FOUNDATION- Teaching and Training
Foundation Teaching And Schedule
Stop by our location in Sacramento, please call for an advance appointment 1-877-610-9038
This is Sensei Ron’s 2023 and 2024 schedule here at Dirty Locust Garden Center and our Foundation course ... Our 2024 foundation course will begin January 13, 2024 for our Third, Fourth and Fifth year students and then thereafter pretty much once a month until September. For 2nd and first year students your first class will be January 27th 2024. If for some reason you need to miss a class, you can schedule with Ron during the previous week or weeks after to make up the class (it is necessary to make up any missed classes prior to the next scheduled class and as soon as you can to keep within the season of work). Each class builds upon what you have learned in previous classes..
2023-2024 Foundation Training Classes and Schedule for your Calendar
Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions regarding the classes and dates below. You can contact us for availability and to also reserve your spot. 1-877-610-9038
Foundation Classes dates are subject to change with Unforeseen Circumstances and Class space Availability!!
1. January 13, 2024 - Class # 1, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students) classes begin
2. January 27, 2024 - Class # 1, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd year students) classes begin ... Morning class
3. January 27, 2024 - Class # 1, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First year students) ... Afternoon class
4. February 10, 2024 - Class # 2, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
5. February 24, 2024 - Class # 2, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class
6. February 24, 2024 - Class # 2, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (1st year students) ... Afternoon class
Annual Bring Your Own Tree Re-potting Event March 9th, 2024 Morning session 9am until 12. Afternoon Session is from 2 until 5 (contact us for details)
7. March 16, 2024 - Class # 3, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
8. March 30, 2024 - Class # 3, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class
9. March 30, 2024 - Class # 3, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (1st year students) (1st year students) class Foundation Camp 28, 29, 30 March ... Afternoon class
Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Spring to Summer Bonsai Training
10. April 6th, 2024 - Class # 4, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
11. April 27th, 2024 - Class # 4, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning Class
12. April 27th, 2024 - Class # 4, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (First year students) ... Afternoon class
13. May 4, 2024 - Class # 5, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
14. May 18, 2024 - Class # 5, 8 AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class
15. May 18, 2024 - Class # 5, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (1st year students) ... Afternoon class
16. June 8, 2024 - Class # 6, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
17. June 22, 2024 - Class # 6, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd year students) ...Morning class
18. June 22, 2024 - Class # 6, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (1st year students) Foundation Camp 20, 21, 22th of June ... Afternoon class
*Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Summer to Fall/Winter Bonsai Training
19. July 13th, 2024 - Class # 7, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
20. July 27th, 2024 - Class # 7, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class
21. July 27th, 2024 - Class # 7, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (First year students) ... Afternoon class
22. August 10, 2024 - Class # 8, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)
23. August 24th, 2024 - Class # 8, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class
24. August 24, 2024 - Class # 8, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (1st year students) ... Afternoon class
25. September 9, 2023 - Class # 9, 9 AM to 2 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd 3rd and 4th year students)
26. September 23, 2023 - Class # 9, 8 AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First year students) ... Morning class
24. September 23, 2023 - Class # 9, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (1st year students) Foundation Camp 22, 23 24th of September ... Afternoon Class
Special Juniper Workshop added 2023
November 18th, 2023 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (4 spots still available
November 18th, 2023 Afternoon workshop will be held from 2 pm until 6 pm. (7 spots still available
Please call 877-610-9038 to speak to us directly, and to see what openings are left.
Special Black Pine Workshop added 2023
December 9th, 2023 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (4 spots still available)
December 9th, 2023 Afternoon workshop will be held from 2 pm until 6 pm. (7 spots still available)
Please call 877-610-9038 to speak to us directly, and to see what openings are left.
Who are these classes for? These classes are great for groups or individuals who may have a demanding job, career, marriage, school, kids, animals and or lifestyle where they can not commit to consistent weekly classes. Our foundation class is once a month on a Saturday for 4 to 5 hours. We focus on Bonsai basics through hands on and classroom activities. You will study not only tree specific information, but how to apply these techniques for proper tree growth. We will start with trees in training and work our way to trees that you can put in a show. You will leave this foundation teaching with the ability, and understanding of how to apply these techniques to your own bonsai collection. Each class is around four to five hours long. Courses are 3 sessions long and cover a season. There are a total of 9 half day sessions at your own pace, classes are usually once a month. The ultimate goal in all of these training sessions is optimal tree health and the ability to read and correctly train any bonsai tree. Students may begin Foundation training any time of year, Winter, Spring or Fall. As soon as the student finishes one course they can begin the next with focus being on seasonal care. No more than 8 students per session. Please bring your own tools. ( if you do not have tools we do have tools available for purchase) Since space is limited sign up in advance to reserve your spot. To receive a Foundation "Graduation" Course Certificate you will need to complete 6 years of 9 half day courses total, plus complete (6) all day courses on show preparation, display and appreciation of space.
Introducing 3 day Foundation Camp Seasonal Courses
Who are these classes for? These classes are great for groups or individuals who may have a demanding job, career, marriage, school, kids, animals and or lifestyle where they can not commit to a monthly class or live out of state or at a distance. Our Foundation Camp class is once a Quarter starting on a Thursday and ending on a Saturday. Each day is five hours long and covers the seasonal foundation course covered in the monthly courses. We will focus on Bonsai basics through hands on and classroom activities. You will study, not only tree specific information, but how to apply these techniques for proper tree growth. We will start with trees in training and work our way to trees that you can put in a show. You will leave this foundation teaching with the ability, and understanding of how to apply these techniques to your own bonsai collection. Courses are 3 sessions long and cover a season. There are a total of (3) three day sessions at your own pace, classes are usually once a Quarter. The ultimate goal in all of these training sessions is optimal tree health and the ability to read and correctly train any bonsai tree. Students may begin Foundation camp training any time of year Winter, Spring or Fall. As soon as the student finishes one course they can begin the next with focus being on seasonal care. Please bring your own tools. ( if you do not have tools we do have tools available for purchase) Since space is limited sign up in advance to reserve your spot. To receive a Foundation "Graduation" Course Certificate you will need to complete 6 years of 3 Three day courses total, plus complete (6) all day courses on show preparation, display and appreciation of space.