Member Benefits

Enjoy learning about the techniques and traditions of the ancient art of bonsai in a social setting.

Immerse yourself in an ancient art form with international reach

  • Attend eight general meetings per year featuring demonstrations by local, regional or national guest artists.
    We meet on the fourth Monday in the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, and November.

  • Take or observe workshops by guest artists

  • Take two new-member workshops during your first two years ($75 per member to cover cost of materials):
    1. Late winter (February - March)- Tree design and potting workshop. New members receive a tree, pot and other materials.
    2. Fall (October - November)- Shaping and wiring workshop. A tree and pot are provided for members who have not yet attended the late winter workshop.

  • Join a study group to improve skills, free of charge

  • Join an advanced or professionally-led study group (costs involved)

  • Submit trees for selection and exhibit at club events

  • Sell trees and other bonsai related materials at annual auction (typically the first Saturday in June) and club sales events

  • Attend annual potluck for fellowship and bonsai shopping

  • Sell trees or materials at potluck free of club commission

  • Join a committee or become a board member

  • Participate in club events as a docent or volunteer

  • As of September 1st, 2017, new member dues are $50 for an individual and $70 for a couple. Couples must reside at the same address. New members who join after September 1st are paid-up for the following year.

  • Renewing member dues, which are due before the 1st of January, are $50 for an individual member renewal and $70 for a couple renewal (discounts are often given when renewing early).

We need club members to volunteer for the following events:

Spring Show
Spring Sale
PSBA Auction
Summer Potluck
Fall Sale
New Member Workshops
Board of Directors
Public Relations
and other club related committees

 

Join today!