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:
Michael Robert's classes are on hiatus until October
Michael Roberts is well-known in the bonsai community across California. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Michael's trees ar recognized for their scale, advancement ramification, and artistry.
Michael holds monthly workshops and BYOT classes.
Focus on taking your bonsai knowledge and trees to the next level these seasonally appropriate techniques and processes.
Two sessions are scheduled on the 2nd Saturday of each month:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
October 10, 2026
BYOT Class
Now is the perfect time for next step review of previous trees and to clean-up the late summer growth on conifers, broadleaf evergreens. and deciduous in preparation for spring wiring and repotting.
$30 per person
8 students
November 14, 2026
Boxwood Class (12-14 y/o, 5 gal, 18" tall, 1"-1 1/2" trunks)
Michael will help you with initial design, branch selections, and rough wire into shape. This class includes trees, a 14"x 14"grow box, soil, and wire. Tools are available at th workshop, but feel free to bring your own.
$145 per person
5 students
December 12, 2026
Trident Maple Class (3 y/o on lava rock)
In this workshop, Michael will help you attach the young Trident Maples to pre-grooved lava rocks and repot them into custom 12"x12" grow boxes. Class includes trees, choice of lava rock, material to attach the tree to the rock, grow boxes, potting soil, and help with initial design and styling.
$175 per person
6 students
Class sizes are limited to 8 participants and require an advance reservation.
Register at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vallecitohouse
Note: All payments must be made directly to Michael Roberts
Please contact Michael at vallecitohouse@me.com
for any further information
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.
November 13, 2026 - Jonas Dupich
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Ongoing Seasonal Black Pine Workshop
Jonas Dupich is an experienced bonsai professional with over 30 years of experience! Jonas will guide you styling black pines, addressing each trees' needs and walking you through the next stages of development.
$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-ones, 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.
