Wiring & Styling Workshop – 4/18/26
$35.00
When: Saturday, April 18, 10am-12pm
Where: Valleaire Golf Club, 6969 Boston Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233, USA
Duration: 2 hours
Skill Level: Students with prior bonsai experience (beginner workshop or equivalent)
Format: Bring Your Own Tree — aluminum wire provided, shears available to borrow
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Product Description
Workshop Overview
Ready to level up from “I shaped a tree once” to “I understand why this branch goes here”?
This wiring and styling workshop dives deeper into the art and strategy of shaping bonsai. You’ll work hands-on with your own tree, applying wiring methods and design principles to bring out its best structure, movement, and character.
Designed for students who already know the basics, this session offers focused, practical instruction with individual guidance and plenty of time at the bench.
What You’ll Learn
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Wire selection and proper application
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Double-wiring and directional control
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Securing wire for stability
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Avoiding wire bite and structural damage
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Branch placement, movement, and flow
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Building a cohesive design and silhouette
What’s Included
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Aluminum wire in multiple gauges
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Use of house tools (or bring your own)
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One-on-one coaching
What to Bring
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A bonsai or pre-bonsai suitable for wiring
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Personal tools (optional)
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A readiness to bend branches with intent, not vengeance
After the Workshop
Lunch at the Valleyaire Golf Club will be available for purchase.
