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Bonsai Pot Exhibit – a collection of ceramic work by Denise Soultanian
Explore the beautiful nature-inspired pottery of Denise Soultanian, bonsai pots, and illustrated vases. Over the years, her style transformed and evolved but always kept a connection to nature. More information at hakone.com.
Please visit the visitor information for hours.
Special Bonsai Demonstration at Hakone Gardens
Kusamura was invited to present the art of bonsai at this special event which coincides with a show of pottery by Denise Soultanian. Michael Greenstein and Ray Giron will speak about the aspects of bonsai while working on trees from their collection. Hakone is located in Saratoga 21000 Big Basin Way and price of admission ranges from $8 to $12 depending on age. The demonstration will run from 11 am to 1 pm.
East Bay Bonsai Society Annual Show and Sale
We're excited to invite you to the East Bay Annual Show and Sale! We'll have a shot of vendors and club sales this year as well as an amazing headliner
61st Annual Akebono Bonsai Club
Come join us for our 61st Annual Bonsai Show held in conjunction with the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Car Show. Enjoy viewing bonsai in this unique outdoor setting. We will also have bonsai sales and a demonstration. Food available to purchase at the car show and admission is free.
American Bonsai Association Sacramento Live Auction & Consignment Sale
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to bonsai, our meeting space will be packed with incredible items for sale. Don't miss your chance to find something special for your collection! Free entry – All are welcome! Preview 1PM; Live Auction 1:30PM.
East Bay Bonsai Society Annual Show and Sale
We're excited to invite you to the East Bay Annual Show and Sale! We'll have a shot of vendors and club sales this year as well as an amazing headliner
Bonsai Style | Trees That Captivate the Eye
Just us at our 62nd annual bonsai show. Beginner's Workshop, Free Admission, Live Demonstration, Ikebana and Dr. Bonsai.
GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2025
Biennial GSBF event. Headliners, Suthin Sukosolvisit and Mauro Stemberger will host Bring Your Own Tree workshops on Friday. Mulitple workshops will be held Friday and Saturday. Vendors all three days. Free educational seminars and Bring Your Own Bonsai hospitality hours. Live and silent auctions.
GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2025
Biennial GSBF event. Headliners, Suthin Sukosolvisit and Mauro Stemberger will host Bring Your Own Tree workshops on Friday. Mulitple workshops will be held Friday and Saturday. Vendors all three days. Free educational seminars and Bring Your Own Bonsai hospitality hours. Live and silent auctions.
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS) Bonsai Show
Featuring Mike Pistello, Bonsai artist and instructor, winner of the Joshua Roth Rising Stars Competition at GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2023. Quality bonsai displays, demo and raffle at 1PM Saturday, large vendor and member sales, silent auctions, free admission and parking.
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS) Bonsai Show
Featuring Mike Pistello, Bonsai artist and instructor, winner of the Joshua Roth Rising Stars Competition at GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2023. Quality bonsai displays, demo and raffle at 1PM Saturday, large vendor and member sales, silent auctions, free admission and parking.
Nao Tokutake (Golden Zoom Series)
Golden Zoom Series - (Call link to be distributed). Nao Tokutake, well known West Coast bonsai potter, will discuss traditional Japanese craft concepts applied to American bonsai pottery.
Marin Bonsai Club Presents our 2025 show - Tiny trees. Tiny Creatures
Marin County Fair - Tuesday July 2 to Sunday July 6 from 10AM-11PM. A show of beautiful bonsai. Explore their important relationship with the insect world. Come see the Formal Tree display, Bonsai Techniques exhibit, ongoing demonstrations, bonsai experts to answer questions, and more! More information at marinbonsai.org.
16th Annual Valley Bonsai Society Show
Our 16th annual show will include a bonsai demonstration at 1 PM on both days. The finished tree will be raffled off at the end of the demonstrations. Bonsai pots, soil, etc. available for purchase. Admission is free.
16th Annual Valley Bonsai Society Show
Our 16th annual show will include a bonsai demonstration at 1 PM on both days. The finished tree will be raffled off at the end of the demonstrations. Bonsai pots, soil, etc. available for purchase. Admission is free.
EBBS 2025 Annual Auction
The East Bay Bonsai Society will be having an in-person bonsai auction. The auction will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. All sellers and bidders are invited to participate.*
Established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools and more
Credit cards, checks and cash accepted
Sales tax added to purchases
For information, email EBBS_distribution@yahoo.com
* Sellers can auction up to ten (10) lots with each lot having a starting bid of $10.00.
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Bonsai Show and Sale
Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Bonsai Show and Sale
Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.
Kusamura Bonsai Day at Filoli
Bonsai Demo 10:30AM - NOON
One or more trees selected from the Filoli bonsai collection will be worked on under the guidance of Michael Greenstein. Visitors will get to observe and ask questions about a number of bonsai techniques such as wiring, styling, promoting branch ramification, creating a jin or shari, repotting, etc.
Afternoon Critique/Tour of Filoli Bonsai 1:00PM - 2:00PM
This will be a critique of the bonsai in the Filoli collection along with a short history of some of the most important trees. A team of bonsai volunteers from Kusamura will be your hosts. Members and visitors will be able to ask questions throughout the critique/tour.
Kusamura Tree Display from 10AM - 4PM
Kusamura will have a special display of up to ten bonsai with a focus on flowering bonsai for that day and possibly trees previously owned by Dennis Makishima.
