https://www.nashvillebonsaisociety.org/page-1075173 Nashville Bonsai Society upcoming events Nashville Bonsai Society Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:18:45 GMT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:18:45 GMT Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT <p>Open to Members and Public.&nbsp; One of our most popular events.&nbsp; Superb place to get great prices on trees, supplies, opinions and tall tales</p> <p><br></p> <p>Creekside Bonsai Nursery&nbsp; 6304 Hills Chapel Rd, Nashville, TN 37211</p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6787224 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6787224 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT <p>Shannon is based in East Tennessee.&nbsp; He is widely known for artistry of shohin bonsai.</p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6687742 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6687742 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>John is from the prairies of west Texas, where he was surrounded by millions of acres of ten-foot tall shin oaks, and so he says ‘his formative years were spent with little trees’. His background is in small business development. The numbers of beings at the studio residence will swell with the addition of this family of four, including his wife Leah and children Amos, 11, and Clara, 7. I hear the kids are particularly excited about the cats.</p> <p>Additionally, John has expressed interest in making a development nursery for bonsai—setting young plants on the road to aesthetic brilliance—which will continue to build the local bonsai community in unique ways (John plans to stay in Portland). I’ll keep everyone up to date on that and of course any new developments on the dark paths.</p> <p>John's first farm-based business was in middle school, raising and selling water lilies out of a pond that he built in his family's front yard in West Texas. He moved with his wife to Portland in 2007 and their family soon grew to include two kids and several food carts.</p> <p>After many successful years of serving wood-fired pizza, a new interest was sparked when the family visited the Japanese Garden and there happened to be a special bonsai event. John has been down many rabbit holes on YouTube related to various crafts and hobbies, but this one was truly captivating. He began to acquire trees and volunteer, learning all he could about growing and refining bonsai. Eventually the family moved to Milwaukie, OR and John apprenticed for two years with Michael Hagedorn to prepare for the launch of his own growing operation.</p> <p>In 2021, the family moved on to the farm in Gales Creek, about an hour west of Portland, where John grows many species of bonsai material and teaches a variety of classes and workshops. He also travels to teach growing bonsai study groups, speak at clubs around the country, and occasionally vends at events.</p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822641 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822641 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p>John is from the prairies of west Texas, where he was surrounded by millions of acres of ten-foot tall shin oaks, and so he says ‘his formative years were spent with little trees’. His background is in small business development. The numbers of beings at the studio residence will swell with the addition of this family of four, including his wife Leah and children Amos, 11, and Clara, 7. I hear the kids are particularly excited about the cats.</p> <p>Additionally, John has expressed interest in making a development nursery for bonsai—setting young plants on the road to aesthetic brilliance—which will continue to build the local bonsai community in unique ways (John plans to stay in Portland). I’ll keep everyone up to date on that and of course any new developments on the dark paths.</p> <p>John's first farm-based business was in middle school, raising and selling water lilies out of a pond that he built in his family's front yard in West Texas. He moved with his wife to Portland in 2007 and their family soon grew to include two kids and several food carts.</p> <p>After many successful years of serving wood-fired pizza, a new interest was sparked when the family visited the Japanese Garden and there happened to be a special bonsai event. John has been down many rabbit holes on YouTube related to various crafts and hobbies, but this one was truly captivating. He began to acquire trees and volunteer, learning all he could about growing and refining bonsai. Eventually the family moved to Milwaukie, OR and John apprenticed for two years with Michael Hagedorn to prepare for the launch of his own growing operation.</p> <p>In 2021, the family moved on to the farm in Gales Creek, about an hour west of Portland, where John grows many species of bonsai material and teaches a variety of classes and workshops. He also travels to teach growing bonsai study groups, speak at clubs around the country, and occasionally vends at events.</p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822649 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822649 Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> <p>Kaya Mooney</p> <p>Kaya Mooney is an American bonsai artist, currently based in Japan. Originally from South Florida, he developed an early fascination with trees through his grandfather’s garden. After relocating to Northern California, Kaya became a full-time apprentice under Boon Manakitivipart and later pursued advanced training at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka, Japan, where he immersed himself in traditional bonsai techniques and aesthetics. In May 2024, Kaya graduated from a five-year apprenticeship and received a professional certification from the Nippon Bonsai Association.</p> <p>With a preference for deciduous species and a keen eye for natural form, Kaya’s work reflects a blend of Eastern discipline and Western innovation. Currently, Kaya is continuing his work in the Japanese bonsai community, while traveling worldwide to teach and work on bonsai, and sharing his work on his website and social media under “Moonlight Bonsai”.</p> <p>moonlightbonsai@yahoo.com</p> <p><br></p> <div> <br> </div> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867575 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867575 Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p>Kaya Mooney</p> <p>Kaya Mooney is an American bonsai artist, currently based in Japan. Originally from South Florida, he developed an early fascination with trees through his grandfather’s garden. After relocating to Northern California, Kaya became a full-time apprentice under Boon Manakitivipart and later pursued advanced training at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka, Japan, where he immersed himself in traditional bonsai techniques and aesthetics. In May 2024, Kaya graduated from a five-year apprenticeship and received a professional certification from the Nippon Bonsai Association.