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 […]
Moved to the second Wednesday due to the July 4th holiday. Phil Malhoit or Larry Magee will lead a show preparation workshop and discussion. With the Destination Asia festival just weeks away (August 1-2), this is the time to evaluate your trees for exhibition readiness — learn about display techniques, accent plants, stands, and the […]
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 […]
Program to be announced. Check back for updates as the program is finalized.
Moved to the second Wednesday due to the Labor Day holiday. Program to be announced. Check back for updates as the program is finalized.
The annual Iron Bonsai event — one of the most entertaining meetings of the year! Inspired by the TV cooking show format, experienced bonsai artists compete head-to-head, each styling raw material into a finished bonsai within a limited time while the audience watches. Come watch the drama unfold and vote for your favorite creation.
Program to be announced. In past years, November meetings have featured topics on winter storage and care of bonsai, preparing trees for dormancy, and other seasonal subjects. Check back for updates.
