# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This class will provide the basic concepts and skills for novices to begin growing and shaping their own miniature trees.About this EventBonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Homewith Rebecca AyresSaturday, May 2 | 9:30am – 4:30pmBREG - ElectiveAlthough it has its roots in ancient Asian traditions, the living art of bonsai now enjoys enthusiasts throughout much of the world. This class will provide the basic concepts and skills for novices to begin growing and shaping their own miniature trees. The first half of the class will cover the fundamental horticultural and aesthetic principles of bonsai. It will include such topics as tree selection, watering, pest control, pruning, wiring, and styling. In the second half of the class, each participant will receive a pot, scissors, wire, and planting medium. With guidance from the instructor, the students will create their own bonsai to take home. Materials included in registration.Rebecca Ayres is a ceramic artist and gardener. A longtime Arboretum volunteer, she is the assistant to the bonsai curator and helps with overseeing the exhibition garden, the collection and the Carolina Bonsai Expo. She is a member of the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society, where she has taught workshops and classes, and is a graduate of the Arboretum's Blue Ridge Naturalist program.Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/bonsai-in-a-day-learn-create-take-home/100001985530610505 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Exhibitions, Business, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 243.81, max: 254.1, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way - **lat**: 35.5017405 - **long**: -82.5988788 - **full address**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3762ad2f7477fc372949da0bd48ac971540f2cae384abee17507425c12b18203-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbdbfc0-gmir.jpg?v=1773950776 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home being held? - **A:** Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home? - **A:** Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home is organized by The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bonsai in a Day: Learn, Create, Take Home is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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