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 2024-2025 schedule here at Dirty Locust Garden Center and our Foundation course ... Our 2025 Foundation course will begin January 11, 2025 for our, Fourth, Fifth and 6th year students year students and then thereafter pretty much once a month until September.
For Third, Second and First year students your first class will be January 25th 2025. 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..
2024-2025 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 and Availability!!
1. January 11, 2025 - Class # 1, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students) classes begin
2. January 25, 2025 - Class # 1, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd year students) classes begin ... Morning class
3. January 25, 2025 - Class # 1, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (First and 2nd year students) ... Afternoon class
4. February 8, 2025 - Class # 2, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students)
5. February 22, 2025 - Class # 2, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class
6. February 22, 2025 - Class # 2, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) ... Afternoon class
Annual Bring Your Own Tree Re-potting Event March 8th, 2025 Morning session 9am until 12. Afternoon Session is from 2 until 5 (contact us for details by calling 1-877-610-9038
7. March 15, 2025 - Class # 3, 9 AM to 1 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students)
* Student Graduation Ceremony and Luncheon March 15th 2025 Student Exhibition
8. March 29, 2025 - Class # 3, 8AM to 12 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class
9. March 29, 2025 - Class # 3, 2 PM to 6 PM Winter to Spring bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) (1st year students class) plus Foundation Camp 27, 28, 29 March ... Afternoon class
Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Spring to Summer Bonsai Training
10. April 5th, 2025 - Class # 4, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students)
11. April 26th, 2025 - Class # 4, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning Class
12. April 26th, 2025 - Class # 4, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) ... Afternoon class
13. May 17, 2025 - Class # 5, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students)
14. May 31st, 2025 - Class # 5, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class
15. May 31st, 2025 - Class # 5, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) ... Afternoon class
16. June 14, 2025 - Class # 6, 9 AM to 1 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (4th, 5th and 6th year students)
* Student Graduation Ceremony and Luncheon June 14th 2025 Student Exhibition
17. June 28, 2025 - Class # 6, 8 AM to 12 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (3rd year students) ...Morning class
18. June 28, 2025- Class # 6, 2 PM to 6 PM Spring to Summer bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) Foundation Camp 26, 27, 28th of June ... Afternoon class
Next Foundation Training Session starts ... Summer to Fall Bonsai Training
19. July 12th, 2025 - Class # 7, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (4th and 5th year students)
20. July 26th, 2025 - Class # 7, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class
21. July 26th, 2025 - Class # 7, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) ... Afternoon class
22. August 9, 2025 - Class # 8, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (4th and 5th year students)
23. August 23rd, 2025- Class # 8, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class
24. August 23rd, 2025 - Class # 8, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) ... Afternoon class
25. September 13, 2025 - Class # 9, 9 AM to 1 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (4th and 5th year students)
26. September 27, 2025 - Class # 9, 8 AM to 12 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (3rd year students) ... Morning class (Last formal Foundation class of 2025)
27. September 27, 2025 - Class # 9, 2 PM to 6 PM Summer to Fall bonsai care, (2nd and 1st year students) Foundation Camp 25, 26 and 27th of September ... Afternoon Class (Last Formal Foundation class of 2025)
Special Juniper Workshop added 2024
November 9th 2024 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (4 spots still available
November 9th, 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.
Bring your own tree Workshop
November 16th 2024 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (6 spots still available
November 16th, 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 7th, 2024 Morning workshop will be held from 8 am until 12 pm. (6 spots still available)
December 7th, 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 3.5 to 4 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.