2023 Club Programme 
  February 2023 to June 2023
 
Month  Date  Event Details                                                    
March
18th
Field Trip
VISIT TO Plantz GARDEN SHOP/NURSERY at Motukarara

April
10th
Club Night
FEATURE – Chris to give talk on Mame 
Also, a WORKSHOP – Trees suitable for Mame will be available for styling or bring a tree that you are currently working on. 
TREE OF THE MONTH - Bring in your best tree, any style. Open Class trees must be in bonsai pots but Novices do not have to have their trees in pots.  
Help/Critique/Raffle Chris 

NZ National Bonsai Convention and Exhibition 
To be held April 21st to 23rd April 2023
at the RICHMOND CLUB,  
75 LONDON STREET,
CHRISTCHURCH 
See 
 for show details
and registration options.
Hosted by the Christchurch Bonsai Society
Month  Date  Event  Details                                          
May
8th
Club Night
A.G.M. 
FEATURE – Wayne and Tim to discuss Yamadori 
TREE OF THE MONTH - Bring in your best tree, any style. Open Class trees must be in bonsai pots but Novices do not have to have their trees in pots.  
Help/Critique/Raffle Tim 

June
12th
Club Night
FEATURE – Make your own “Clay Pinch Pot” with Chris and Camille helping.  
TREE OF THE MONTH - Bring in your best tree, any style. Open Class trees must be in bonsai pots but Novices do not have to have their trees in pots.  
Help/Critique Chris and Camille 
Raffle Camille 

July


The remainder of this years Programme is still to be confirmed by the Committee. 
August   



Tree of the Year competition 
There will be 2 sections at each meeting: 
1. OPEN - Any Bonsai Trees by any member but the bonsai must be in a bonsai pot. Trees will be judged by other members vote.  
2. Novice - Members who have been a member for 5 years or less. Members can bring any style of Bonsai. Trees do not have to be in a bonsai pot for the display. Also, Trees will be judged by other members vote.  
3. Up to 2 entries per class, per person, for each meeting.  
 

Market & Trading Nights 
This is a chance for you to find a new home for your surplus bonsai items or to find new material for future fantastic creations. So bring along any Bonsai / Gardening-related items for sale, or to swap directly with other club members.