BCI's
Calendar of Bonsai Events


2011

January 22-23, 2011 - Heusden Zolder, Belgium

Noelanders Trophy
During the weekend of January 22-23, 2011, the Culture Centre Muze in Heusden-Zolder will welcome the 12th Noelanders Trophy.
Demonstrators: Ryan Neil from the USA, Michele Andolfo from Italy and Serge Clémence from Switzerland.
Info: secretaris@bonsaiassociation.be.

March 19-20, 2011 - Norhumberland, United Kingdom

The British Shohin Association proudly presents “Shohin Off” , at Willowbog Bonsai, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland. An interactive weekend of Shohin Bonsai enjoyment.
Shohin workshops with Marco Invernizzi and Peter Warren
For more information email John Armitage at jarmitagebonsai@hotmail.co.uk

April 9-10, 2011- Birmingham, UK

2nd Best of British Bonsai
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Demonstrators, Salvatore Liporace, Enrico Savini, Steve Tolley and other British demonstrators . Trade fair, everything you could wish for at the most significant event in UK 2011. For more information, Contact Malcolm and Kath Hughes - mkhughes567@btinternet.com or Steve Tolley - steven.tolley@virgin.net

April 15-17, 2011 - Grantville, PA, USA

MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies
MABS is proud to present its 28th annual Spring Festival, to be held at the Holiday Inn, Grantville (Harrisburg/Hershey), PA. This year's festival features Yasuo Mitsuya (Japan), Steve Tolley (United Kingdom), and Kathy Shaner (USA). Each artist will conduct several lecture/demonstrations, a critique, and a workshop during the course of the weekend. For more information go to http://midatlanticbonsai.freeservers.com/ or E-mail: bkobyrne@yahoo.com

May 14 -15-2011 - Shelbyville, MI , USA

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park presents the 13th Annual Michigan All-State Bonsai Show May 14 & 15, 2011.  This year we are thrilled to welcome internationally known Guest Artist Mr. Colin Lewis.  Mr. Lewis will be providing demonstrations, teaching two "Bring Your Own Tree" workshops, & will be signing his books!
We have 9 workshops & over 10 demonstrations throughout the weekend along with a very large vendor room.  All bonsai & suiseki enthusiasts are encouraged to display their artwork.  There is no cost to attend nor to exhibit.  Visit www.meijergardens.org <http://www.meijergardens.org>  for more info' or e-mail mrbuckowing@yahoo.com to receive a .pdf of the show flier and the exhibitor entry form via e-mail.

 

Time: 9am-5pm May 14; 10am-pm May 15
Cost to visitor: Free

 

May 20-23, 2011 - Perth Australia

Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Ltd. The theme is “Come Together. During the convention we are going to celebrate the coming together of: different philosophies and styles of bonsai, different species we use for bonsai here in Australia, and the coming together once again of our bonsai family
Demonstrators, Min Hsuan Lo (Taiwan), Megumi Bennett from Sydney, Bonseki master Yasuko Aoki is visiting Australia for the last time
The programme includes demonstrator critiques of Exhibition trees, a Masterclass for advanced delegates. Pre and post tours have been sourced with the interest of bonsai and suiseki in mind, to encourage a longer stay in our wonderful state. Info. www.bonsaisocietywa.com/convention.html

June 16-19, 2011- Louisville, KY, USA

Bonsai in the Bluegrass: BCI/ABS 2011 will be held in Louisville, KY, USA. For details and registration forms, click here.

September 22-26, 2011- Durban, South Africa

Hosted by KWANBA
3rd African Bonsai Convention Venue, Elangeni Hotel, Durban. Demonstrators, Robert Steven, Bill Valavanis
Information:- www.abc3.co.za , or contact mistymoonbonsai@gmail.com.

September 30 - October 2, 2011- Ratingen, Germany

European Bonsai Association Annual Convention and Exhibition, including finals of the New Talent Contest at Ratingen, Germany , a charming small town north of Dusseldorf.For more information: www.european-bonsai-convention.eu or www.bonsai-club-deutschland.de

Nov 17-28, 2011 - Japan

BCI Grand Tour Japan - Takamatsu and Kyoto
ASPAC In Takamatsu and Taikan Ten in Kyoto Japan - Tour includes attendance at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention and Exhibition in Takamatsu City. Visit the wonderful Taika-ten western Japan’s biggest bonsai show.Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest bonsai village in Japan, with over 270 gardens. Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens. Guided tour of Kyoto. Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train. 10 nights hotel accommodation on a bed & breakfast daily. Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner. Airport transfers in Japan. Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journeys guide throughout. For more information and rates, click here.


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