2026 Workshops
July 2026
Tropical Bonsai with David McPeters
Join us for a hands-on Tropical Bonsai Workshop with David McPeters, a long-time bonsai artist who began his journey in 2001 after studying with Hal Sasaki at the Denver Botanic Gardens. David spent his early years working primarily with tropical species, especially Ficus, before expanding his focus to Colorado native conifers following the 2012 National Bonsai Exhibition in Denver. In recent years, he has also been cultivating deciduous trees, with a growing emphasis on smaller, one-person bonsai. This workshop will be held on July 11 from 1:00–4:00 PM at The Jagged Spruce Bonsai, and is designed for participants to bring their own tropical tree or trees to work on. David will guide attendees through the process of refining and advancing their tropical bonsai to the next level. Cost is $75 per person, with participation limited to 8 people on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, please contact Dave Kuntz at 719-352-1593 through the Pikes Peak Bonsai Club.
September 2026
Shohin Olive with Cesar Ordonez
Join us for an exciting Shohin Olive Workshop with Cesar Ordonez, a passionate and fast-rising bonsai artist who began his bonsai journey in April 2019 after being inspired by a shohin juniper. Cesar studied during his first year with David Nguyand and is currently studying under Peter Tea, developing a thoughtful, regionally informed approach to bonsai. After observing what thrives in his local climate, Cesar turned his focus to collecting and developing olive trees, making them ideal material for shohin bonsai. This workshop is limited to 12 participants and costs $250 per person, which includes a 3–6 inch olive tree selected by members at the workshop. Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society members will meet at Adam Johnson's house in Boulder on Thursday, September 3rd at 11:00 AM, and PPBC members will meet at The Jagged Spruce Bonsai Nursery in Colorado Springs on Friday, September 4th at 9:00 AM. Both clubs are welcome to attend; however, participants must be a current member of either club. Payment will be made directly to Cesar (cash, card, or check). Additional olive trees will be available for purchase on site. This workshop is expected to fill quickly—early signup is strongly encouraged. To register, please contact David Kuntz at 719-352-1593. Bring all your wire, tools, a chair and snacks. The workshop will last about 3 hours.