Important dates with WP for 2011 in America

I will be back on Portland, Or in one year. On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, I will be in Portland area again. Randy Knight will offer workshops on that day, either full day of half day. Silent observes for a fee are welcome. Lurkers can look for 30 minutes for free whether they want to participate now or in the future. Call Randy 1-503-306-6323 or write him oregonbonsai(at)qwestoffice.net to put you on the mailing list and/or register.



The next BEFORE WINTER WITH WALTER AND JIM will take place on Saturday/Sunday December 3/4, 2011 in Harrisburg.

The other big event as part of the International WP Bonsai Academy is Woodstock IV. It will take place on Friday/Saturday/Sunday April 1/2/3, 2011 at Nature's Way Nursery. Starting Friday April 1 9:30 to 5 pm. Saturday 9:30 to 5 and Sunday 10 to 4. Monday will be the special Specimen Juniper workshop at $280 and observers $40 We will have more than 200 new collected trees  available.
JD will  hold a workshop with Japanese maples KIYOHIME. We will have more than 200 new collected trees available.
On Monday, April 4 , there will be a full day workshop with WP on procumbens juniper with provided excellent material. Possibly JD will hold a workshop with Japanese maples KIYOHIME.
If you are excited already you can call Jim Doyle directly now under  1-717-545-4555 to register before the places are filled.

It will be possible to participate as
- full member two days
- full member one day
- silent observer for a fee one or two days
- lurker for free for 20 to 30 minutes to see what's going on and to decide whether you want to participate immediately or later

It will be possible to purchase exquisite collected American material right then for everyone. You don't need to take part in the Bonsai Academy for that. There will be a special discount just on these days.


Oct 08, 2011 - Oct 09, 2011: Carolina Bonsai Expo - Asheville
This will be all about Naturalistic Bonsai Style. More info later.
Mark this important event. If you hate Naturalistic Bonsai Style, you must go there to nurture your prejudices. If you love Naturalistic Bonsai style you must go there to reinforce your taste.
It will be most interesting and entertaining, I can assure you.