Art of Bonsai - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Art of Bonsai

Art of Bonsai

Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes

Single session on Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. or Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12–3 p.m.
Waitlist Only

Dive into bonsai design with this interactive class. You’ll explore the creative process of designing and shaping your own bonsai, working with unstyled bonsai material specially grown for BBG. Learn the thought process behind effective bonsai design and the hands-on techniques needed to bring your vision to life and gain essential skills for its long-term care, maintenance, and cultivation, ensuring your creation thrives for years to come. All supplies provided. Each participant will leave class with their very own unique bonsai tree.

Cost

  • $72 ($65 for members), plus $70 materials fee
  • In addition, there is a 4.5% nonrefundable registration fee for all classes.

Sections

Section A

Begins Saturday, June 28

Instructor: Julian Velasco

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Waitlist

Section B

Begins Saturday, August 23

Instructor: Julian Velasco

Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12–3 p.m.

Waitlist
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A Julian Velasco Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Waitlist
Section B Julian Velasco Saturday, August 23 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12–3 p.m. Waitlist

Bonsai Collection Centennial

Bonsai 100th Anniversary Badge

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating 100 years of its incredible Bonsai Collection with an expanded display of bonsai specimens along with new interpretive signage plus special tours, exhibits, and workshops. Celebrate a century of tiny trees with us!