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Joe Morgan-Payler Demonstrator for April

Joe Morgan-Payler, a renowned bonsai demonstrator with a background in Fine Arts and Design, brings deep knowledge and creativity to his workshops. Having trained in Japan under Mr Urushibata at Taisho-en, he offers engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences.

Demonstration: Tuesday, 4th March 2025, 7:30 PM (Members free / Visitors $10)
Workshops: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 (9 AM–12 PM or 1 PM–4 PM) – Participants $65 (max 8) / Observers $10
Location: West Pennant Hills Community Centre, 42 Hill Street, West Pennant Hills
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This Month’s Demonstration: John Marsh

An elder statesman of Australian bonsai, John started bonsai in 1971. He was founding member of the Nepean Bonsai Society (where he continues to teach), an inaugural member of the AABC and its vice-president for many years. John has demonstrated […]

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February’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci

What a great start to the year with Clinton as our first demonstrator. As you all know, Clinton has worked full-time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He taught at the School of Bonsai […]

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February’s Demonstrator: Clinton Nesci

Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president and taught at the School of Bonsai for many years where he shared his deep knowledge in a friendly […]

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November Demonstration: Hugh Grant

  Hugh Grant, of Tree Makers Design, is a bonsai professional from the upper Blue Mountains of NSW. Tree Makers is a garden and studio specialising in quality design and techniques. Hugh manages clients’ trees, offering styling and maintenance services […]

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October Demonstration: Clinton Nesci

Clinton has once again agreed to demonstrate for our club. It’s always a pleasure to see Clinton in action. Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president […]

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Workshop Notes

September is a good time to repot many evergreens, such as pyracantha and buxus. Azaleas can also be repotted while they are in flower, although for many September will be too late in the season, as once the new flush […]

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This Month’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci

Clinton has once again agreed to demonstrate for our club. It’s always a pleasure to see Clinton in action. Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president […]

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This Month’s Demonstration: Preparing Your Trees For Show

Michael Kempson will share his tips and techniques for preparing trees to show. There’s more to it than just putting a bonsai on a stand and grabbing a companion plant. Join us as Michael walks us through his routine to […]

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This Month’s Demonstration: Sean Hood

Sean is a popular and extremely talented bonsai artist whose work has been represented in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection in Canberra. He is well known for his passion for yamadori (collected trees) and their subsequent care. Sean’s impressive […]

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