Bonsai Society of the Carolinas

First in the Carolinas. The Best in Carolina Bonsai for Over 40 Years. Established in 1964.

About Our Society

Members Always Have Fun Working on Their Trees at Society Workshops.   Local Programs Like This One Are a Good Way to Build Up a Quality Bonsai Collection

General Information

Society By Laws
Meetings Dates/Times
Society Officers
Meeting Locations
How to Join / Membership Dues
Early History

General Information:

The Bonsai Society of the Carolinas provides monthly educational programs in Charlotte, NC to promote the interest in the ancient art of bonsai.  Each program is designed around some general topic or area of interest.  Some programs given are strictly lectures, but most are hands-on workshops where the student is given some instructional information followed by the chance to practice what has been learned.    The society hosts both local and nationally known bonsai artists, with at least one nationally recognized artist each year. Programs are provided for both the beginner and advanced bonsai student. There are fees for some programs. The public is always invited.  You do not have to be a member to attend our programs, but if you are seriously interested you will want to join us on our journey. 

Learning the art of bonsai begins with a few simple steps but can carry the student into a lifetime of enjoyment.  In Japan it is not uncommon to have the same bonsai in the family for many generations.  Each year these trees take on new growth and new forms of pleasure. 

 

Society Officers  

President: Bob Wymer

 bonsaiboy@carolina.rr.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vice President:  Randy Clark

 randybonsai@carolina.rr.com    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasurer:  Bill Gale

wgale@carolina.rr.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary: Jim Hanley

jim.hanley1@wachovia.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immediate Past President: John  Dixon  

jadixon@bellsouth.net 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership Chairman: Bill Gale

  wgale@carolina.rr.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications Manager: Justin Nash

 aeroboy52@carolina.rr.com     

 

 

 

 

 

Raffle Chairman:  Martin Sweeney

 MJASsweeney@aol.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Master: Randy Clark

 randybonsai@carolina.rr.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refreshment Chairman: Kitty Craig

 KGodblessu@aol.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Address:
8328 Kapplewood Court, Charlotte, NC 28226
Ph:  (704) 541-5776

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Meeting Dates/Times:

Usually the Society holds its meetings on the first or second Saturday or Sunday of each month.  The meetings normally last 2-3 hours.  Some meetings are followed by workshops in which the participants can create their own bonsai.  Some events have registration costs.  Some workshops allow the participant to bring their own materials.  Other workshops require purchase of materials supplied by the speaker.  Details of all programs are provided in the monthly e-mail newsletter and on this web site.. 

To see the full Society Calendar, click here.

 

Meeting Location:

Unless otherwise indicated, the  Society usually meets at  the Bonsai Learning Center in north Charlotte.  The phone number is (704) 392-9244.

    The Bonsai Learning Center, 4416 Beatties Ford Rd; Charlotte, NC.

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