2001 Club Calendar

2001 Calendar of Events

January 3 -
Michael Turley
Demonstration: Web Site
Webmaster Michael Turley will give a demonstration of the IBC web site and conduct a discussion of current and future plans for the web site. Input from members on future additions to the site will be solicited.

February 7 -
Paul Weishaar
Demonstration: Stone Slab Bonsai Planting.
Paul will do a demonstration on preparing a stone slab then planting a tree and related landscaping on it. There will be a raffle for the stone slab bonsai at the conclusion of the demonstration. Tickets will be available for $5 each with proceeds going to the IBC. Observers welcome.

April 4 -
Paul Weishaar
Workshop: Buttonwood Bonsai
This will be the first of three workshops for the year. We have located some excellent buttonwood (all different shapes) which have great potential for trying your skills with jin and shari. Reservations required for workshop.
( Click here for an excellent resource on the care of Buttonwood bonsai. )

May 2 -
Simon Feng
Demonstration: Pruning vs. Pinching
Simon will present a demonstration on the differences between developmental pruning, pruning, and pinching. Most of us do not prune, but just pinch back all the time. Simon will convince us to boldly prune away with no fear. Members are encouraged to bring their own trees and help will be available after the demonstration.

May 19 -
20
Indianapolis Museum of Art Bonsai Exhibition
Public exhibition of club members bonsai in the Showalter Pavilion at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Hours are 10:00 AM -
5:00 PM both days. Map to IMA.

June 6 -

Show Preparation
We will conduct Business Meeting and then set up the exhibit for the Garfield Park Show and sale which begins June 8. Additionally, club members who participated in the April Buttonwood workshop are encouraged to bring in their trees for repotting and bleaching of deadwood.

June 8 -
10
Garfield Park Bonsai Show / Sale
The IBC Bonsai Show is part of a three day event at Garfield Park which encompasses the entire park and includes a variety of events including exhibits, roving musicians, food and drink, and a bonsai workshop to be announced. A full schedule will be published when available. Reservations will be required for the bonsai workshop. Hours are 10:00 AM -
5:00 PM both days.

June 10
Korean Hornbeam Workshop
There will be a Korean Hornbeam Workshop in the Garfield Park Conservatory Meeting Room Sunday June 10, 2001, 2 PM thru 4PM. Cost is $50 IBC members and $75 non-
IBC members. There are a few workshop spaces available. Contact Paul Weishaar for reservations at (317) 846-
2640 or email paul@indybonsai.org.

July 11 -
Mike Devore
Demonstration: Tropical Bonsai.
Please Note: This months meeting will be the second Wednesday of the month due to the 4th of July holiday. Mike will present a tropical bonsai demonstration using a Brazilian Rain Tree.

August 1 -
Mike Devore
Workshop: Tropical Bonsai
Participants will have a choice of tropical bonsai provided by Mike on which to work. Reservations required 14 days in advance. Cost to be announced. Observers welcome.

August 11 -
Garden Tour
In response to numerous requests, we are going to add to our schedule a tour of IBC members' Bonsai Gardens for IBC club members only. Any members wishing to have there bonsai garden added to the tour, please let the Directors know. A schedule will be published later.

September 5 -
Steve Knapp
Demonstration: Species Presentation
Discussion on a specific species of bonsai and details on its care, as well as an explanation of the different styles appropriate for the species. Members will be requested to bring their examples of the subject species.

September 8 -
Penrod Art Fair
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. Map to IMA.

September 22 -
November 11 -

White River Gardens Bonsai Show
The White River Gardens, part of the Indianapolis Zoological Society (the Indianapolis Zoo) has requested that the IBC exhibit bonsai for a 6 week period. The exhibit will be shown in the new White River Gardens Greenhouse and the IZS staff have promised extensive promotion and publicity of the exhibit. The IZS has been in contact with the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. and subsequently Warren Hill, Director of the Bonsai Collection at the Arboretum has called to discuss the show and offer some suggestions and helpful hints. The IZS has asked also that we consider programs for some weekends. This seems like a great opportunity to expose a large number of people to the world of bonsai. The Club will also sponsor a bonsai sale at the Gardens on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23. Click here for a schedule of events.

October 3 -
Simon Feng
Demonstration: Rules of Tree Design
Simon will present a program on the rules of tree design. Subjects include branch placement, proportions, root flare, among others. Following the program we will have club members "show and tell" with their trees to demonstrate how the principles work, as well as why sometimes the rules are "broken".
* Membership fees are due at this time.

November 3 -
November 16 -

Garfield Park Chrysanthemum / Tropical Bonsai Show
Annual show of chrysanthemum and tropical bonsai specimen at the Conservatory. Hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

November 7 -
Paul Weishaar
Demonstration: Displaying Your Bonsai
Paul will present on how to best display your bonsai at home and show. Club members' homes will be visited through the year and a video will be shown on how members keep and display their trees. Good and bad examples of bonsai in recent shows will also be shown and discussed.

December 5
Annual Christmas dinner at the Chinese Ruby restaurant. Dead bonsai contest and bonsai material raffle.

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