Bonsai Events, Shows & Workshops in the Midlands

Plan the long-term development of your bonsai with structured design discussion. Bring one or two trees to work on.

Hands-on bonsai repotting workshop covering timing, root work, soil choice, and preparation for the growing season.

Annual General Meeting followed by a popular bonsai auction. Auction items welcome and refreshments available.

Small-group bonsai workshops with member material, spring displays, and an auction of trees.

Review progress on your developing bonsai and prepare trees for exhibition with guided critique and discussion.

Joint bonsai exhibition at Birmingham Botanical Gardens with Midlands Bonsai Society, supported by RBS.

Explore mosses, accent plants, and suiseki, and how they enhance bonsai display and seasonal presentation.

A reflective post-show evening reviewing exhibited trees, exploring what worked, what didn’t, and discussing current developments in bonsai practice.

Hands-on bonsai workshop focusing on unusual tree shapes, dramatic movement, and unconventional design, encouraging creative development at any stage.

A practical session on choosing the right bonsai pot. Bring empty pots or trees and explore proportion, colour, function, and development stage.

An autumn bonsai show celebrating seasonal colour and character, with public voting across multiple categories including starter trees and group plantings.

Member-led forum featuring favourite trees, problem trees, and shared discussion on winter protection, design challenges, and tree health.