UPCOMING EVENTS – VISITORS WELCOME!
PUBLIC PRESENTATION & DEMONSTRATION
Our club meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month (except January)
Time & Date: 07:30pm | Tuesday 7th October, 2025
Location: Main Hall, West Pennant Hills Community Centre 42 Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
Cost: Free for Members, $10 Non Members
Contact:
The Bonsai Society of Australia and The School of Bonsai are proud to present International Stylist: Marija Hajdic
Marija Hajdic is a talented bonsai professional from Croatia, and is considered one of the most influential bonsai artists outside of Japan. She has honed her craft over the past 20 years learning from bonsai professionals including Walter Pall, and has a passion for deciduous yamadori.
Marija is well-known across Europe and the international convention circuit. Her frequent displays trees at many of Europe’s premier exhibitions, has included winning recognition at the 2019 Noelandar’s Trophy, with her tree “The Emperor”.
Marija combines bonsai technique with an amazing ability to appreciate form, to develop stunning bonsai from collected material. She believes bonsai to be living sculpture, shaped by the artist and inspired by nature, but with the final “image” belonging to the viewer.
The Bonsai Society of Australia and The School of Bonsai have been lucky enough to secure two days on her upcoming Australian tour for a Public Demonstration and Paid Workshops.
Bonsai Society of Australia in conjunction with the Orange Blossom Festival
presents the
BSA Annual Exhibition
Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground
5 – 7th September 2025
Friday and Saturday 10.00am- 4pm Sunday 10am- 3pm
DISPLAYS • DEMONSTRATION • SALES
Admission:
Adults $7.00 and children under 12 free
BONSAI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA EXHIBITION 2025
A large display of exotic and Australian native trees
Sean Hood Demonstration: Saturday 6th Sept 11am
Sean is an extremely talented bonsai artist who has been practising bonsai for over twenty years. From a modest beginning in a small nursery on the Central Coast and a period of study with Lee Wilson, Sean is now a popular demonstrator whose work has been represented in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection in Canberra.
He enjoys everything about bonsai, from putting the first bend into young trees to working on old collected material. “A great tree can be made from any material with time and good technique”.
Sean is equally comfortable working on spectacularly massive olives and water gums, as he is creating Shohin pines or maples.
Ceramics:
• Snowfire Ceramics
• Denise Edgerton
Members’ Sales: Bonsai, stock trees, companion plants and pre-loved pots
Bonsai World: Stock trees, tools, pots and akadama
Bonsai Clinic: Bring your tree for some advice on styling or help with health issues (small charge for repotting materials)
Build a Bonsai: Make your own tree ($15.00- $30.00)
Bonsai Cafe: Delicious sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea and drinks
Another successful show in the books!
Thanks to everyone for attending our annual show in September, it was a huge success and we were delighted with the quality of trees, the helpful members who assisted us and the whole community for turning out to attend and support us.
Please see all the photos on our show page:
ABOUT THE BONSAI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC.
Founded in August 1965 by Dorothy and Vita Koreshoff, the Bonsai Society of Australia, Inc. is one the first Australian bonsai societies. As a non-profit association, our purpose is to promote knowledge of, and interest in bonsai and to serve as a national focal point for bonsai fanciers.
We publish a monthly Bonsai Newsletter, and provide a variety of educational and support services to the bonsai community. Committee of the Bonsai Society of Australia Inc are unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to spreading the word about this wonderful, satisfying and challenging hobby.
We support AABC and BFA and other local, regional, and international groups. We take pride in our commitment to grow these partnerships. Our members are committed to improving and developing talent. We hope to help you develop your skills.
President
Bonsai Society of Australia Inc.