Art of Bonsai - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Art of Bonsai
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Art of Bonsai

Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes

Single session on Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 12–3 p.m. or Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 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

  • $149 ($141 for members); includes $70 materials fee

Sections

Section A

Begins Saturday, November 22

Instructor: Julian Velasco

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 12–3 p.m.

Waitlist

Section B

Begins Saturday, December 20

Instructor: Julian Velasco

Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Waitlist
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A Julian Velasco Saturday, November 22 Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 12–3 p.m. Waitlist
Section B Julian Velasco Saturday, December 20 Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 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!