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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Total Cost: $10.00
Availability: Still available
Location: Children's Learning Center
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