Forest-Style Arrangement Japanese Maple Workshop with Lou Carreiro (Saturday, March 15, 2025)

Forest-Style Japanese Maple Workshop with Lou Carreiro (March 15, 2025)

? Date: March 15, 2025
? Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
? Class Size: 8 Participants
? Cost: $185 per student
? Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA

Have you ever wanted to create your own Japanese Maple forest? Now’s your chance! This hands-on Forest-Style Japanese Maple Workshop invites you to design, style, and take home a gorgeous maple bonsai forest. 

Led by the talented Dr. Lou Carreiro, this immersive experience will walk you through every step of creating a forest bonsai, from tree selection to final design. With exclusive maple groves recently acquired for this workshop, this is a unique opportunity to work with premium material under expert guidance. 

What's Included in the Workshop:

• Japanese Maple Seedlings: You’ll create a forest using 5, 7, or 9 ungrafted Japanese Maple seedlings. Choose the number of trees that best suits your design – any extras are yours to take home! 
• Bonsai Pot: A pre-selected pot, chosen by Lou, is included. 
• All Tools & Materials: We’ll provide wire, soil, and all the tools needed to shape your forest. 
• Hands-On Instruction: Lou Carreiro will guide you through trunk selection, pruning, and wiring, ensuring you create a forest composition that reflects natural beauty and balance. 

What's Not Included:

• Everything you need is included in the workshop fee.

Why You Shoud Join:

• Craft a Stunning Forest Bonsai: Walk away with a breathtaking bonsai that mimics the beauty of a natural maple grove. 

• Personalized Experience: Small class sizes mean one-on-one instruction and a relaxed, enjoyable environment.

• Work with Rare Trees: Our exclusive collection of maple groves isn’t available elsewhere. 

Workshop Details:

• Cost: $185 per student
• Duration: March 15th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Arrive early to explore the nursery!)
• Class Size: Limited to 8 students for a more personal experience.
• Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019 (Workshops take place in the greenhouse behind our retail store.)

Extras:

Refreshments available for purchase – soda, water, and snacks.

** All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for workshops.