The Bristol Bonsai Society meets monthly at Failand Village Hall, with evenings starting at 19:30 unless otherwise stated. Each meeting has its own character. Some are hands-on workshops where you work directly on trees; others are talks, species profiles, or demonstrations led by club members and guests. All are worth coming to.
You are welcome to bring your own trees to any club night for display, feedback, and the simple pleasure of having them seen by people who appreciate them.
Visitors are always welcome, and you will not be expected to bring a tree, have any prior experience, or commit to anything. Just send us an email to say you are coming along, see what we do, and talk to people who share a genuine enthusiasm for one of the world’s most compelling art forms.
2026 programme
Weekend events are marked in bold
| Date | Activity | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Tree critique | Dan Barton |
| 23 February | Hinoki cypress hybrid workshop | Chris Lewis |
| 30 March | Auction night | John Trott |
| 11 April | Saikei day workshop | Dave Penny |
| 27 April | Workshop | Committee |
| 18 May | Maples | Mark Kerry |
| 07 June | Annual show | Committee |
| 29 June | Propagation | John Trott |
| 27 July | Workshop | Committee |
| 24 August | Privet – species profile | Ramon Hamer |
| 28 September | Shohin trees | Mark & Ritta Cooper |
| 10–11 October | Weekend workshop | Peter Warren |
| 26 October | Workshop | Committee |
| 30 November | Display workshop | Committee |
| 14 December | AGM & Christmas party | Committee |
Finding us
Failand Village Hall,
Oxhouse Lane,
Failand,
BS8 3TS
Meetings begin at 19:30. There is parking on site.
If you are coming for the first time and are not sure what to expect, please do get in touch, we are happy to answer any questions beforehand.
