Welcome to PSBA
Puget Sound Bonsai Association
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The Officers and Board of Directors of Puget Sound Bonsai Association are proud to present the Club’s new logo. The creation of the logo, designed by club member Thaison Kawal in collaboration with past president Tony Fajarillo and current vice president David De Groot, has been a five year process which began with club member logo design submissions that led to the selection of Thaison as the designer of choice by the board.
Coming Up:
Our April General Meeting will feature Guest Artist Young Choe - April 22nd.
Young Choe, PSBA Guest Artist for April
To register for workshops (PSBA members only, please), contact psba.workshops@gmail.com
PSBA’s Spring Show will be held at Pacific Bonsai Museum on Mother’s Day Weekend - May 11th and 12th.
PSBA Spring Show
OH YES IT IS … time again for the PSBA Bonsai Auction - Saturday, June 1st, 2024
2024 PSBA Bonsai Auction
July 20th, 2024 PSBA 50th Anniversary Celebration at Cedarbrook Lodge
Our Guest Artist Lineup for 2024:
March - Sean Smith
April - Young Choe
September - Steve Iwaki
October - Ryan Neil Mirai
November - Enrique Castano
Check out our new photo gallery “Spring Show 2022”
View a video of our 2023 Spring Show by Aki Yamakawa on YouTube
and, take a look at the new 2023 Spring Show photo gallery
Volunteers at our 2023 Auction held at PBM.
View:
Check out a New Yorker article on Portland area bonsai artist, Ryan Neil (link to New Yorker Magazine article)
Maria Walton’s interview with Dan Robinson at Elandan Gardens (YouTube)
Video coverage of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association 2021 Public Bonsai Auction (YouTube video by Ben Nguyen)
Fall Yamadori in the Pacific Northwest (YouTube video by Ben Nguyen)
Download:
PSBA 2024 Calendar of Events (printer friendly)
Sound Bonsai - The PSBA Newsletter
PSBA 2021 Margaret Holton Winter Silhouette Show
PSBA 2021 Margaret Holton Winter Silhouette Show
Margaret Holton Winter Silhouette Show
2021 Virtual Spring Show
The Puget Sound Bonsai Association was formed in 1973. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education of its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai. Club members have bonsai experience that ranges from beginner to recognized experts in the art. PSBA holds regularly scheduled club meetings featuring demonstrations and educational programs by national and international bonsai artists. The club also stages public shows and participates in community events where members' trees are showcased.
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
Annual Special Events
Sakura Con – PSBA organizes an exhibit as part of this anime convention’s presentation of Japanese arts, culture and traditions.
March/April: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.
Spring Show – Annual exhibit. An opportunity for members to showcase their trees.
May (Mother's Day Weekend): Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way
Annual Auction – A professionally-conducted live auction featuring up to 70 trees at varying price points, plus a silent auction of trees, pots, books, and materials.
Normally in June, first Saturday but in 2021, it will be September 25th: Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way
Member Potluck – A summer tradition is moving to fall where members and their families enjoy informal fellowship, great food, and a member bazaar offering great bargains on trees, pots, and stones.
October: Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle
For more information, see the calendar or contact us.
Join the club!!
Existing membership renewal, select the appropriate link for your membership type: Family or Individual