Bonsai & Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima from 2PM - 3PM
Be inspired by Dennis Makishima, a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai. Dennis’ journey spans from his apprenticeship in Toyohashi, Japan, under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya to creating the Merritt College Aesthetic Tree Pruning Program and leading the Golden State Bonsai Federation as President.
During this captivating talk, Dennis will share valuable insights into the artistry and philosophy behind bonsai, followed by a book signing of his new book Mr. Omoshiroi.
Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai and Yamato Bonsai Kai Clubs Show
Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Demos, club and vendor sales.
Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens 19th Annual Spring Sale (Copy)
Gate will open promptly no earlier than 9:00 a.m. both days. 20% discount on Bonsai and pre-Bonsai materials (unless otherwise tagged NSF). Akadama, hyuga, and kanuma imported from Japan are available.
Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai and Yamato Bonsai Kai Clubs Show
Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Demos, club and vendor sales.
Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens 19th Annual Spring Sale
Gate will open promptly no earlier than 9:00 a.m. both days. 20% discount on Bonsai and pre-Bonsai materials (unless otherwise tagged NSF). Akadama, hyuga, and kanuma imported from Japan are available.
Bonsai and Orchid Show and Sale
This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society.
We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd. We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking. Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.
Bonsai and Orchid Show and Sale
This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society.
We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd. We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking. Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.
Scott Elser - Golden Zoom Series
Golden Zoom Series (Call link to be distributed). Scott will discuss air-layering: the process of propagating your own material, creating a new tree or growing an impressive nebari.

Kusamura Annual Show
Headliner: Sam Tan
Demo on Saturday at 1pm | Tree to be auctioned off at end of demo
Critique at3:30pm on Saturday
Club Demo at 1pm on Sunday
Benefit drawings during demos both days
Tours 0f the show throughout both days
Children's Corner
Signups for beginner workshops
Educational guide of bonsai terminology
Sales of pre-bonsai, bonsai, books, pots and stands
Over 60 bonsai — FREE ADMISSION
For more Information contact:
Idris Anderson at idrisan@gmaiI.com
Katherine Glassey at klglassey@gmaiI.com

Kusamura Annual Show
Headliner: Sam Tan
Demo on Saturday at 1pm | Tree to be auctioned off at end of demo
Critique at3:30pm on Saturday
Club Demo at 1pm on Sunday
Benefit drawings during demos both days
Tours 0f the show throughout both days
Children's Corner
Signups for beginner workshops
Educational guide of bonsai terminology
Sales of pre-bonsai, bonsai, books, pots and stands
Over 60 bonsai — FREE ADMISSION
For more Information contact:
Idris Anderson at idrisan@gmaiI.com
Katherine Glassey at klglassey@gmaiI.com
Growing Natives Garden Tour
For the first time on the Growing Natives Garden Tour, Barbara and Richard Phillips are hosting a display at their garden with other Kusamura members to featuring California native bonsai trees and kusamono. Come enjoy trees and kusamono from Lynne O’Dell, Steve Iwaki, Jenn Tan, and Richard and Barbara and make connections with plant- lovers in the community. Please register your RSVP and find more info here
American Bonsai Association Sacramento 65th Annual Bonsai Show and Sale
Daily demos at 1:30PM by headliner Carmen Leskoviansky. Daily raffles including the demo tree. Large vendor and consignment sale areas. Reserve your space in the Beginners' Workshop on Sunday at 10AM by emailing abasbonsaiclub@gmail.com. Cost $20 (tree, pot, soil and instruction). Free admission.
American Bonsai Association Sacramento 65th Annual Bonsai Show and Sale
Daily demos at 1:30PM by headliner Carmen Leskoviansky. Daily raffles including the demo tree. Large vendor and consignment sale areas. Reserve your space in the Beginners' Workshop on Sunday at 10AM by emailing abasbonsaiclub@gmail.com. Cost $20 (tree, pot, soil and instruction). Free admission.
San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club 50th Annual Bonsai Exhibition (Copy)
Demonstration at 1 pm both days with David Nguy on Saturday and club member on Sunday. Benefit Drawings, Plant Sales, Vendors: West America from Chino and Legacy Cork Oak from Hacienda Heights.
San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club 50th Annual Bonsai Exhibition
Demonstration at 1 pm both days with David Nguy on Saturday and club member on Sunday. Benefit Drawings, Plant Sales, Vendors: West America from Chino and Legacy Cork Oak from Hacienda Heights.
GSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt Mammoth Auction & Sale
Join us on Saturday for our live auction and vendor sales. On Sunday morning, consignment sales will occur along with our vendor sales.
For more information call 707-762-9154.
GSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt Mammoth Auction & Sale
Join us on Saturday for our live auction and vendor sales. On Sunday morning, consignment sales will occur along with our vendor sales.
For more information call 707-762-9154.
Bonsai-A-Thon
This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.
Bonsai-A-Thon
This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.
California Shohin Society 19th Biennial Shohin Seminar
Events, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops happening throughout the 3-day event. Workshop participation is decided by lottery, and submissions must be received by December 15. For more information, visit calshohin.org.
California Shohin Society 19th Biennial Shohin Seminar
Events, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops happening throughout the 3-day event. Workshop participation is decided by lottery, and submissions must be received by December 15. For more information, visit calshohin.org.