The annual winter bonsai exhibition showcasing deciduous trees in their leafless form, highlighting trunk structure, branch ramification, and the skeletal beauty of bonsai. Members display their best deciduous specimens. Vendors and a raffle will be on site as well. Free with Arboretum admission.
Presenters: Linda Camp & Larry Magee The meeting will begin with the annual board elections, followed by a hands-on Juniper styling workshop. Members will work with Procumbens Nana (Shimpaku) material, learning twisting and styling techniques. Trees are provided at approximately $30-35 each. A great opportunity for new members to jump right in with something hands-on.
A hands-on repotting workshop. Members are encouraged to bring trees that need repotting and put into practice the soil preparation and techniques discussed at the February meeting. This is a staple of the PSBS spring calendar — an opportunity for members of all skill levels to get guidance on root work, soil selection, and pot […]
Guest Artist: Mauro Stemberger Mauro Stemberger is one of the most sought-after bonsai artists in the world. Born in 1978 in Feltre, Italy, he trained under masters including Hotsumi Terakawa, Marc Noelanders, and Salvatore Liporace. An architect by profession, Mauro founded the Italian Bonsai Dream in 2005 and the Italian Bonsai Dream School in 2011. […]
Guest Artist: Dave Kreutz Wednesday, June 3 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM College of DuPage (TEC1038B), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL Also available on Zoom Dave Kreutz operates Satsuki Bonsai-en in the St. Louis metro area and is one of the country’s foremost specialists in satsuki azalea bonsai. He completed formal training under […]
Guest Artist: Chris Baker, Curator of Bonsai at the Chicago Botanic Garden Sunday, June 14 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM North Pavilion, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville, IL Join us for the annual PSBS summer picnic at the beautiful Blackwell Forest Preserve! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of great food, conversation, and camaraderie with fellow bonsai […]
Prepare your trees for our August Exhibition!This will be a working session, so please bring your trees, tools, and wire. The first half of the meeting will cover the basics of show prep and displaying trees. For the rest of the meeting, experienced members will be available to evaluate your trees and help you work […]
Join the Prairie State Bonsai Society for a public bonsai demonstration and display at the Naperville Riverwalk! Club members will be on hand with bonsai trees, working on and displaying their art for the public. Matt Mazza will be styling a tree live. Come learn about the art of bonsai, see beautiful trees up close, […]
Join the Prairie State Bonsai Society for a public bonsai demonstration and display at the Naperville Riverwalk! Club members will be on hand with bonsai trees, working on and displaying their art for the public. Matt Mazza will be styling a tree live. Come learn about the art of bonsai, see beautiful trees up close, […]
Saturday, August 1: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMSunday, August 2: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Guest Judge: Peter Chan The premier bonsai exhibition of the year at the Morton Arboretum, featuring bonsai displays from across the Midwest, vendor sales, and workshops led by world-class artists. Peter Chan is the doyen of bonsai in the United […]
Join us for a Juniper Styling Workshop led by Linda, geared especially toward newer members!Linda will walk through the fundamentals of styling juniper bonsai. Charlotte and Jason will also have simple giveaway plants available for a quick potting activity. A great hands-on evening for all skill levels!Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026Time: 7:00–9:00 PMLocation: College of […]
This is an event hosted by the Midwest Bonsai Society at the Chicago Botanic Garden — an event we proudly support. It is separate from our own annual PSBS show. Join us for one of the largest regional bonsai shows in the nation! The 48th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, hosted by the Midwest Bonsai Society, […]
