Bonsai Workshop

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 am UTC+12:00

The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand | Christchurch

Canterbury Horticultural Society
Publisher/HostCanterbury Horticultural Society
Bonsai Workshop
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JOIN BONSAI ARTIST AARON CURTIS FOR AN IN-DEPTH 4-HOUR WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS
Aaron will guide you through the intricate process of creating a bonsai. From in-depth wiring, styling and design, followed by on-going care.
Learn to create a tree that tells a story, creates a memory, or simply resembles that balance of art and nature.
This workshop is an exclusive for Canterbury Horticultural Society and combines two of his popular offerings from Shiro Bonsai. [https://shirobonsai.co.nz/]
ABOUT AARON
Aaron studied and worked in the horticultural industry while pursuing his passion for bonsai. Learning from overseas bonsai professionals and driven by his goal to make bonsai his full-time focus, he turned his expertise into a thriving business.
Today, Aaron runs Shiro Bonsai, a dedicated bonsai nursery and online store, as well as Kusamono Café, a physical retail store and café. His mission is to make bonsai accessible to enthusiasts nationwide. With unmatched passion and dedication, he continues to share his knowledge and love for bonsai with the community.
Date: Sunday 9 August 9am - 1pm
The Kiosk, Christchruch Botanic Gardens
Self serve tea, coffee & biscuits available throughout
Price: $185 Members ($225 Non-Members)or bundle with a CHS Membership for $250
Includes a beautiful nursery juniper and premium ceramic Yixing bonsai pot.
A CHS Membership can save you up to 30% off workshops and courses AND provides great discounts at local retailers [https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/member-discounts/] as well as FREE attendance at our Monthly Meeting, Garden Life. [https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/garden-life/]
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The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Botanic Gardens-East, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

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