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Cozy Tales for Chilly Days
On cold winter days that call for indoor activities, join us for Cozy Tales for Chilly Days!
A National Treasure
Although never formally trained in the visual arts or art history, Fred Meijer was deeply interested in cultural endeavors and history, and had a long interest in sculpture.
Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet - Saturday, February 23
Mark your calendars now for a thoroughly delightful butterfly ballet.
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Classes & Camps: Bonsai Workshop
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop (Morning Session)
Learn the basics of bonsai while working on a ‘Tiger Bark’ Ficus
Instructor
Cost
- Members $65
- Non-Members $75
Create a Kusamono and Accent Planting
Discover the art of Kusamono by creating your own potted arrangement of plants that can be displayed by itself or with a bonsai.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $55
- Non-Members $65
Root-Over-Rock ‘Burtt Davyi’ Ficus
Learn how to create a root-over-rock style bonsai using a ‘Burtt Davyi’ Ficus.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $85
- Non-Members $95
‘Boulevard’ Cypress Workshop
Create a bonsai using ‘Boulevard’ cypress, a cultivar of Japanese False Cypress with soft, bluegreen foliage.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $70
- Non-Members $80
Bring Your Own Tree Workshop (Saturday Session)
Bring one to three bonsai currently in development and work on styling and refining your trees with expert guidance from Guest Artist Todd Schlafer.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $50
- Non-Members $60
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop (Afternoon Session)
Learn the basics of creating a bonsai using a juniper, a durable evergreen that has many styling possibilities.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $65
- Non-Members $75
In-Depth Beginner’s Bonsai Workshop
Explore the art of bonsai in more depth and learn about the many different styles possible.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $75
- Non-Members $85
Fukien Tea Bonsai Workshop
Create a lovely bonsai using Fukien tea, a tropical plant that has glossy leaves, white flowers, and small berries.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $95
- Non-Members $105
‘Morris Midget’ Boxwood Bonsai
Learn the basic techniques of how to shape, train and repot a bonsai.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $70
- Non-Members $80
Bring Your Own Tree Workshop (Sunday Session)
Bring one to three bonsai currently in development and work on styling and refining your trees with expert guidance from Guest Artist Todd Schlafer.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $50
- Non-Members $60