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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  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 Second 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..

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 just call 1-877-610-9038

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 14, 2024 - Class # 8, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd, 4th and 5th year students)

26. September 28, 2024 - Class # 8, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd year students) ... Morning class (Last formal Foundation class of 2024)

27. September 28, 2024 - Class # 9, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (1st year students) Foundation Camp 26, 27 and 28th of September ... Afternoon Class (Last Formal Foundation class of 2024)

 

October 10,11,12!!! Educational Exhibit

Stay Tuned for more information!! 

 

Special Juniper Workshop added 2024

November  DTBD , 2024 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm.  (6 spots still available

November DTBD, 2024 Afternoon workshop will be held from 2 pm until 6 pm. (6 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 2024

December DTBD, 2024 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (6 spots still available)

December DTBD, 2024 Afternoon workshop will be held from 2 pm until 6 pm. (6 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.

 

Ron has studied with John Thompson as one of his first Teachers . Ron finished his intensive three year study with world renowned bonsai artist and teacher Boon Manakitivipart in October of 2013. Ron is one of the few to have ever completed this course in the 19 years of Sensei Boons teaching. Ron will continue to study with both teachers as often as possible. Ron began his own Foundation teaching course in January of 2013. He loves to work on all varieties of bonsai, but especially loves the Japanese black pine and juniper species and has found a way to make them thrive.

Ron would love to help you start on your bonsai journey. He is available for teaching, one on one individual classes, Demonstrations, Lectures, bonsai talks or Study groups. Ron can also help you with Wiring, Styling and Maintenance on your bonsai or bonsai collection.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN CLASS! :)