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Foundation Teaching And Schedule

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This is Sensei Ron’s 2023 schedule for here at Dirty Locust Garden Center and our Foundation course... Our 2022 Foundation classes will begin January 14, 2023 for Second, Third and Fourth year students and then thereafter pretty much once a month until September. For first year students your first class will be January 28th 2022. If for some reason you need to miss a class, you can and should 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). Each class builds upon what you have learned in previous classes..

2023 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 slot. 1-877-610-9038


 1. January 14, 2023 - Class # 1, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students) classes begin

2. January 28, 2023 - Class # 1, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First year students) classes begin ... Morning class

3. January 28, 2023 - Class # 1, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, ( First year students) ... Afternoon class

4. February 11, 2023 - Class # 2, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students) 

5. February 25, 2023 - Class # 2, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First year students) ...Morning class

6. February 25, 2023 - 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 4th Morning session 9am until 12. Afternoon Session is from 2 until 5

7. March 11, 2023 - Class # 3, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students)

8. March 25, 2023 - Class # 3, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (1st year students) ... Morning class

9. March 25, 2023 - Class # 3, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (1st year students) (1st year students) class Foundation Camp 24, 25, 26  March ... Afternoon class

Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Spring to Summer Bonsai Training 

10. April 1st, 2023 - Class # 4, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students) 

11. April 29th, 2023 - Class # 4, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (First year students) ... Morning Class

12. April 29th, 2023 - Class # 4, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (First year students) ... Afternoon class

13. May 13, 2023 - Class # 5, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care,  (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students)  

14. May 20, 2023 - Class # 5, 8 AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First year students) ... Morning class

15. May 20, 2023 - Class # 5, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (1st year students) ... Afternoon class

16. June 10, 2023 - Class # 6, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care,  (2nd 3rd, 4th year students)

17. June 24, 2023 - Class # 6, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (First year students) ...Morning class

18. June 24, 2023 - Class # 6, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care,  (1st year students) Foundation Camp 23, 24, 25th of June  ... Afternoon class

*Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Summer to Fall/Winter Bonsai Training

19. July 8, 2023 - Class # 7, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care,  (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students)

20. July 29, 2023 - Class # 7, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (First year students) ... Morning class

21. July 29, 2023 - Class # 7, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (First year students) ... Afternoon class

22. August 12, 2023 - Class # 8, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students)

23. August 26, 2023 - Class # 8, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (First year students) ... Morning class

24. August 26, 2023 - 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

October 21st, 2023 Morning seminar and workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm.

October 21, 2023 Afternoon seminar and workshop will be held from 2 pm until 6 pm.

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! :)