# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Bonsai Introduction - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am (-10:00) - **Event Description**: Create your own jade bonsai while learning pruning, wiring, and care from master bonsai artists. Includes plant to take home.About this EventDiscover the timeless art of bonsai in this hands-on workshop at Lyon Arboretum. Learn the fundamentals of this centuries-old horticultural art form as you explore pruning, wiring, shaping, and cultivating miniature trees.Each participant will receive a Miniature Jade Plant (Crassula ovata 'Minima') to transform into their own bonsai during the class and continue nurturing at home. Along the way, you'll gain practical skills in pruning, propagation, and long-term bonsai care.Proceeds from this class support Lyon Arboretum’s educational programs.LocationLyon Arboretum Visitors CenterSupplies/What to WearMosquito repellentNotebook (optional)Supplies and materials will be provided for a small fee of $10 ( plant, pot, bonsai soil, and scissors)About the InstructorsThe workshop will be led by two highly respected bonsai artists from the Classic Bonsai Club of Oʻahu. Alvin Chang, Bonsai Sensei and club leader, brings more than 40 years of experience and is recognized as a master practitioner. He will be joined by Nelson Dias, an accomplished bonsai practitioner with over 12 years of experience cultivating bonsai on Oʻahu. Together, they will provide personalized technical and artistic guidance throughout the class.Tickets$50.00 ($40 class fee + $10 supply fee)Earlybird Tickets for FLA members open on August 14th. General public sales open on August 16thTickets close: September 2nd.Deadline for refunds: September 4th. Refunds are for the cost of the ticket only; Eventbrite processing fees will not be refunded. Full refunds will be given in the event of a class cancellation. Credit cannot be given towards other classes.***This class is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lyon Arboretum (FLA). FLA members can register early and also will receive a 20% discount on this workshop and other Lyon Arboretum Education Department classes/workshops. If you are a member, an email will be sent out prior to the opening of class registration with a discount code. Please contact them by email at info@friendsoflyon.org if you have not received your registration discount code.To learn more about the Friends of Lyon Arboretum and to become a member, please see their .***For questions about the class content or logistics, please call Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0461 or email lyonedu@hawaii.edu.For questions about ticketing, please call and leave a message for Friends of Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0464 or email info@friendsoflyon.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/a-bonsai-introduction/100001997787879326 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Lyon Arboretum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Lyon Arboretum - **lat**: 21.332971 - **long**: -157.801539 - **full address**: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Bonsai Introduction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e36356aae2e28818bb62cf80c3e4ac59cb095ceeefabde55a75b3d97f254af5b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb8b8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1786963979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Bonsai Introduction being held? - **A:** A Bonsai Introduction takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am at Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Bonsai Introduction? - **A:** A Bonsai Introduction is organized by Lyon Arboretum Education Department. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Bonsai Introduction 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 Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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