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This is a single-day registration for Saturday, the 17th of May.
| Event Date | 16-05-24 |
| Event End Date | 19-05-25 |
| Cut off date | 01-05-25 |
| Individual Price | Registration for Saturday 17th May |
This is a single-day registration for Sunday, the 17th of May.
| Event Date | 16-05-24 |
| Event End Date | 19-05-25 |
| Cut off date | 01-05-25 |
| Individual Price | Registration for Sunday 18th May |
For many years, bonsai artists around Australia have been using Australian plants to create wonderful examples of the art of bonsai. The Canberra Bonsai Society and the Australian National Botanic Gardens are pleased to present the 2024 Exhibition of Australian Plants as Bonsai, which will be held in the Crosbie Morrison Building, ANBG, on 22-23 February 2025.
The art of miniature trees in pots or trays started in China around 2000 years ago (penjing) and was taken up in Japan around 1200 years ago when it started to be called bonsai about 150 years ago. A bonsai or penjing tells a story of a place, culture, and life’s journey. The story comes from the artist and then is left for the viewer to contemplate. Australian trees, such as bonsai or penjing, tell the story of growing out of an oriental tradition and are interpreted in an Australian context.
The exhibition will display over 30 bonsai and penjing and related items created by Canberra Bonsai Society members.
Bonsai is the art of growing small trees in pots. Some are small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. These miniature trees are works of art. The artist is working with a challenging medium that grows and changes with time.
The exhibition's location at the Australian National Botanic Gardens is a very appropriate setting for Australian bonsai.
We invite you to visit the exhibition and see the range of possibilities. You can attend daily demonstrations at 11 am and 2 pm, showcasing the techniques used and considerations needed when training Australian plants as bonsai. You can vote for your favourite tree. The artist whose tree has the most votes is celebrated yearly on the People’s Choice trophy.
Location
Crosbie Morrison Building
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross St, Acton, ACT
Admission
Adult $5.00
Concession $3.00
Accompanied children under 12 Free
| Event Date | 22-02-25 |
| Event End Date | 23-02-25 |
Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of bonsai as we gear up for the 2025 AABC Bonsai Convention, proudly presented by the Canberra Bonsai Society Inc. This year is extra special as we toast to half a century of bonsai brilliance in Canberra with our theme, 'Future Directions'. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of miniature trees and the community that loves them.
| Event Date | 16-05-25 |
| Event End Date | 19-05-25 |
| Cut off date | 01-05-25 |
| Individual Price | Registration for the two day event. |