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2007 Club Calendar

• January 3:   Preview of 2007 Schedule of Events and Review of Videos of Past IBC Events
  Mark Fields will give an overview of the 2007 IBC schedule followed by a viewing of historical IBC videos of club events from the 70's and 80's.

• February 7:   "Bonsai Soils" Presentation
  Paul Weishaar will repeat his lecture on bonsai soils.  The lecture will include a discussion of the various elements and additives that can make up bonsai soils, including a comparison of several completed soil mixes.

• March 7:   "Potting" Workshop
  Carl Wooldridge will lead a workshop on potting or repotting trees.  Participants in last fall's Bonsai 101 workshop are encouraged to bring their workshop trees in for assistance in potting their trees.  Other members can bring in one tree for repotting with club assistance.  The club will provide soil at $10 a bag.

• April 4:   "Juniper" Workshop and "Rough Pruning on Chinese Elm" Demonstration
  This workshop will feature the use of nursery stock junipers and will be followed by a demonstration by Mark Fields on rough pruning a Chinese elm for the June ramification demonstration.

• April 15 & 16:   Marco Invernizzi Demonstration & Workshops
  Marco will present a styling demonstration on a conifer species yet to be determined on the 15th followed by a "bring your own tree" styling workshop on the 16th.

• May 2:   "Air-
  Layering" and "Thread and Root Grafting" Demonstrations
  Participants will be led by Mark Fields in a demonstration of air-
  layering and thread and root grafting techniques with various species of bonsai.

• May 5 & 6: Indianapolis Museum of Art Exhibition
  The IBC returns to the Indianapolis Museum of Art with this exhibition to be held in the museum's Garden Court.

• May 25 -
  27:  Brussel's Rendezvous 2007, Olive Branch, MS
  For more information, click here.

• June 6:  "Ramification of Chinese Elms" Demonstration
  Presented by Mark Fields, this demonstration will focus on the development and refinement of branches in Chinese elm.

• June 23 & 24:   Annual Garfield Park Exhibit

• July 4:   No Meeting Due to Holiday

• July 14:   IBC Member "Backyard Tour"
  Members are invited to tour one of the club member's bonsai collection.  Details will be given out at the June meeting for the protection of the member's trees.

• August 1:  "Tropical Bonsai"Workshop
  Mike Devore will lead a workshop on tropical bonsai material.  Participants will have a choice of tropical bonsai material provided by Mike on which to work.  Reservations required 14 days in advance.  Costs vary based on materials desired. Observers welcome.

• September 5:  "BYOT*" Workshop
  This meeting will be an opportunity for club members to bring in their own trees to be critiqued by others. Members may bring up to 3 of their bonsai for a constructive review and critique on styling, pot selection, appearance and general care.  Ideal for preparation for the annual White River Gardens Exhibition or even for preparation for MABA 2008.

• September 8:   Annual Penrod Arts Fair and IBC Bonsai Sale
  The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will participate in and have bonsai on sale at the Penrod Art Fair at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This is our primary fund raising event and any member is welcome to bring bonsai and supplies to sell.  Hours are from 10:00 AM -
  5:00 PM.

• September 22 -
  November 11:   The Annual White River Gardens Exhibition
  The club will continue with its very successful and popular bonsai exhibition at the White River Garden Conservatory, next to the Indianapolis Zoo.  The exhibits will be shown in the White River Gardens Greenhouse as well in the courtyard of the Gardens.  The IBC will also sponsor its Annual Bonsai Sale at the Gardens on September 22 and 23. Possible workshops and demonstrations for the exhibition will be determined and announced later.

• October 3:   "Bonsai 101" Workshop
  Carl Wooldridge will again present this basic entry-
  level workshop as a follow-
  up to the White River Gardens and Penrod bonsai sales.  Individuals who purchased trees at either of these events are invited, and encouraged, to come and bring their new trees for assistance on styling and care.

• November 7:  "Bonsai Displays, Stands, and Accent Plants"
  As preparation for MABA 2008, sponsored by the IBC, this program will focus on the use of accent plants, viewing stones, stands, and other items in designing quality bonsai displays.

• December 5:  Annual Christmas Dinner
  The IBC will hold its annual Christmas dinner at the Chinese Ruby restaurant starting at 6:30 PM, with dinner at 7:00 PM.  The meeting will include the usual dead bonsai contest and bonsai material raffle for all paid club members.

*  BYOT - "Bring Your Own Tree"