</p> <p>With a preference for deciduous species and a keen eye for natural form, Kaya’s work reflects a blend of Eastern discipline and Western innovation. Currently, Kaya is continuing his work in the Japanese bonsai community, while traveling worldwide to teach and work on bonsai, and sharing his work on his website and social media under “Moonlight Bonsai”.</p> <p>moonlightbonsai@yahoo.com</p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867625 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867625 Sun, 22 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> <p>Kaya Mooney</p> <p>Kaya Mooney is an American bonsai artist, currently based in Japan. Originally from South Florida, he developed an early fascination with trees through his grandfather’s garden. After relocating to Northern California, Kaya became a full-time apprentice under Boon Manakitivipart and later pursued advanced training at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka, Japan, where he immersed himself in traditional bonsai techniques and aesthetics. In May 2024, Kaya graduated from a five-year apprenticeship and received a professional certification from the Nippon Bonsai Association.</p> <p>With a preference for deciduous species and a keen eye for natural form, Kaya’s work reflects a blend of Eastern discipline and Western innovation. Currently, Kaya is continuing his work in the Japanese bonsai community, while traveling worldwide to teach and work on bonsai, and sharing his work on his website and social media under “Moonlight Bonsai”.</p> <p>moonlightbonsai@yahoo.com</p> <p><br></p> <div> <br> </div> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867580 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867580 Sun, 22 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> <p align="center"><strong><font style="font-size: 32px;" color="#525B4C" face="Times New Roman, serif">Kaya Mooney</font></strong></p> <p><font style="font-size: 17px;" color="#525B4C" face="Arial, sans-serif">Kaya Mooney is an American bonsai artist, currently based in Japan. Originally from South Florida, he developed an early fascination with trees through his grandfather’s garden. After relocating to Northern California, Kaya became a full-time apprentice under Boon Manakitivipart and later pursued advanced training at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka, Japan, where he immersed himself in traditional bonsai techniques and aesthetics. In May 2024, Kaya graduated from a five-year apprenticeship and received a professional certification from the Nippon Bonsai Association.</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 17px;" color="#525B4C" face="Arial, sans-serif">With a preference for deciduous species and a keen eye for natural form, Kaya’s work reflects a blend of Eastern discipline and Western innovation. Currently, Kaya is continuing his work in the Japanese bonsai community, while traveling worldwide to teach and work on bonsai, and sharing his work on his website and social media under “Moonlight Bonsai”.</font></p> <p><a href="mailto:moonlightbonsai@yahoo.com"><font style="font-size: 17px;" color="#567807" face="Arial, sans-serif">moonlightbonsai@yahoo.com</font></a></p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867631 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6867631 Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Randy Bennett is a well-regarded bonsai artist, primarily known for his work with collecting and developing collected Bald Cypress trees. He is based in Louisiana and has been practicing bonsai for over 50 years. Bennett also teaches bonsai workshops and lectures as a traveling artist.&nbsp;</p> <p>He specializes in working with Louisiana native species, including Bald Cypress, Hackberries, and others.&nbsp;</p> <p>He is known for his expertise in collecting trees for bonsai, particularly Bald Cypress.&nbsp;</p> <p>With over 50 years of bonsai experience, he has a deep understanding of the art form.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bennett travels to various locations to teach bonsai workshops and give lectures.&nbsp;</p> <p>He has extensive knowledge about the unique growth patterns and challenges of working with Bald Cypress, including how they develop a flat-topped canopy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bennett has recently been featured in videos and posts related to workshops and demonstrations, including one on reviving a Prostrata Juniper bonsai.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822665 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822665 Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p>Randy Bennett is a well-regarded bonsai artist, primarily known for his work with collecting and developing collected Bald Cypress trees. He is based in Louisiana and has been practicing bonsai for over 50 years. Bennett also teaches bonsai workshops and lectures as a traveling artist.&nbsp;</p> <p>He specializes in working with Louisiana native species, including Bald Cypress, Hackberries, and others.&nbsp;</p> <p>He is known for his expertise in collecting trees for bonsai, particularly Bald Cypress.&nbsp;</p> <p>With over 50 years of bonsai experience, he has a deep understanding of the art form.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bennett travels to various locations to teach bonsai workshops and give lectures.&nbsp;</p> <p>He has extensive knowledge about the unique growth patterns and challenges of working with Bald Cypress, including how they develop a flat-topped canopy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bennett has recently been featured in videos and posts related to workshops and demonstrations, including one on reviving a Prostrata Juniper bonsai.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822670 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6822670 Sat, 01 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879163 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879163 Sat, 01 May 2027 18:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879166 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879166 Sun, 02 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879169 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879169 Sun, 02 May 2027 18:00:00 GMT <p><br></p> https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879170 https://nashvillebonsaisociety.org/event-6879170