Events
Events & calendar.
Monthly meetings and the annual show. Here's the full year at a glance, with the next meeting up top.
2026 program
The year at a glance.
Meetings run on the fourth Saturday of the month. Most afternoons feature a presentation or a visiting demonstrator; some weekends add a Sunday workshop.
Sat
25 APR
Workshop meeting & side presentations
Mini presentation on lesser-known natives with Stephen. Build a bonsai, and bring back your winning and foster trees.
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Workshop & presentations · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sat
23 MAY
Guest demonstratorGuest demonstrator: Marcela Ferreira
Marcela Ferreira, Victorian Native Bonsai Club
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Demonstration · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sun 24 MAY: Workshops with Marcela
2 sessions · 8:30am – 4pm
Sat
27 JUN
Guest presenterWiring, and getting trees ready for exhibition
Sean Hartley
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Presentation · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sat
25 JUL
Guest presenterElms
Quentin Valentine, Victoria
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Presentation · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sun 26 JUL: Workshops with Quentin
2 sessions · 8:30am – 4pm
Sat
22 AUG
Workshop meeting & side presentations
Mini presentation on lesser-known natives with Stephen, with demonstrations from 12:30pm.
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Demonstrations · from 12:30pm
Sat
26 SEP
Guest presenterPines & junipers
Sean Hartley
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Presentation · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sat
24 OCT
Guest presenterEucalyptus genus & bonsai pots
Rod Vert, Victoria
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Presentation · 12:30pm – 4pm
Sun 25 OCT: Workshops with Rod
2 sessions · 8:30am – 4pm
Sat
28 NOV
ChristmasWorkshop & Christmas party
- Members workshop & learners group · 10:30am – 12pm
- Workshop & party · 12:15pm – 4pm
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Regular schedule
The fourth Saturday, every month.
The day
10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Held at Wellington Point Recreation Hall. The morning covers club business and the learners' group, and the afternoon is a demonstration or guest presentation, with time at the bench either side.
No meeting in December.
Visiting
Your first visit is free
You're welcome to come along and watch without joining first, and there's no need to call ahead. Bring a tree if you have one, and bring your questions either way.
Annual show
One day a year, we open the doors.
Next show
Sunday 14 March 2027
Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Each year we put on a public exhibition of members' trees: a curated display of bonsai across species and styles, with demonstrations from senior practitioners and a sale of bonsai material for visitors who want to take something home.
The 2027 show moves to the second weekend of March, as the club's usual fourth weekend falls on Easter. Opening times will be confirmed closer to the date, so follow our Facebook page for details.
Visit the next meeting.
No booking required. Bring a tree if you have one, or just come and watch.