Class Schedule

Introduction to Bonsai

With a focus on care and maintenance, learn all the basics of bonsai design. Select a tree, learn how to prune, transplant, landscape with rocks, and discover what the art of bonsai is all about as you create your very own bonsai to take home. This class includes everything you need!

Includes all materials needed to participate.
Cost: $95

DATES
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – June 3, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – June 3, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – June 24, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (14 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – June 24, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – July 1, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (14 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – July 1, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – July 29, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (13 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – July 29, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – August 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – August 26, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – September 2, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (12 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Tropical – September 2, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (12 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – September 17, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (12 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – September 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – September 30, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (12 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – September 30, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (8 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – October 7, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (12 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai - Juniper – October 14, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (14 openings)

Introduction to Bonsai 2

Expanding upon what was taught in Intro to Bonsai 1, this class will delve deeper into maintenance pruning, basic wiring, and how to bend branches to create pleasing classical shapes and beautiful bonsai.

Includes all materials.
Cost: $150
Introduction to Bonsai 2: Pruning & Wiring – June 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (1 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai 2: Pruning & Wiring – July 2, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (11 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai 2: Pruning & Wiring – August 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (7 openings)
Introduction to Bonsai 2: Pruning & Wiring – October 1, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (12 openings)

If there are no available openings for your preferred class date, please call us during normal business hours or email us to get on a waiting list.

Beginner Workshop

Bring in your bonsai tree and get started on one small project. Learn how to prune or re-pot or wire and style, or just come in to learn the basic seasonal care and maintenance. In order to maximize the focus of the class, sessions are separated by project: choose between Pruning & Styling or Repotting.

Use of our tools, soil and wire is included in the price of this workshop.
Cost: $85

DATES
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – June 11, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – June 25, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (4 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Pruning & Styling – July 9, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (0 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – July 23, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – July 30, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – August 13, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Pruning & Styling – August 20, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (9 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – August 27, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Repotting – September 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 openings)
Beginner Workshop - Pruning & Styling – October 8, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (8 openings)

If there are no available openings for your preferred class date, please call us during normal business hours or email us to get on a waiting list.

Yours, Mine, Ours: A Class for Two

Class for Two: designed for those who want to discover this great hobby together. Spouses or friends, parents and kids, even grandparents and children have enjoyed this great bonsai experience together.

Each person learns the basics by creating a beautiful tropical bonsai individually, then, each pair collaborates to create one large tree together. Make a gift to each other by joining forces and making bonsai!

Materials provided.
Make trees part of your relationship. One registration is for two people.
Cost: $185.00 (for two)

DATES
Yours Mine Ours: A Class for Two – July 16, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (7 openings)
Yours Mine Ours: A Class for Two – August 5, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (7 openings)
Yours Mine Ours: A Class for Two – September 3, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (6 openings)

Species Focus Series

These beginner classes are catered to students who have some of the basic knowledge of bonsai techniques and would like to bring diversity into their collection. The series is timed to match the appropriate season, and instructors will discuss some of the nuances and specific care of each species.

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DATES
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If there are no available openings for your preferred class date, please call us during normal business hours or email us to get on a waiting list.

Intermediate Workshop

Prerequisite: Introduction to Bonsai Class or equivalent.

Bring your own bonsai and learn how to develop it through the seasons and years with Zuma! The Intermediate Workshop is for students who wish to reach that next level in the art of bonsai. Every student participating in workshops are at different places in their bonsai journey. This enables you to learn not just from our instructor, but from other students as well!

Use of soil and tools are provided, but students are encouraged to purchase their own.
Cost: $135

DATES
Intermediate Workshop – June 9, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4 openings)
Intermediate Workshop – July 14, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4 openings)
Intermediate Workshop – August 11, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (7 openings)
Intermediate Workshop – September 8, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (6 openings)
Intermediate Workshop – October 13, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (8 openings)

If there are no available openings for your preferred class date, please call us during normal business hours or email us to get on a waiting list.

Master Class

Prerequisite: any class with instruction in basic wiring

The master class series will be devoted to practicing on refined techniques that are only briefly touched upon in our beginner courses. Students with basic wiring experience who would like to delve deeper into structural decision-making will be well suited to these classes.

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DATES
No events at this time.

If there are no available openings for your preferred class date, please call us during normal business hours or email us to get on a waiting list.

If you are not able to attend any of our scheduled classes, we also offer private 1-on-1 lessons. Assignment of your instructor is dependent on the complexity of the project, which will be determined during scheduling with one of our associates. You may bring material that you have been growing at home, or purchase new material from our inventory. We are happy to work with you on any species of tree, as long as the timing is appropriate for the project in mind.

Plants, pots, soil and other materials are not included in price of class. Private lessons are limited to one participant.

Private lessons are offered year round, with the exception of our busiest seasons. Please call us during our normal business hours or email us to coordinate scheduling.