Bonsai Training Camp

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