604 Station Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auction,Bonsai Sales,Exhibition,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting April
DESCRIPTION:Join the club’s Monthly Meeting featuring guest artist Suthin Sukosolvisit of Suthin Bonsai Studio. Suthin will lead an evening demonstration focused on Japanese Maple bonsai\, sharing techniques\, insights\, and best practices for developing and maintaining healthy Maples. \nEarlier in the afternoon\, Suthin will also host a hands-on workshop. Be sure to check out the Bonsai Workshop with Suthin Sukosolvisit for more details. \nLearn more about Suthin and his work at SuthinBonsaiStudio.com.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-april/
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:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T064239Z
CREATED:20260410T002951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T064239Z
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SUMMARY:Kusamono Workshop with Young Choe
DESCRIPTION:Join Young Choe for her annual Kusamono workshop and explore this expressive art form. \nKusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. \nSource: KusamonoChoe.com
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/kusamono-workshop-with-young-choe/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T213310Z
CREATED:20260410T002212Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May
DESCRIPTION:May’s Monthly Meeting will feature guest Kusamono artist\, Young Choe. Choe will lead an evening demonstration focused on Kusamono\, sharing techniques\, insights\, and best practices. \nKusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. \n– Source: Young Choe\, KusamonoChoe.com \nStarting at 6:00pm\, Choe will also host a hands-on workshop. For more details on the workshop\, visit Kusamono Workshop with Young Choe. Non-participating observers are welcome to attend. \nLearn more about Choe and her work at KusamonoChoe.com. \nMonthly Meetings & Club Information\nWhen\nMeetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.\n \nMonthly Raffle\nPioneer Valley Bonsai Society members are invited to participate in our monthly raffle for a chance to win donated bonsai trees\, pots\, tools\, and other bonsai-related items. \nBONUS: Bring a bonsai tree to share during the meeting and receive double raffle tickets.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-may/
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:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T172332Z
CREATED:20260429T031401Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Pine Workshop with Doug Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Doug Taylor in this hands-on Pitch Pine workshop. Seed-grown pitch pines from Maine Bonsai Nursery in bonsai pots will be provided\, so you can focus on styling and bringing your tree to life.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/pitch-pine-workshop-with-doug-taylor/
LOCATION:Doug Taylors’s Home\, Please ask for address.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T213258Z
CREATED:20260415T144647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T213258Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June
DESCRIPTION:June’s Monthly Meeting will feature a hands-on bonsai styling workshop. Members will break into small groups to design and shape a supplied juniper bonsai\, with each finished tree auctioned at the end of the meeting.
URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-june/
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:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260726T143234Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T011448Z
CREATED:20260722T170141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T011448Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260728T203859Z
CREATED:20260628T225803Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260728T184143Z
CREATED:20260617T015052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T184143Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T202825Z
CREATED:20260718T001111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T202825Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T213124Z
CREATED:20260617T024711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T213124Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T213218Z
CREATED:20260617T025443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T213218Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T213203Z
CREATED:20260617T025646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T213203Z
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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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