The Central Coast Bonsai Club will hold its annual exhibition, the Bonsai Open, on April 6 and 7 at Mingara Recreation Club, with about 140 bonsai trees on display from the local area and further afield.
The club formed in 1997 with the aim of promoting knowledge, enjoyment and satisfaction gained from the art of bonsai.
“Bonsai is a great hobby combining horticulture and art but be warned it is quite addictive,” a spokesperson said.
“Club members include a diverse spectrum ranging from school age to retirees.
“Skill and experience levels extend from beginner to highly experienced and advanced.
“All levels and ages are welcome.”
The club holds meetings on the second Tuesday of each month where guest demonstrators speak about and demonstrate different aspects of bonsai growing.
Members also display trees for the monthly competition.
The club’s calendar details a range of public workshops, full day sessions with top Australian bonsai artists, annual shows and bonsai classes.
This will be the fourth Bonsai Open and with more than $5,000 in prizes there will be hot competition amongst Australia’s top bonsai artists to win the crown.
“In 2023 the standard of trees on display was exceptional,” the spokesperson said.
“This is one of Australia’s biggest bonsai exhibitions.”
There will be demonstrations across the weekend from some of the country’s top bonsai artists and the sales area will provide many bonsai related items, including tools, handmade pots, starter bonsai and advanced bonsai.
For more information visit www.centralcoastbonsai.com.au