Joining a local club is the fastest way to improve your bonsai practice. Monthly meetings, hands-on critiques from experienced members, and access to quality pre-bonsai material and show events are all benefits of club membership.
One of the oldest bonsai clubs in California. Monthly meetings in Oakland with a strong educational program. Annual show at Lakeside Park.
Focused on suiseki (viewing stones) and complementary bonsai practice. Excellent resource for traditional display and tokonoma arrangement.
Mid-peninsula club with active membership. Well-organized annual exhibit at the Palo Alto Cultural Center. Monthly workshops in addition to meetings.
Long-established club with deep roots in Japantown San Jose. Annual spring and fall shows. Connection to traditional Japanese bonsai practices.
The umbrella federation connecting NorCal bonsai clubs. Coordinates the Golden State Bonsai Collection at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Active club serving the mid-peninsula with a focus on developing growers. Hosts beginner programs and mentorship pairings.
Show dates are approximate and subject to change. Contact individual clubs for confirmed dates.