Important Note:
Registration for Weekend Bonsai Training is now Open. Those who wish to learn Bonsai from across Gujarat please contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267 / Parag Mehta-9227207984 / Bhavesh Patel - 9824367151 or email ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com
Who can Learn Bonsai?
- Anyone who loves Trees & Plants can love the art of Bonsai. Plants can sustain on their own if you give them the right environment and hence in that sense Bonsai is nothing but watching the tree grow. As a tree can survive for more than 100 years & grows slowly, having patience is very important.
How is Training Imparted?
Training will be conducted over weekend in batches of 5 to 10 people. There will be 2 sessions of 4 Hours each on Saturday & Sunday. Over and above these there will be 2 Session of Nursery Visit for plant selection. After the training is over, you will have enough knowledge to start making Bonsai on your own & grasp Bonsai Books & other reference materials easily.
The Teaching methodology will be Learn (Lecture)> See (Demo) > Practice (Make your own Bonsai), that will be covered in following manner.
- Lecture of 30 Minutes
- Demo of 30 Minutes
- Practical of 120 Minutes
What plants will be covered?
There are plants which grow Fast & can be made into Bonsai in less than 2/3 Years. During the Training phase, we will help you make your First 2 Bonsai during this Bonsai training session.
Where to get Plants & other Materials?
It is mandatory for each student to carry a Plant, Pot & other materials required for Practical purpose for each Session. For sake of convenience we will arrange for Plant, Pot & Materials which can be bought in Cash. Alternatively, students can bring their own Plant, Pot & materials as per the instructions given to them.
Study Materials?
We will give you the relevant study materials required to have Basic Knowledge of Bonsai. However it is expected from each student that they buy books of different authors, & surf Internet to gather more knowledge after the Training is complete.
Where training will be provided?
Training will be provided at Nursery, Public Garden or at residence of any member or trainer if they are willing to accommodate 5 to 10 people. The 4 Sessions will cover the following;
Session 1: 4 Hours
- Bonsai Styles
- Design Principles
- Bonsai Tools
- Plant Selection
- Visualization
- Soil Preparation
Session 2: 4 Hours
- Visualization
- Wiring & Pruning
- Cutting & Pruning
- Re potting
How to Join?
You are required to pay a Fee of Rs.1500/- towards training. Further if you with to Joint Ahmadabad Bonsai Club, you will have to pay Rs.500 as registration fee. A Total of Rs.2000 needs to be paid. Only people who are practicing Bonsai or those who complete the training are eligible to become member of Ahmadabad Bonsai Club.
Who will provide the Training?
Training will be provided by Bhavesh Patel, Ramesh Sinha & Parag Mehta. Moreover we will also try to invite other Club Members & members of Other Bonsai Club to come & share their experience, if possible.
Get Started:
To join all you have to do is send us a joining request at AhmedabadBonsaiClub@gmail.com or please contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267 / Parag Mehta-9227207984 / Bhavesh Patel - 9824367151 or email ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com
About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club, Membership & Founders
The core activities of the Ahmedabad Bonsai Club are as mentioned below.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai
Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.
About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.
Who can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club?
You can, if you are practicing Bonsai. If you are new to Bonsai & you wish to learn & practice bonsai, than you can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club. Those who wish to have Bonsai for the sole purpose of Decoration/Showpiece, they will not be entertained as members.
What are the membership formalities?
- There is a nominal Annual fee of Rs. 500 that you will have to pay at time of Joining, which is non refundable.
- If you don't know the Bonsai Basics, than you will have to undergo the Bonsai Basic Course that cost you Rs.1500 only (Mandatory).
- Regular Active participation in Club Activities
The core activities of the Ahmedabad Bonsai Club are as mentioned below.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai
Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.
About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.
Ramesh Sinha - He is practicing Bonsai for more than 3 years now & has more than 50 bonsai under training. He is an active bonsai blogger & his creations/ideas can be viewed on http://rameshsinhabonsai.blogspot.com. He is one of the most active member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club & is also responsible for hosting & maintaining Ahmedabad Bonsai Club website. He also Teaches Bonsai & is probably the only Suiseki Hobbiest in Ahmedabad. He runs a small IT firm which maintains two portals www.abcProcure.com & www.TenderTiger.com. He can be contaced on ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com or 9924332267
Bhavesh Patel: He is the seniormost Bonsai collector of Ahmedabad. Bonsai runs in his blood & is the most active bonsai enthusiast of Ahmedabad. He has travelled across India to persue his Bonsai Hobby & is known to all Bonsai Masters of India. He works for GIDC and is also a Bonsai Faculty.
Parag Mehta: He is the most modern bonsai practicner of Ahmedabad, his creation can be viewed on http://paragmehta1.blogspot.com. He also host & maintain his own Bonsai website called Bonsai Club of Ahmedabad.com which can be viewed on www.BonsaiClubofAhmedabad.com. He runs a chemical trading firm called Mehta Brothers & can help people procure Lime Sulphur which is required for Jinning purpose.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai
Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.
About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.
Who can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club?
You can, if you are practicing Bonsai. If you are new to Bonsai & you wish to learn & practice bonsai, than you can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club. Those who wish to have Bonsai for the sole purpose of Decoration/Showpiece, they will not be entertained as members.
What are the membership formalities?
- There is a nominal Annual fee of Rs. 500 that you will have to pay at time of Joining, which is non refundable.
- If you don't know the Bonsai Basics, than you will have to undergo the Bonsai Basic Course that cost you Rs.1500 only (Mandatory).
- Regular Active participation in Club Activities
The core activities of the Ahmedabad Bonsai Club are as mentioned below.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai
Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.
About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.
Ramesh Sinha - He is practicing Bonsai for more than 3 years now & has more than 50 bonsai under training. He is an active bonsai blogger & his creations/ideas can be viewed on http://rameshsinhabonsai.blogspot.com. He is one of the most active member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club & is also responsible for hosting & maintaining Ahmedabad Bonsai Club website. He also Teaches Bonsai & is probably the only Suiseki Hobbiest in Ahmedabad. He runs a small IT firm which maintains two portals www.abcProcure.com & www.TenderTiger.com. He can be contaced on ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com or 9924332267
Bhavesh Patel: He is the seniormost Bonsai collector of Ahmedabad. Bonsai runs in his blood & is the most active bonsai enthusiast of Ahmedabad. He has travelled across India to persue his Bonsai Hobby & is known to all Bonsai Masters of India. He works for GIDC and is also a Bonsai Faculty.
Parag Mehta: He is the most modern bonsai practicner of Ahmedabad, his creation can be viewed on http://paragmehta1.blogspot.com. He also host & maintain his own Bonsai website called Bonsai Club of Ahmedabad.com which can be viewed on www.BonsaiClubofAhmedabad.com. He runs a chemical trading firm called Mehta Brothers & can help people procure Lime Sulphur which is required for Jinning purpose.
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