Steve Tolley at the Dragons den today

It was again the chance for club members to work with Steve. He has to be one of the best bonsai artists about today, his knowledge and ability is second to non and this combined with the down to earth way that he explains things means you learn and understand so well.
Steve talked about all the trees to be worked on and then it was time to get the tools out.

Jackie's Beech before and after

A Chowhin size hawthorn from Andy

The first pic in the last post was Glens English elm

A big red flowering hawthorn of Jason's that was not so big at the end of the workshop



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A very enjoyable day with Steve and the Dragon clan.
A few pictures I took of the day of members working on their trees and just enjoying the day.


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Steve sharing his knowledge with the attending members.


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Steve is a real joy to work with. Thank you.


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A few more.
Glen, he was very happy, he just looks like this sometimes.  


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Chris"the blur", non-stop on the move all day.


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Be fair Jackie, it's not that bad.  having your picture taken, that is.  


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Looks like another great day there guys!!!

Not so sure the chop on the hawthorn was te best idea?????
Maybe you had to be there to get the lowdown on why!?!

chris wrote:A Chowhin size hawthorn from Andy

I think that is Glen's elm in the first picture.

That is one nice English Elm  

Andy gets Steve's opinion on one of his hawthorns







Andy and John Harris working on the tree

Thanks for sharing great pictures. Must be stunning atmosphere and very educative to be there.

looks like a great time and just love the hawthorns you guys work with

Thanks to Chris for organising another great day at the Den, everything was explained in terms we could all understand, and what a nice guy Steve is!

yamasuri wrote:Thanks for sharing great pictures. Must be stunning atmosphere and very educative to be there.

It is a weekend you wouldn't want to miss .Great atmosphere , vast array of knowledge held by so many people , who are so eager and willing to share , not only our visiting guests , but all the club members , each end every one are eager to help . it,s a privalige and a pleasure to be a member . thank you every one . regards ....GLEN