NZBA Demonstrator Sandra Quintal

AREA: Waikato
CLUB: Hamilton Bonsai Club
EMAIL: s.g.quintal@xtra.co.nz
FEES: I am completely negotiable about Fees so this is a guide only.

Demo: $150.00 = 1 ½ hrs or more when I supply everything.

– ½ day Workshop: $200.00 = 3 ½ hrs – or $25.00 per person. I suggest a maximum of 8 participants. More participants are fine but it reduces the amount of time I have to spend with each participant and their Bonsai. Observers at workshops are welcome (as long as they are quiet)

One on one private sessions: ½ day – 3 ½ hrs : $70.00. Full day $140.00.

TEACHING / DEMONSTRATING PREFERENCES:

I am happy to do public events or Bonsai Club demonstrations/workshops as needed.

I enjoy all styles of Bonsai, including single tree styles, groups, Saike (landscapes), and Shohin size Bonsai.

SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST:

I have an interest in Shohin (Miniature) size Bonsai and I have a collection of Shohin Bonsai down to Mame (Thimble) Size, as well as larger sized Bonsai, Groups, and Landscapes. I work with both native and non-native species of tree. I particularly enjoy working with Totara and Pines.

BACKGROUND:

I have been growing Bonsai since 1987, have been a member of the Hamilton Bonsai Club since 1988 and supported the Hamilton Bonsai club on the committee for many years. I have been a supporter of the New Zealand Bonsai Association since its beginning and I was elected to the NZBA committee in October 2018.

I studied with Dorothy Koreshoff and hold the Intermediate Certificate, Advanced 1 and 2 Certificate, and The Bonsai Principals Certificates from the Bonsai Art Academy, Sydney.

I have taught Beginner Classes for the Art of Bonsai in Hamilton for many years and currently co-ordinate the classes run by the Hamilton Bonsai Club.

Over the years I have demonstrated in both New Zealand and Australia to Bonsai Artists at Club level, NZ Conventions, and to the general public at many shows and events.