Workshop Schedule for the 33rd Annual Mid-America Show

All Workshops (except the Children's Workshop & Exhibit Critique) have a $50 Workshop Fee in addition to the Materials Fee listed below with the workshop.

BYOT Workshops with the Guest Master have no material fee.

The total cost for the Children's Workshop is $10.00 - there are no additional fees.



Friday, August 20: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
1) MIKE HANSEN - Shohin Chinese Elm Saikei
Ulmus parvifolia Create a beautiful, natural-looking miniature landscape in a shallow tray with these lovely trees, rocks, moss and soil. All materials are included.
Skill Level: Intermediate & Advanced

Materials: $90.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Plant Science Lab - Regenstein Center
2) BRIAN CISKOWSKI - Dwarf Evergreen "Kotobuki"
Dwarf Japanese Black Pine - Dwarf grafted “Kotobuki” black pine with ½”-long needles and numerous candles. A rare and unique evergreen—a must for your collection.
Skill Level: Intermediate & Advanced

Materials: $185.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Design Studio - Regenstein Center
12) BRUSSEL MARTIN - Kingsville Boxwood CANCELED
Due to a family emergency, Brussel is unable to attend our August show. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Availability: CANCELED
Location: Annex 1 - Near the Visitor's Center
16) DAVID KREUTZ - Bring Your Own Azalea
This is a chance to bring a satsuki azalea that you own and get expert advice on care and styling.
Skill Level: All

Availability: Still available
Location: Annex 2 - Near the Visitor's Center
Friday, August 20: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
15) MICHAEL HAGEDORN: Exhibit Critique
This is your chance to have a guided tour of the exhibition trees with commentary from the guest judge. This will be a private tour after the exhibit closes to the public, and has a maximum attendance of 20 people.

Special Price: $20.00 (total - no additional workshop fee applies)

Availability: Still Available
Location: Regenstein Center
Saturday, August 21: 9:00am - 12:00pm
3) BRIAN CISKOWSKI - Bonsai with Color "Firethorn"
Pyracantha - Contorted trunk, thorns, tiny white spring blooms and numerous orange berries for color all summer. Comes with ceramic bonsai pot.
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate

Materials: $65.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
4) MICHAEL HAGEDORN - Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Bring your own tree and get individual help with it from our Guest Master.
Skill Level: All

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
5) MARTHA MEEHAN - Blue Dwarf Scots Pine
The trees for this workshop were ground grown for 3 yrs. and are about 6-8 yrs. of age.  They have trunks that are 3/4" and are about 6-8" in height. The trees have numerous branches for training and will be styled as shohin with great tapered trunks.  Scots pine is one of the most forgiving of all the Pines, and the small bluish needles of this beauvronensis group are especially nice.   Limit 10.
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: $30.00 (tree only), $45.00 (with pot)

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
Saturday, August 21: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
6) MARTHA MEEHAN - Cotoneaster "Streib's Findling"
Cotoneaster 'Streibs Findling' dwarf makes a lovely weeping shaped tree that produces quantities of red berries; it is one of the easiest and most rewarding Cotoneasters. The workshop material is about 4 yrs. old with trunks that are about 1/4".  They will be trained as informal uprights, Shohin size, and then potted in 6" bonsai pots. Price includes, tree, bonsai pot, soil, and wire if needed.
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials: $30.00 (with pot)

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
7) FRANK MIHALIC - Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata - These are beautiful, collected trees with well-developed trunks. You will derive great satisfaction out of working on one of these wild trees—great “jin” opportunities!
Skill Level: All

Materials: $75.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
8) Jim Doyle - Shohin Design and Display
Collected Winged Euonymous, Jacquline Verkade Chinese Elm, Dwarf Mugo Pine, & Dwarf Mondo Grass. This class will concentrate on design, culture and display of shohin. Plants are of good quality and size for miniature display. Limit 8 students.
Skill Level: Intermediate & Advanced

Materials: $80.00 (fee covers all 4 trees in the display)

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
13) BRUSSEL MARTIN - Shimpaku Juniper CANCELED
Due to a family emergency, Brussel is unable to attend our August show. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Materials: $35.00

Availability: CANCELED
Location: Children's Learning Center
Sunday, August 22: 9:00am - 12:00pm
9) Frank Mihalic - "Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm"
Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' - Hokkaido has the smallest leaves of any of the elms suitable for bonsai and is the smallest elm for mame. The deep green leaves are beautifully shaped with serrated edges. Prune and wire these delightful and colorful trees and take home a real prize.
Skill Level: All

Materials: $25.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
10) MICHAEL HAGEDORN - Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Bring your own tree and get individual help with it from our Guest Master.
Skill Level: All

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
11) JIM DOYLE - San Jose Juniper Design
Juniperus chinesis 'San Jose' Field grown trees with 1-2” “S-trunks” were started from seed 10 years ago just for this class. Pot included. Great trees…good price.
Skill Level: Intermediate & Advanced

Materials: $100.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
Sunday, August 22: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
14) FRANK MIHALIC: Children's Workshop
Frank Mihalic will lead a workshop in which you create a beautiful shimpaku juniper bonsai. Pot, wire and soil are included. Also, participants will receive a beginner’s book on the care and maintenance of bonsai. Get started now for many years of enjoyment!

Total Cost: $10.00

Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center