# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This course discusses how bonsai are started, nurtured, pruned, root-pruned, and wired.About this EventThe Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciationwith Rebecca AyresFriday, April 10 | 1 – 2:30pmBRN - ElectiveDo you enjoy visiting the bonsai collection at the Arboretum but wish you had a deeper understanding of the art of bonsai? If you’d like to learn more about the cultivation and shaping of bonsai, but don’t necessarily want grow your own, this class is for you. It will cover the history of bonsai from ancient China to the Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden. It will show the aesthetic qualities that are desirable in bonsai. While this course doesn’t cover all the detailed information you’d want for growing your own little trees, it does discuss how bonsai are started, nurtured, pruned, root-pruned, and wired. You’ll get behind-the-scenes views of the care of bonsai at the Arboretum and learn what makes the Arboretum’s bonsai display special. You’ll get some tips on where and when to see bonsai at the Arboretum and other public displays.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/the-art-of-bonsai-cultivating-your-appreciation/100001984300101018 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Exhibitions, Business, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.15, max: 48.3, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: The North Carolina Arboretum - **lat**: 35.49585039999999 - **long**: -82.6052229 - **full address**: The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/552922651a3f58f8ca8c72de4d45fe1d93b818369a383fb32e4031f9e7ef09a9-rimg-w1024-h993-dc767975-gmir.jpg?v=1772523238 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation being held? - **A:** The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm at The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation range from USD 43 to USD 48 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdUSD 43 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 48 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation? - **A:** The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation is organized by The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art of Bonsai: Cultivating Your Appreciation is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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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