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Puget Sound Bonsai Association

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Coming Up:

September 26th, 2022 - Meeting at CUH with guest artist Jennifer Price. Jennifer will be hosting two workshops, one on Sunday September 25th and the second on the 26th. Both workshops will be held at Heartwoods Bonsai from noon to 4PM. Each workshop will have space for six participants and up to four silent observers. Cost per participant is $85 and observer $10. Contact psba.workshops@gmail.com to register or for more information. Must be a PSBA member to attend.

October 16th, 2022 - PSBA Rummage Sale, silent auction at CUH.

October 24th, 2022 - Meeting at CUH. This will be a “Bring Your Own Tree” meeting where members are encouraged to bring a tree or two to work on with fellow club members. Advanced members will be available to provide advice and suggestions. (Andrew Robson had to cancel his visit.)

November 28th, 2022 - Meeting at CUH with guest artist David Easterbrook. Facebook - David Easterbrook

December 4th, 2022 - Special event meeting at CUH with guest artist Mauro Stemberger. www.italianbonsaidream.com

View:

Maria Walton’s interview with Dan Robinson at Elandan Gardens (YouTube)

Video coverage of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association 2021 Public Bonsai Auction (YouTube video by Ben Nguyen)

Fall Yamadori in the Pacific Northwest (YouTube video by Ben Nguyen)

Download:

2022 PSBA Events Calendar - updated 8/4/2022 (pdf)

Sound Bonsai - The PSBA Newsletter - September 2022

PSBA 2021 Margaret Holton Winter Silhouette Show

The Puget Sound Bonsai Association was formed in 1973. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education of its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai. Club members have bonsai experience that ranges from beginner to recognized experts in the art. PSBA holds regularly scheduled club meetings featuring demonstrations and educational programs by national and international bonsai artists. The club also stages public shows and participates in community events where members' trees are showcased.

Enjoy learning about the techniques and traditions of the ancient art of bonsai in a social setting.

Member Benefits

Immerse yourself in an ancient art form with international reach

Attend eight general meetings per year featuring demonstrations by local, regional or national guest artists.
We meet on the fourth Monday in the months of January, February, March, April, June, September, October, and November.

Take or observe workshops by guest artists

Take three new-member workshops during your first two years ($75 per member to cover cost of materials):
1. Late winter - Tree design and potting workshop. New members receive a tree, pot and other materials.
2. Spring - "What to look for when buying a bonsai" workshop,
3. Fall - Shaping and wiring workshop. A tree and pot are provided for members who have not yet attended the late winter workshop.

Join a study group to improve skills, free of charge

Join an advanced or professionally-led study group

Submit trees for selection and exhibit at club events

Sell trees and other bonsai related materials at annual auction (typically the first Saturday in June)

Attend annual potluck for fellowship and bonsai shopping

Sell trees or materials at potluck free of club commission

Join a committee or become a board member

Participate in club events as a docent or volunteer

As of September 1st, 2017, new member dues are $50 for an individual and $70 for a couple. Couples must reside at the same address. New members who join after September 1st are paid-up for the following year.

Renewing member dues, which are due before the 1st of January, are $50 for an individual member renewal and $70 for a couple renewal (beginning September 2017 for 2018). There will be $10 discount per member when dues payment is received before January 1st.

We need club members to volunteer for the following events:

Spring Show
PSBA Auction
Fall Potluck
New Member Workshops
Board of Directors
Public Relations
and other club related committees

Join today!

Annual Special Events

Sakura Con – PSBA organizes an exhibit as part of this animeconvention’s presentation of Japanese arts, culture and traditions.
March/April: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.

Spring Show – Annual exhibit. An opportunity for members to showcase their trees.
May (Mother's Day Weekend): Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way

Annual Auction – A professionally-conducted live auction featuring up to 70 trees at varying price points, plus a silent auction of trees, pots, books, and materials.
Normally in June, first Saturday but in 2021, it will be September 25th: Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way

Member Potluck–Asummer tradition is moving to fall where membersandtheir families enjoy informal fellowship, great food, and a member bazaar offering great bargains on trees, pots, and stones.
October: Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle

For more information, see the calendar or contact us.

Join the club!!

Existing membership renewal, select the appropriate link for your membership type: Family or Individual