BONSAI Bonsai are
miniature living trees in small containers, artfully shaped in to
beautiful forms. A bonsai can evoke the image of a twisted weathered
juniper, a venerable pine, a stately elm, or a stylized, imaginary
tree. Bonsai are a form of sculpture because they exist in three dimensions.
But, unlike traditional sculpture, bonsai have a fourth dimension.
They are alive!! They grow and change with the seasons. Although bonsai
may live for hundreds of years they are mortal and sooner or later
will die. The word bonsai means shallow pot and tree. It may refer
to the object (a miniature tree) or to the horticultural and aesthetic
process used to create a bonsai.
CVBS PURPOSE The Central
Virginia Bonsai Society was founded in 1986 to promote the appreciation
and enjoyment of bonsai in Central Virginia through education, participation,
and mutual support of its members. There are usually four meetings
in the spring and two meetings in the fall, coinciding with the most
active times for working with bonsai. CVBS is cosponsored by the Lynchburg
Recreation Department. Meetings are held at a variety of times and
places. Notice of time, place, and topic is given through the
newsletter. The meeting format is flexible but normally consists of
a planned program for the main event followed by an opportunity for
members to ask questions or present a problem plant for "group therapy".
The diversity of interests of the membership makes it easy to find
help with a special problem you may have with your trees.
CVBS BENEFITS
A number of benefits are available to CVBS members:
+ Workshops for
instruction and hands on experience
+ Lectures and seasonal demonstrations
including the annual Spring Symposium
+ Slides, films, and videos
an all aspects of bonsai
+ Field trips
+ Locally produced newsletter
with a variety of bonsai news and views
+ Fun and fellowship with
a group of folks you might never meet otherwise who share your interest
in bonsai
+ An opportunity to be creative and artistic while practicing
the ultimate horticultural experience.
DUES Surplus funds from
previous Spring Symposia, dues, and contributions have made it possible
to temporarily suspend dues collection. Those who would like
to join are welcome to do so by detaching the application and mailing
it with your check. The only requirement for membership is that you
have an interest in bonsai. We hope you will join us.
CVBS MEMBERSHIP/NEWSLETTER APPLICATION
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CVBS
1721
Langhorne Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24503