Welcome to the Sacramento Bonsai Club
We are proud to be a non-profit organization, promoting and introducing the art of Bonsai and Suiseki to the Sacramento community since 1946.
We are proud to say that we are the oldest bonsai club in the state of California and our club is only getting bigger in size.
The Sacramento Bonsai Club, established in 1946, is the oldest club in the United States and is an active club with active members. The club has special guest instructors and “hands-on” workshops led by instructors or members at our monthly “second Monday evening” meetings. There are also scheduled Saturday transplanting workshops held at Maruyama Nursery in Sacramento.
The art of suiseki (viewing stones) is also taught by knowledgeable members who have guided us on past collecting trips and dai-making workshops.
Please join us in our celebration of the art of Bonsai and Suiseki!
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Announcements
No club meeting in July and August
Club Meetings and Workshops are held at:
Sacramento Buddhist Church
2401 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento
(Classroom 2)
Membership
We encourage everyone to visit our club meeting as our guest, and become a member. Join us in practicing the delicate and peaceful art of bonsai, though it can really be noisy and exciting! Becoming a member is easy!
Simply visit our Membership Page, fill out the form and that is it! You will be contacted by email directly from a club member to inform you about the details. Cost of membership is $20 for the full year.
Upcoming Bonsai Events
August 20-21, 2016
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS): 33rd Annual Show
Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue. Show hours are
10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday with
demonstration by Bonsai Master Artist Kathy Shaner from 1 to 3 PM both
days. Demo trees will be raffled. See the largest bonsai exhibition.
Large bonsai vendor and member sales. Exciting silent auctions or “buy
it now”. Free refreshments by the Bonsai café. Free admission and
parking. For more information visit our website www.rebsbonsai.org or contact Bob Shimon at (707) 884-4126 or shimon@mcn.org.
September 24-25, 2016
Sierra Bonsai Club: Annual Show
Penryn, CA
Placer
Buddhist Church, 3192 Boyington Road, in conjunction with the 52nd
Annual Food Bazaar. Show hours are 11 AM – 5 PM Saturday and 11 AM – 4
PM Sunday. Bonsai demonstration will be held in the temple both days,
along with other cultural events throughout the day. It is a yearly
celebration for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, contact Lucy Sakaishi-Judd (916) 300-8103
October 8-9, 2016
East Bay Bonsai Society: Annual Show
Oakland, CA
Lakeside Garden Center
at 666 Bellevue Ave. Show hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday and 11 AM to 4
PM Sunday with demonstration and raffle from 1 to 3:30 PM on Sunday.
Free admission and show will feature over 50 trees of various varieties
and ages. For more information contact us atebbs@eastbaybonsai.org
October 27-30, 2016
Golden State Bonsai Federation Convention 39 “A Bonsai Convergence: Gather At The Rivers” Convention
Sacramento, CA
Headliners: Ryan Neil and Bjorn Bjornholm. More Workshops and Seminars
from: Kathy Shaner, David Nguy, Peter Tea, and others. Where: The
Double Tree By Hilton 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815. Hotel
phone: 916-924-4900 (ask for the “GSBF Group Rate”) For more information, contact: Scott Chadd, GSBF President at: 530-622-9681 or scottchadd@lotusbonsai.com. On-line registration opens on July 1, 2016 Click here: http://www.gsbfconvention.org