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Saturday, June 6 2026

June 6, 2026 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Fee: $80/$75 for Lynden members/$50 for MBS members. Fee includes a bonsai tree, a pot, and a one-year individual membership in the Milwaukee Bonsai Society (for non-members).

Registration: Space is limited; advance registration required. Click here to register or register by phone at 414-446-8794.

Bonsai is living sculpture. Unlike traditional sculpture however, it changes from day to day, season to season, and year to year. Because it is never finished, it celebrates all of nature: its cycles, its harshness, its resilience, and its balance. Bonsai is for people who enjoy art, nature, trees, gardening, and sculpture. It combines the principles of design with the science of horticulture.

In this hands-on workshop, members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society will teach you the basic techniques of styling a juniper bonsai tree. We will also discuss proper care of your bonsai. As a new member of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society, you will have access to knowledgeable members to help you care for your tree after the workshop.

If you wish to document your tree’s progress, bring your camera. Bring an apron or wear appropriate clothing, and bring snacks/beverages, if you like.

Bonsai at Lynden

Bonsai Pavillion
World Bonsai Day 2026, Saturday, May 9, 10 am - 4 pm
Bonsai for Beginners, Saturday, June 6, 9 am - 1 pm
Milwaukee Bonsai Society 55th Annual Exhibit June 27, 10 am - 4 pm and June 28, 10 am - 3 pm

Botanical Gelli Print Workshop 2026

June 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Fee: $80 / $68 members
Registration: Space is limited; advance registration required. Register online or by phone at 414-446-8794. Register here.

Learn to make botanical prints using the gelli process. Gelli printing is a fun and accessible form of monoprinting that uses flexible, gelatin-like plates to create colorful prints. We’ll begin with a guided walk through the grounds at Lynden to gather grasses, leaves, blossoms, and other natural materials. Back in the studio, you’ll be introduced to the basics of gelli plate printmaking using grasses, leaves, blossoms, and other items collected outdoors at Lynden. You’ll experiment with techniques that play with texture, layering, and composition to create botanical prints. This workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to expand their creative practice. All materials are included.

Dress for the weather and walking outside; pack a lunch or snacks as needed.