Directions: John Shelley's Garden Center & Nursery is located 5 miles south of Red Lion or 5 miles north of Stewartstown or 1 mile south of Winterstown on Rt 24; not in Felton or on the Felton Road. We're not in Felton. That's our mailing address only. Call us at 1-800-828-3405 and we'll give you exact directions or send someone to find you and guide you here.

1997 Bonsai Styling & Design Workshops

With Accompanying Discussion Topics

For 1997, these Bonsai Styling and Design Workshops have been scheduled with Bonsai Master Jane Black. A discussion on a related or seasonal Bonsai topic accompanies each Workshop session.

Introduction To Indoor Bonsai - Sat, February 8

Students will be taught design elements, care of indoor Bonsai, wiring, and potting proceedures for Bonsai. Plant material for indoor use will be reviewed. There is a limit of ten (10) students due to the hands-on aspect of the program. Up to five (5) observers will be allowed to attend. Cost is $35. Students will be supplied with tree, pot, soil and handout materials. Students must bring their own wire cutters and hand pruners. Observer cost is $10. Session starts at 10am and continues until 12noon.

Mugho Pine Workshop - Sat, April 5

This is an opportunity to work with one of the popular pines used for bonsai. Students will learn about design basics, needle and camdle pinching, and care of the pine.

There is a limit of ten (10) students. Cost is $50. Students will be supplied with trees, pot, soil and handout materials. Students must bring their own wire cutters and hand pruners. Up to five (5) observers will be allowed to attend. Observer cost is $10. Session starts at 9am and continues until 12noon.

Open Studio Workshop - Sat, May 3

Bring your own tree to work on or select from the abundant material available at Shelley's Garden Center & Nursery. This is your chance to ask questions about design and wiring tips for trees that you've had for years or just recently purchased.

There is a limit of ten (10) students. Cost is $10. Students will be supplied with trees, pot, soil and handout materials. Students must bring their own wire cutters and hand pruners. Up to five (5) observers will be allowed to attend. Observer cost is $10. Session starts at 9am and continues until 12noon.

Azalea Workshop - Sat, May 24

Learn the secrets of working with azaleas, one of the most beautiful flowering bonsai materials. Students will learn about design basics, pruning tips and care of azaleas.

There is a limit of ten (10) students due to the hands-on aspect of the program. Up to five (5) observers will be allowed to attend. Cost is $50. Students will be supplied with tree (Juniper), pot, soil and handout materials. Students must bring their own wire cutters and hand pruners. Observer cost is $10. Session starts at 9am and continues until 12noon.

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