Upcoming events.
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We typically have a club meeting every third Sunday of the month, and occasional workshops on other days in the month.
October Club Meeting
Annual club picnic, potluck, and members sale. Location and time to be determined.
November Club Meeting
Please note new location and time for this meeting.
where: Dublin Branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library
75 North High St. Dublin OH 43017
time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Bonsai Experience: How Bonsai Became Living Art - presented by Joe Chirco
join us for our next in our visiting artist series
Artistry in Wood and Clay - presented by Jim Theodore (stands) and April Grisby (pots)
please note date change to the 4th Sunday
Repotting and workshop with Kens World of Bonsai
location - Ohio Koi, 6015 Carters Corner Rd in Sunbury OH 43074
visiting guest artist - Kelley Adkins
will begin with presentation/demonstration 10:00 am - 1:00 pm : followed by an afternoon workshop 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. may feature smooth leaf elms.
Japanese Black Pines featuring Rob Hoffman
will feature presentation/demonstration and workshop
2027 Annual Show featuring special guest artist - David Cutchin
featuring displays of club members’ trees; vendors: workshops.
September Club Meeting
Franklin Park Conservatory Wells Barn
guest artist Bryan Six to lead an all day session on “all things Junipers”
10 am - 1 pm will be a bring your own juniper workshop. registration details coming soon.
2 pm - 5 pm will be a lecture/demonstration
August Club Meeting
Franklin Park Conservatory Wells Barn
part 1 - presentation by club member Ted Persing who will share his experience of his beginning bonsai adventure leading up to attending the prestigious bonsai show at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
part 2 is an invite to bring your own tree (BYOT) for advice/assistance from experienced club members.
CBS Annual Bonsai Show
Friday June 12th at Franklin County Fairgrounds Ganyard bldg 10:00 am till done. Show set up
Sat June 13th and Sunday June 14th CBS Annual show 10:00 am - 5:00. Special guest artist Mark Arpag from Rochester NY. Special guests from Columbus's Ikebana societies. Displays, demonstrations, workshops
Come see a large display of bonsai trees, enjoy local vendors, coffee cart, workshops, and more!
November Club Meeting
Another edition of one of the club's most popular events: a make-your- own- pot workshop at the Kiln Room.
Date: Sunday November 16th, 2025.
Doors open 1:30 pm. Workshop begins 2:00 pm.
Participants will be provided with all materials and instructions to create their
own mame & shohin sized bonsai or kusamono pots. No prior experience is needed. Old comfortable clothes are recommended. Those who have tools should bring them, loaners will be available.
Cost is $65 for member, $80 for non members ( includes membership)
Sign up now active on the CBS website - under SHOP
Observers welcome.
The
Kiln Room is located at 2050 S High Street Columbus Ohio in The Fort industrial/art complex. Note that the Kiln Room is not visible from High
Street.