Hal Mahoney Visit March 21, 2015
Hal Mahoney has been practicing the art of Bonsai for more than 35 years. He first gained an appreciation for Asian culture while spending a year and a half in Japan and Korea. Besides classical Bonsai, Hal specializes in Chinese Rock Penjing and his own “claft” (clump/raft) style forest plantings. In addition to cultivating his own collection, Hal promotes Bonsai through lectures and workshops throughout the United States. His thoroughly prepared presentations reflect his many years of professional teaching experience, during which he introduced Bonsai into a New York State high school science curriculum as a credit earning course. Hal currently resides in Long Island, New York.
2014 Annual Bonsai Show
The Annual Bonsai Show was held on Nov 22-23, 2014 and was attended by Bonsai enthusiasts from around the country. There were many workshops and vendors. We also had the pleasure of many Bonsai professionals such as Toby Diaz, Owen Reich, Mike Cartrett, Eric Wigert, Tony Stewart and Mike Lane, not to mention the great artists in our club who showed off their hard work and artistry.
Round Robin Wiring Class on Sep 20, 2014
David Easterbrook Presentation
David Easterbrook showed us his techniques of wiring on June 14, 2014. Many members of the ShoFu Bonsai Society of Sarasota also attended. Pictured here are (L-R) Justin Michael, Phil Krieg, David Easterbrook and Mike Knowlton
Bell Tower Shops Exhibit
The exhibit was held on April 12, 2014 at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, FL. There were many beautiful trees arranged around a central fountain and there were many interested viewers.