Spring Bonsai Festival!

Hello Friends! I hope you can visit me this coming weekend at the National Arboretum for the Potomac Bonsai Festival. I'll be selling pots made especially for these magical little trees. I'm thrilled to be participating again this year. It's a fun and intimate event filled with people who are incredibly passionate about this living art form. I'm guessing that many of you, at some point in your lives, have thought to yourselves, 'I'd really like to learn about Bonsai.' or 'I'd love to have a bonsai tree!' or 'I should get another Bonsai tree because I killed the last one (SAME).' Well, now's your chance! There will be lots of demonstrations and workshops (some free - see schedule below) all weekend. Also, the azaleas are blooming and Arboretum is just lovely this time of year. Friday, May 5th, 9am- 5pm Saturday, May 6th, 9am - 5pm Sunday, May 7th, 9am - 4pm

Outside of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, find everything you need to begin growing bonsai. Vendors from the region will be selling everything from refined bonsai to pre-bonsai material, tools, soil, and planters. PBA Bonsai Exhibition, National Bonsai Museum Upper Courtyard. Friday 12-4, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-4. Opening Ceremony, National Bonsai Museum Special Exhibits Wing. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Bonsai Display discussion with Guest Artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, National Bonsai Museum Special Exhibits Wing. Saturday at 10:45 following the opening ceremony. Bonsai Demonstration with Guest Artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, Sales Tent across from the National Bonsai Museum. Saturday 12:30-4 p.m. The Art of Bonsai Display, National Bonsai Museum Special Exhibits Wing. Saturday 10:30-4, Sunday 10-4, open through May 13. Bonsai Demonstration with Guest Artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, Visitor’s Center Auditorium. Sunday 9 to noon. Beginner’s Workshop (space is limited) National Bonsai Museum Lecture/Demonstration Center. Saturday 9-4, start times throughout the day, pre-registration and walk-up registration are limited. Pay $75 at the door. Bonsai Workshop (ticketed event) with Guest Artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, National Bonsai Museum Lecture/Demonstration Center. Sunday 12-4.

If you can't make it to the Festival, please don't hesitate to get in touch, and we can set up a time for you to come visit my studio :). Please email me at kate@hollowwork.com Hope to see you!

POTTERY SALE! December 18th 11 - 2

Hello Friends! I'm having my annual 'Open Studio and Seconds Sale' on Sunday, December 18th, 11am - 2pm. I will have my usual assortment of discounted seconds (I'm trying something new: I'll put half out at 11 and half out at 12:30) as well as many, many, many other pots (see below). It will be inside, but I'll keep the door wide open. As always, kids are welcome!

Sunday December 18th

11 am - 2 pm

rain or shine

803 7th st NE

(REAR ALLEY)

Washington DC 20002

If you can't make it, don't hesitate to come visit by appointment another time. The seconds will only be available at the studio sale, but I have lots of other pieces to choose from. Please email me at kate@hollowwork.com and come on by!

There will be a bunch of bowls, graffiti mugs, flower mugs, rainbow mugs, regular mugs, planters, plates, vases, and little fragile things to keep on your shelf for dust collection.

Hope to see you!

Spring Bonsai Festival!

I'm thrilled to be participating in the Spring Bonsai Festival at the National Arboretum this weekend! I find this an especially beautiful time of year there, because the Azaleas are in full bloom. AND, if you're curious about learning the art of Bonsai, this is your opportunity. There are lots of demonstrations and workshops (some free!) all weekend.

Friday, May 6th, 12 - 4 Saturday, May 7th, 9 - 4

Sunday, May 8th, 9 - 3

Outside the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum: Find everything you need to begin growing bonsai. Vendors from the region will be selling everything from refined bonsai to pre-bonsai material, tools, soil, and planters.

Bonsai Styling Demonstration by Mark Fields Saturday, May 7th, 9 am - 12 pm National Arboretum Auditorium See bonsai artist and nursery owner Mark Fields style a regular juniper tree into a bonsai. This demonstration is free to the public.

Beginner Bonsai Classes Saturday and Sunday, May 7th - 8th Morning Sessions: 9 am - 12 pm Afternoon Sessions: 1 pm - 4 pm Outside the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum Come to the Potomac Bonsai Association’s beginner bonsai learning tent outside the Museum to receive one-on-one instruction from experienced club members. Students will learn how to prune, wire, and repot a bonsai they can take home after class. 3-hour class. $50 fee per session; all materials provided.

No registration required!

I'm very proud of these pots, and I'm excited for you to see them! If you can't make it to the Festival, please don't hesitate to get in touch, and we can set up a time for you to come visit my studio :).

Please email me at kate@hollowwork.com

Hope to see you!