Calendar of Events
Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection - 2012 Calendar of Events
Guided Tours
Year-Round, Sundays at 1:00 pm Inquire at the Rhododendron Garden Shop. No minimum number, reservations not required. No charge.
Year-Round, during open hours, by reservation, minimum 10 people. No charge.
Events
May 12 – 13 “BUDS & BLOOMS Garden Tour” 10AM - 4PM A ticketed event including the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Powellswood Garden, and two Symphony private gardens. Featured attractions will include renowned speakers on gardens and garden related topics, including Bonsai and Suiseki master Sean Smith, tours, music, activities and food. See www.budsandbloomstour.org
June 2 “PUGET SOUND BONSAI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AUCTION” Viewing at 12:00 noon, Auction at 1PM – 4PM featuring more than 75 bonsai in a range of sizes and values to suit every collector. A silent auction will include plants, pots, tools, artwork and other bonsai related items.
Bonsai Exhibits
| Date | | Event |
|---|
| June 4-24 | |
“ANCIENT ELEGANCE” - the Bonsai of Dan Robinson |
| June 26 –July 15 |
| “NEW AMERICAN MASTERS” – Bonsai by Michael Hagedorn and Ryan Neil |
| June 4–12 |
| Bonsai Special Exhibit by the Boon Bonsai Study Group |
| July 17 - August 5 |
| “BEST IN THE NORTHWEST, OREGON” – Bonsai by Members of the PNBCA |
| August 7 – August 26 |
| “BEST IN THE NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON” – Bonsai by Members of the PNBCA |
| August 28 – September 16 |
| “FROM THE CURATOR’S COLLECTION” – Bonsai by David De Groot |
Art Exhibits
| Date | | Event |
|---|
| May 5 – 30 | |
“SUMIE and NIHONGA – Japanese Paintings by Hiroko Seki” |
| June 2 – 28 |
| “ARTS of the EARTH 2 – Ceramic Works by Northwest Artists” |
| June 30 – July 25 |
| “SUMIE , VISIONS of NATURE – Ink Paintings by the Puget Sound Sumi Artists” |
| July 28 – August 22 |
| “TREES to TREASURES – Carvings by the Northwest Woodcarvers Association” |
| August 25 – September 19 |
| “MIXED MEDIA SHOW – Works by the Rainier League of Art” |
| September 22 – October 21 |
| “STONE IMAGES 3 – Viewing Stones by the PSBA Stone Interest Group” |
