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Bimer Training & Development Programs

Bimer Bonsai Club has a range of Bonsai introduction, training, and development courses. Each course is designed to provide different levels of a structured program for the club members to consider for their development.

Click on course heading for details about course content, class sizes and cost where applicable.

If you would prefer the .PDF, download the Bimer Bonsai Club Course Program and Application Form.

Bimer Bonsai Club has Four main programs:

1. Bimer Bonsai Introduction to Bonsai

An introductory, 3 hour session designed to give interested members and non- members a taste of Bonsai. For potential members who have an interest in bonsai to participate in a short introduction to the basics of bonsai. They will create their first tree while being taught how to keep it alive. The participants do not need to be members of the club but are given a plant and pot and shown how to create their first tree.

This session and the materials for the bonsai are FREE to participants.

If you are interested in attending this introductory session, please check date and availability of places on the next course by telephoning the number on the linked flyer.

2. Bimer Bonsai Fundamentals

The Bimer Bonsai Fundamentals course is designed to improve the understanding of bonsai for novices, self- taught hobbyists and experienced members looking for a refresher.

It moves from keeping trees alive to how to develop bonsai from structure to refinement. It is a course that will improve the knowledge and love of bonsai.

If you are interested in attending a free Introduction to Bonsai Session, please let us know by using the form below and we’ll let you know about dates and availability of places.

3. Bimer Bonsai Skills and Knowledge

A course designed to get members who wish to continue to develop their skills. The course focuses on a broader range of bonsai styles, more advanced techniques and developing hands on skills.

If you are interested in attending a Bonsai Skills and Knowledge Course please let us know by using the form below and we’ll let you know about dates and availability of places.

4. Bimer Bonsai Advanced Course

For participants to be challenged by more advanced techniques and develop their skills at the highest level. They will work to create some of the best trees in the club. To develop advanced bonsai artists who can continue to grow the community. These are potential committee, presenters, and workshop coordinators.

If you are interested in attending a Bonsai Advanced Course please let us know by using the form below and we’ll let you know about dates and availability of places.