Bonsai Society of the Carolinas - Charlotte, NC
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Welcome To Our Club
Welcome To Our Club
Our 2018 Award-winning Display at the NC Arboretum Bonsai Show made up of Shimpaku junipers and Kingsville boxwoods. It used 14 individual rocks stacked to make the "mountain", and had a working stream & waterfall ! The display was 11 feet long, 3 feet wide, and took 5 hours to assemble !
Welcome to the Bonsai Society of the Carolinas official web site. The BSOC was the first bonsai club to be established in the Carolinas and the second on the entire East coast. Since 1964 we have been teaching, promoting, and practicing the art of bonsai.
We welcome new members and guests at any meeting or gathering.
We are also always willing to assist anyone with their bonsai.
Our Club is made up of bonsai enthusiasts within about a 75 mile radius of Charlotte, NC, and meets on a monthly basis. If you would like to find out what's planned for our meeting this coming month, see the side bar. Visitors are always welcome.
Our Club members come from a wide variety of backgrounds but we all share a common love for the art of bonsai. Members include knowledgeable artists who have been creating and growing bonsai for many years as well as novices who are just beginning to learn the art. If you have any questions or comments about our club, or this site, we can be contacted via email at [email protected]
2023 Activities - see calendar on right - Visitors are always welcome to attend.
Lectures, demos, workshops:
Educational activities. We strive to improve our abilities as bonsai artists and enthusiasts by learning from masters, teachers, and experienced local members. See the side bar.
Featured Lecture / demo with Arthur Joura. Arthur has been bringing his unique slant on native bonsai to us for over 20 years. Arthur has studied in Japan and applies those techniques to our native material. Arthur has been kind enough to do demos and talks at our meetings each year. The show & talk is open to the general public.
Local and national artist workshops
Several of our experienced members make presentations and hold work-shops during the year on subjects such as soil mixtures, repotting, pruning and wiring, propagation techniques, and styling. We also try to have at least one "professional" bonsai artist do a demo and workshop for us each year. In addition, we have "bring your own tree" workshops so you can bring your trees to work on and get guidance from our experienced members. Check the calendar on the right and stay tuned for updates !
Social events
We usually have a picnic in the summer, a club "auction" where members can buy & sell trees, and a Christmas Holiday party in December of each year.
Meeting Locations
Be sure to check our newsletter and watch your email for meeting locations. We meet at one of the following locations depending on their schedules and our needs:
President, Sam Hronesz's home at 11848 Creek Turn Dr, Charlotte, NC.
Robinson Presbyterian Church - 9424 Harrisburg Rd Charlotte, NC
Pineville Lake Park - 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville NC
Bonsai Learning Center --193 Volt Circle, Statesville NC.
To join us, click here: Membership Registration
Best of Show at 2014 Winter Silhouette Show, Kannapolis, NC. Exhibited by Brad Russell and Brian Mercer
Best exhibit at 2014 Bonsai Expo, Asheville, NC
2015 Bonsai Expo, Asheville, NC
2016 Bonsai Expo, Asheville, NC
2017Bonsai Expo, Asheville, NC
A few member trees from the Winter Silhouette Show. See more in the Photos tab at the top of this page.
Address
Address
As of September 1, 2022
11848 Creek Turn Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28278
Contact
Contact
Hours
Hours
By Appointment
Membership
Membership
Special Offer -
New members get a free bonsai workshop with a $50 membership. You'll get a tree, pot, basic instruction. Go home with a tree you've styled with the help of an experienced club member. "Bonsai 101 Class" are held once or twice per year. Contact the society for the next scheduled class.. Join now by clicking the link below: Membership Registration
Social
Social
Facebook: BSOC
Instagram: BSOC_Charlotte
Upcoming meetings:
Jan 14th - Collecting trip. When trees go dormant in the winter, it is the perfect time to dig up larger trees and turn them into bonsai. Learn how and collect a few. Location: Larry Morton's
Feb 11th - Repotting workshop. This is the perfect time to repot your trees before they come out of winter dormancy. We will have soil available to use. So bring a tree or two. Location: Dave Hull's
Mar 11th - Japanese Black Pine Workshop. Our Vice President, Gabe Steil, will be putting on this workshop. he will supply the JBP, Soil, and a pot to put the trees in. There is a small fee for participating in this class. Stay up to date on the news letters for more details.
April 8th - John Geanangel trip
May 13th - Danny Coffey Demo and Workshop
Have
Questions?
Have
Questions?
Need help with your trees or information about the club? Email us at "[email protected]".