Next Meeting:
January 13, 2009 7:30pm
Annual Silhouette Show
Join us as we kick off the new year with a display of our deciduous trees in their leafless glory. This is a member-supplied show. Members are encouraged to bring in their favorite trees to show to the club.
Latest News:
- DUES ARE DUE!
It's time, once again, to renew your memberships in the premiere Louisiana Bonsai group. - 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. - 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 October 2008 letter HERE.
MORE CLUB INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!
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Photos from The Annual Auction in August:
The Annual Auction was a success for bidders and the club alike. Photos of the Auction can be seen 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.
BCI 2009 in New Orleans
June 19, 20, 21 2009
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:
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Hall, 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.