Auction Time!
Next Meeting: The GNOBS Annual Auction
Date: Saturday August 9th, 2008
Viewing of trees: 4pm - 6pm
Bidding Begins: 6pm sharp
Donations are Encouraged!
It is that time of year again. The GNOBS Annual Auction is an event not to be missed. This is your chance to pick up pre-bonsai to fully styled bonsai. More information will be posted here as the auction approaches.
Two trees from recent meetings will be displayed:
Donna Banting's Azalea from the March Meeting and
Kirk Vaughn's Ficus Salicifolia from the June meeting:
In addition to these trees, we will have many more specimins and bonsai related material. Including some very exciting books:
"Bonsai Techniques I" and "Bonsai Techniques II" by John Naka, both signed by the author! Every bonsai enthusiast should have these books in their library.
"Bonsai Techniques for Satsuki" by By John Y. Naka, Richard K. Ota, Kenko Rokkaku. This book is out of print and very hard to find. It is one of the best books on Satsuki Azaleas out there. Research the going prices for this book before you show up at the auction. You don't want to be surprised by the winning bid.
Latest News:
- December Demo/Workshop! Dana Quattlebaum will do a demo/workshop on December 5 and 6. See THIS PAGE for more information. All slots have been filled for the workshop.
- FORUMS ARE HERE!
The long-awaited GNOBS discussion forums are now on-line. Best news of all is that participation is free and open to the public. - 2008 Dues Are Past Due
Just as a reminder, to remain an active member, your dues should have been paid by the March meeting. - New Web Site Look! (Did you notice?)
- New web site host. More power; more room; more bandwidth; more features; one-third the cost.
Latest Picture Additions:
With the change in format, old photo galleries are not all currently available. You can keep track of each addtion at our GNOBS Photos page.
A Word from the President
Read Bill's July 2008 letter HERE.
Photos from June's Meeting:
Kirk Vaughn was our resident artist for June. Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
Photos from May's Meeting:
May's meeting was an open workshop. An opportunity for members to come in and get work done with help from other members. Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
Photos from April's Meeting:
Our April meeting was the scene for the 2008 Shimpaku Giveaway. Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
Photos from March's Meeting:
Our Master Program Series presenter for March was Donna Banting. Photos of her presentation on azaleas can be seen HERE.
Photos from February's Meeting:
Feburary marked the launch of the GNOBS Discussion forums and "@gnobs.org" email accounts.
Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
2008 New Orleans Fall Garden Show
October 18-19, 2008
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Members are encouraged to show their trees at this event in October. This is our chance to shine!BCI 2009 in New Orleans May 21-24
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Bonsai Clubs International will have their 2009 convention here in New Orleans. More information to come as details are worked out. Garden Show Pictures
2008 New Orleans City Park Spring Garden Show pictures are now online HERE.
Garden Show Pictures
2007 New Orleans City Park Fall Garden Show pictures are now online HERE.
GNOBS Banting's Nursery Styling Event
Each year, GNOBS goes to Banting's Nursery to style trees and promote bonsai to the public. You can see photos taken at the event (and some of the trees to appear at this year's auction) HERE.
Where We Meet:
8017 Zimpel Street New Orleans, LA. (click for a map from mapquest.com)
Meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., but check the Club Activities page to see if there have been any changes.
We invite you to attend our meetings.
Lagniappe*
In addition to our regular monthly meetings we offer:
- Hands-on workshops
- Master class demonstrations
- Bonsai Basics classes
- Lectures by experienced bonsai artists
- Lending library of books and videos
- Real New Orleans hospitality
*that little something extra
Our club was founded by noted bonsai authority Vaughn Banting in 1972. Over the years, we've developed into one of the most active bonsai clubs in the U.S. GNOBS is proud to have members who have their trees displayed in the National Arboretum and the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai collection as well as other prestigious sites. Several of our members have received national and international awards, and many have been invited as guest lecturers to other organizations and conventions.