The Art of Bonsai

  April 26, 1 - 4 pm, April 27, 10 am - 4 pm, April 28, 11 am - 4 pm

To celebrate Arbor Day, the Stamford Museum
& Nature Center and
the Yama Ki Bonsai Society of the Greater New York Area are proud to present
the second annual exhibition: "Art of the Bonsai." The talented
members of Yama Ki will answer questions and explain the process of the ancient
art of bonsai, the meticulous shaping of plants into miniature versions of
trees.

Seventy-five unique bonsai trees will be displayed in the traditional fashion
in the Stamford Museum's
Bendel Gallery and Great Hall.

The event will feature a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with a demonstration
and lecture on the history of tea on Saturday at 1 pm. Customary Japanese tea and snacks
will be served. A limited number of spaces are available for the tea ceremony;
advance registration is required by calling 203.977.6521.

A hands-on demonstration of bonsai techniques will be held on Sunday at 1 pm, this event is free and open to the
public.

Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. For more
information call 203.322-1646,
e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org,
or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org

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Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and
interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The
Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a
focal point for family activity through exhibitions, educational programs and
special events.