Bonsai Classes

   Learn The Full Fundamentals Of Bonsai

 

What you will find on this page

• Introduction
• Course Outline
• Pricing
• Times And Location
• Booking Links ( At The Bottom Of This Page)

 

Introduction

 

Whenever I’m asked about the best tools for beginners in bonsai, my answer is always the same: education. Without the knowledge of how to use them effectively, even the finest tools are of little value.

A solid foundation in bonsai education can dramatically accelerate your progress. It’s often the difference between years of stagnant growth and achieving in one year what might otherwise take five.

At Bonsai-En, we’re committed to providing the education you need to succeed. So, what exactly are we offering to help you unlock your potential in bonsai?

 

1 Year Curriculum

 

We are offering a comprehensive bonsai education program spread over an entire year, with two classes each month. Each session will run up to two hours (though durations may vary slightly but will not exceed two hours).

By structuring the curriculum over a full year, we align classes with the seasonal needs of your bonsai. For example, repotting classes are held at the beginning of winter, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the work when it’s time to act at the end of the season.

Our curriculum will repeat annually, giving you the flexibility to join when it suits you. If you miss a class this year, you’ll have the opportunity to catch up next year—come and go as your schedule allows.

 

Here is the Curriculum Outline

 

 

 

Bonsai Beginner Course Curriculum (2025-2026)

March

• Class 1: 12th March 2025
  Early Autumn Overview

  • Fertilizing

  • Large Pruning

  • Heavy Wiring

  • Watering Changes

  • Handling Deciduous Species

• Class 2: 26th March 2025
  Pot Choices Intensive

April

• Class 1: 9th April 2025
  Design Intensive (Part 1)

• Class 2: 23rd April 2025
  Design Intensive (Part 2)

May

• Class 1: 14th May 2025
  Design Intensive (Part 3)

• Class 2: 28th May 2025
  Design Intensive (Part 4)

June

• Class 1: 11th June 2025
  Early Winter Overview

  • Tree Protection

  • Wiring

  • Pruning

  • Watering Changes

• Class 2: 25th June 2025
  Re-potting Intensive

  • Preparing a Bonsai Pot

  • Repotting Tools

  • Repotting Theory

July

• Class 1: 9th July 2025
  Wiring Intensive

• Class 2: 23rd July 2025
  Bonsai Display

August

• Class 1: 13th August 2025
  Bonsai Tools

• Class 2: 27th August 2025
  Understanding Material and Its Work

  • Seeds

  • Saplings

  • Pre-Bonsai

  • Bonsai

  • Collected Material

September

• Class 1: 10th September 2025
  Early Spring Work Overview

  • Fertilizing

  • Pruning

  • Watering Changes

  • Spring Repotting

  • Propagation

  • Pest Control

• Class 2: 24th September 2025
  Learning Proper Techniques

  • Positioning

  • Watering

  • Pruning

  • Feeding

  • Wiring

  • Protecting Your Trees

October

• Class 1: 8th October 2025
  Mid Spring Overview

  • Pruning

  • Shoot Selection

  • Branch Balancing

  • Positioning

  • Auxin & Cytokinin

• Class 2: 22nd October 2025
  Common Myths in Bonsai, BUSTED!

November

• Class 1: 12th November 2025
  Late Spring Overview

  • Air-layering

  • Slip Potting

  • Deciduous Fertilizing

• Class 2: 26th November 2025
  Development vs Refinement

  • Development Techniques:

    • Soil

    • Growing the Trunk / Getting Taper

    • Ground Growing vs Pot Growing

    • Pruning

    • Slip Potting

    • Fertilizing

    • Developing Nebari

    • Developing Branch Structure

  • Refinement Techniques:

    • Soil

    • Fertilizing

    • Pruning

    • Watering

    • Repotting

December

• Class 1: 10th December 2025
  Early Summer Work Overview

  • Interior Pruning

  • Watering Adjustments

  • Tree Protection

  • Minor Wiring

• Class 2: TBA (Christmas Eve)
  Black Pines

  • De-candling

  • Needle Plucking

  • Development vs Refinement Techniques

January

• Class 1: 14th January 2026
  Mid Summer Work Overview

• Class 2: 28th January 2026
  Intermediate Wiring

  • Raffia Application

  • Guy Wire Application

  • Secondary and Tertiary Wiring

February

• Class 1: 11th February 2026
  Juniper Intensive

• Class 2: 25th February 2026
  Pruning Intensive

 

PRICING

 

The cost of each Class is $20 Per Person. There will be 2 Classes per month so it will total $40 per month. Each booking is paid individually. 

 

TIMES AND LOCATION

 

Classes will be held every second and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm till 8pm ( some classes may end earlier depending on subject matter ).

 

The classes will be held at Bonsai-En Nursery which is located at

54 Ferodale Road Medowie NSW 2318

There is ample off street parking available.