July 2017 Meeting this Sunday 16th, West End Hall Castlemaine from 12pm
Founded 2001 Incorporated 2002
Presidents Notes
Paul Showell President. 54 705545 Helen Wheeler Secretary 54 762286 David Rojo Treasurer 0458 811 205 Newsletter– GoldfieldsBonsaiSociety GBS Facebook page
Hello Members, Its cold outside and many of us have been suffering from a cold or flu. I just spent last weekend laying on the couch trying to stay warm and get over a massive head cold. Unfortunately I'm back at work now so missed out on the weekend, why do you always get sick on the weekends. Last month we had a very enjoyable trip up to Bendigo, we met at Shrua’s home and perused his backyard nursery for some starter plants as well as admiring some of his excellent private collection. It was great to catch up with Warren Hamilton (former President GBS) whom we haven’t seen for some time, as well as welcome Sophie and her two boys who are just starting out in bonsai after a inspirational trip to Canberra and the Arboretum. After a break to find some lunch we moved on to David’s home at Mandurang. David certainly has a passion for cars and bonsai and his yard is quickly filling up with both. After looking at David’s wonderful collection and enjoying a cuppa we sat down for a demonstration on developing trees from yamadori. David showed us the importance of making that initial trunk chop at the right location so as to maximise the future trunk and branch development. After branch selection he went onto wiring. Always leave your branches grow out to the required thickness before shortening as when you start ramification the branch will not thicken much further. David showed us a tree Shrua had collected in 2015 and after only two years development it was already showing signs of becoming a fantastic bonsai. Shrua’s passion for collecting yamadori has certainly grown and now together with David they are developing a fantastic nursery for all bonsai enthusiasts to get advanced starters with huge potential on being developed into great trees. We wish to thank Shrua and David for their hospitality on the day and I look forward to the next time I get a chance to go shopping. That’s enough from me, I hope to see you on Sunday for another enjoyable day. Paul
Will was away in Tasmania last month taking some beautiful photos, like this one from Cradle Mountain. Sorry Will I had to crop it to fit on the page better.
June road trip to Bendigo Visiting Shrua and David’s for some shopping and a demonstration
Members out and about.
Simon has been doing some no did Yamadori collecting care of the local tips green waste pile. For little effort seems like a promising collection
Goldfields Bonsai Society Program 2017 July 16th—Bring along a newly acquired tree for advice and a workshop. August 20th—Talk on Fertilizers and fertilising your bonsai by Shrua September 17th—Visit a members collection—The Wheelers October 15th—Preparing trees for the exhibition. Possible demonstration from visiting master. November 4th + 5th—Exhibition at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Tea Rooms. November 19th—Christmas Breakup
Upcoming Bonsai Events Rui Ferreira 2017 Australian Bonsai Tour Arranged by Bonsai Federation Southern Chapter from Wednesday 23rd August – Tuesday 12th September 2017. He will be in Bendigo Friday 25th August and Saturday 26th August. Bendigo Bonsai Club demonstration and workshops Friday 24th Casserole Dinner 6.30pm Demonstration 7.30pm Saturday 25th Workshops in AM and PM $30 $10
$5 $10 Participant Observer
Here is our local opportunity to see and work with an international bonsai demonstrator. We have attended several of these demonstrations over the years and all have been enjoyable and informative. For bookings not organised through myself please contact Jaconda on 0428 552 822. Paul
Registrations are now open for The 31st Australian National Bonsai Convention Being held in Melb 20/23 July 2018 Titled "Bonsai Exposed", the convention will feature Bjorn Bjorholm from USA, as the Headliner. The Victorian Demonstrators are Joe Morgan-Payler, Hanh Tran and Michael Simonetto.
2018 Convention Booklet 2018 Convention Registration Form www.bonsainorthwest.com.au/aabc-2018-convention www.facebook.com/AABC2018Melbourne/
Meeting this Sunday 16th Hall open from 12am.
Bring Lunch. Bring something for the display table. This month is a general workshop. If you purchased a tree last month bring it along to show us what your plans are for it. If you are thinking about attending a Rui Ferreira workshop next month it could be a good time to prepare a tree.