818-343-4090
Robert Pressler BYOT Classes
All skill levels, from beginners to advanced, will gain valuable knowledge to further develop their skills. Students will receive expert instruction on the seasonally appropriate techniques that each tree requires. Each class considers the students' varying proficiency and takes into consideration the tree's development. All skill levels, from beginners to advanced, will gain valuable knowledge to further develop their skills.
Classes meet from September to July on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (with the exception of March 1), in 2 sessions:
Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The $30 registration fee includes class materials and the use of tools, soil, wire. Students can bring their own tree or use one of our trees.
Visiting Artist Michael Roberts Workshops and BYOT:
Visiting artist Michael Roberts holds monthly
workshops and BYOT classes. Focus on taking your bonsai
knowledge and trees to the next level these seasonally
appropriate techniques and processes, are scheduled on the
2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Class sizes are limited to 8 participants and
require an advance reservation.
May 9, 2026 - Michael Roberts
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Olive Tree Styling Workshop
This class features Olive trees (grown from cuttings 7 years ago & box-grown for 4) that currently reside in 9" wood boxes. They are currently shohin size with a good nabari, 1" - 1 1/2" trunks and solid branches. In this session, Michael Roberts will guide you through the refinement, pruning, and rough wiring of these trees. At the end of this workshop, you will have a beautiful Olive that will be ready to move into a show pot within the next 2-3 years.
$225 per person
- 5 students
(1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
BYOT Class Session
Spring is in full bloom! This class focuses on continuing to balance and prune the fresh, new growth on your deciduous & broad leaf evergreens, especially those with uneven growth spurts or "whips" of 6" or more. Style your trees and pinch extended spring growth, or bring your Junipers in to profile pinch, prune, wire, or repot. This workshop is also an excellent opportunity to bring in trees from past workshops to discuss the health, styling, pruning, and any general care concerns.
$30 per person
- 8 students
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Workshop Descriptions
We open our facility throughout the year for visiting bonsai artists from all over the world who conduct often once-in-a-lifetime classes to bonsai students, as well as intensive study groups.
June 26, 2026 - Jonas Dupich
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Japanese Black Pine Study Group
Jonas will, once again, share his knowledge, insights, and experience in working with Japanese Black Pines. Bring your own tree(s) and let Jonas guide you through the next step to level up your pine skills.
$150 per person
- 8 students
November 21, 2026 - Caroline "Caz" Scott
(9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Intermediate - Advanced Bonsai Styling Workshop
Caz, a renowned Bonsai artist from the UK, is bringing her talents to Los Angeles! Bring your own tree(s) and let Caz guide you through the steps to level up your skills.
$150 per person
- 8 students
Due to the popularity of these classes and size restrictions, reservations must be made in advance
Contact: (818) 343-4090 or kimurabonsai64@gmail.com
We are always available for private one on one or small group sessions, corporate events and bonsai birthday parties for kids and adults!
Keep an eye on our website and socials for info on Visiting Artist workshops, in which students will have an opportunity to learn from the finest bonsai artists from all around the world!
Students will receive expert instruction on the seasonally appropriate techniques that each tree requires. Each class considers the students' varying proficiency and takes into consideration the tree's development.
