2025 Monthly Meeting Schedule
The Living Art Bonsai Society meets on the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm.
The meeting is followed by a work session till 5:00 pm.
We are currently meeting in the gymnasium at Kids Kount Daycare
At: 23631 AL Hwy 24, Trinity, AL
Everyone is welcome!
Following the short business session and adjournment of the formal meeting, bonsai work sessions (bring a tree of your own to work on, or to discuss with other members) are held every meeting, alternating with presentations on bonsai-related topics.
2025 Meeting Programs and Activities
January:
18 Jan – Monthly Workshop
* Vote on proposed calendar.
* My Favorite Tree presentation (Japanese White Pine) by Gerald Tolleson
* Tool sharpening after the meeting (bring your sharpening supplies and we will work together to sharpen our tools for the new season)
February:
15 Jan – Monthly meeting
* Grafting presented by Dennis Coad.
* Work on trees
March:
15 Mar – Monthly meeting – CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
* Favorite tree presentation (Kingsville boxwood) by Phil Terry
* Work on trees
April:
12 – 13 Apr – Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society (TVBS) Annual Show
* Camp Jordan Arena; 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, EastRidge, TN 37412
19 Apr – Monthly meeting
* Creating a long-term design plan for your trees by Tom Pendergrass.
* Work on trees
Workshops rescheduled from February.
25 April – Bring your own tree workshop with Jennifer Price at Location (email for directions), Price $65. Some spots available.
Morning Session – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
26 April – Bring your own tree workshop with Jennifer Price at Location (email for directions), Price $65. Some spots available.
Morning Session – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
May:
17 – 18 May – Nashville Bonsai Society (NBS) Annual Show
* Frist Art Museum: 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
17 May – Monthly meeting
* Prep for show – Work on Trees
31 May – LABS ANNUAL SHOW – Bennett’s Nurseries
* 7002 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
June:
1 Jun – LABS ANNUAL SHOW – Bennett’s Nurseries
* 7002 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
21 Jun – Monthly meeting
* Candle Pruning on two flush pines presented by Tom Gately.
* Work on trees
July:
19 Jul – Monthly workshop
* Hinoki Cypress presented by Tim Doran.
* Work on trees
August:
2 Aug – Field Trip to Bonsai grower Carl Brock . Field trip to Carl’s developmental nursery in Calhoun, TN. Carl has lots of trees in all stages (mostly younger affordable stuff) and a nice setup for growing.
September:
* Work on trees
20 Sep – Monthly meeting
* Work on trees
October:
18 Oct – Monthly workshop
* Multi-trunk designs presented by Phil Terry
* Work on trees
Field Trip to bonsai grower Carl Brock>
Workshops “pre-registration” is reted by Tim Doran.
Location is still TBD
November:
15 Nov – Oct 24 – 25th – Bring your own tree workshops with John Walker.
* Work on trees
December:
* No Meeting
