NEXT General Meeting:
July 14, 2009
BONSAI QUIZ SHOW!
"And now for something, completely different..."
Come out and test your knowledge of bonsai at the very first GNOBS Bonsai Quiz Show!
You're guaranteed to have fun whether you're participating in the show or watching from the audience. We'll have several rounds of questions with a champion's round at the end. Winners will win fabulous prizes!*
As our primary mission, GNOBS has tasked itself with spreading awareness of bonsai to the Greater New Orleans area, educating the public, and socializing with other bonsai enthusiasts. This is going to be meeting you won't want to miss. Who knows, you may learn or thing or two.
(* If by "Fabulous Prizes" you mean pre-bonsai cuttings, bags of soil, and a bonsai pot or two. We are a non-profit organization, after all.)
Latest News:
- Did we mention the BCI 2009 CONVENTION? You don't want to miss it. CLICK HERE for more information.
- 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 May 2009 letter HERE.
MORE CLUB INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!
This page does not end here. Keep scrolling down for more info about the club and directions to our meetings!
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Photos from our 2009 Winter Silhouette Show:
It's always great to see the finer details of a deciduous tree. Photos from the meeting can be found HERE.
Photos from our Annual Christmas Party:
Great food and company as we relax each year at our Annual Christmas Party can be found HERE.
Photos from the Dana Quattlebaum Shimpaku Juniper Demo/Workshop:
Dana Quattlebaum is a great teacher and always entertaining.
Photos of the Demo can be seen HERE.
Photos of the Workshop can be seen HERE.
Photos from The Annual Auction in August 2008:
The Annual Auction was a success for bidders and the club alike. Photos of the Auction 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.
Register NOW! Workshop seats are still open.
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for enthusiasts of all skill levels to expand their knowledge and appreciation of all things bonsai.
For the New Orleans area grower, this chance comes by far too seldom. Artists from around the globe will be here to share what they know. Vendors from across the country will be here. Beautiful trees will be on display and created in demonstrations. And finally, this is your chance to speak one-on-one with international artists in workshops.
You won't want to miss it! Visit us at BCI2009.com for more information and on-line registration.
GNOBS Annual Auction!
August 15th, 2009
Just so you know, the Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society will hold it's Annual Auction on August 15, 2009.
Viewing of the trees is from 4pm to 6pm. The gavel drops on the first auction promptly at 6pm!
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.