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Foundation and Friends off the Botanical Gardens

Bonsai Workshop with Megumi Bennett

When
  • Saturday 29 August from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost

Adult: $195

Join Bonsai Master Megumi Bennett for a hands-on workshop that will transform the way you see and shape nature.

Discover the art of bonsai through expert guidance, practical techniques, and insider knowledge adapted for Australian conditions. From selecting the right plant to pruning, styling, and potting, you’ll gain skills you can use straight away. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to learn directly from a Tokyo-born expert with decades of international experience. 

Step into the captivating world of bonsai with Megumi Bennett, a Tokyo-born bonsai and ikebana expert with decades of experience teaching, demonstrating, and exhibiting across Australia and internationally. This is your chance to learn directly from a master who combines traditional Japanese techniques with practical adaptations for Australian climates and species.

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