American Bonsai Association, Sacramento
To promote interest in the growing, training, showing and care of bonsai
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New to Bonsai?
Try our introductory class series!
Dig In - Saturday, Sept 13, 2025. CLASS IS FULL!
Chop In - Saturday, Sept 27, 2025. Sign up now!
Longtime ABAS member Roger Steel teaches a two-tiered educational strategy. Class size is limited • Cost is $25 per student per session
Dig-in Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 - CLASS IS FULL
Those new to bonsai are encouraged to start by attending a "Dig-in." Learn some basic bonsai skills and how to select pre-bonsai material with potential at the Dig-in. The class lasts a good part of the day. Dig-in participants will visit a garden center where they will focus on material evaluation, with the option to purchase their own nursery stock. During the afternoon workshop, students will be introduced to tools and techniques during a styling workshop on the morning’s finds. View a more detailed itinerary here.
Fill out the form below or Email Roger Steel to sign up to request more information. rogersteel@comcast.net
Chop-in Saturday, Sept 27, 2025
Attendance at a Dig-in is a prerequisite for attending a "Chop-in."
The next Chop-in class will be offered to previous Dig-In Students. Each session, Dig-in or Chop-in, has a $25 cost.
The Chop-in will cover more advanced work with your tools and plant material acquired since the Dig-in session. Roger will be using a chopstick as a pointer to help students develop an eye, follow a trunk line, and to point out where the student will make their own cuts. View a more detailed itinerary here.
Fill out the form below or Email Roger Steel to sign up to request more information. rogersteel@comcast.net