Discover its history and find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain them. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable; and how to prune, shape, style and display them. Comprehensive notes are provided.

This class will be delivered face-to-face at WEA Sydney. Enrolling students need to ensure they have read the current COVID-19 Safety Guidance that WEA Sydney has put in place before enrolling.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction
• History
• Chinese/Japanese
• Suitable Specimens
• Styles
• Containers
• Soil
• Equipment
• Wiring
• Pruning
• Re-potting
• Maintenance
• Pests and Diseases
  
  

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Select the most suitable plants, appropriate containers, soil and equipment to not only create various styles of bonsai but also to maintain and displayed to bring years of enjoyment.