[ Japanese Gardening Classes ]

The Japanese Gardening Class Series at Hakone Estate and Gardens is coordinated by Peter Thomas Bowyer. Send comments and suggestions for new topics or potential instructors to: P.O. Box 8031, Emeryville, CA 94662, or email to mail@peterthomasbowyer.com or phone 510 658-4941.

Discounts on class fees with advance payment: $35 per person single class, $30 each for multiple classes/family per check, $25 returning students, $40 for returning students accompanying a new guest. Mail checks 5 days in advance, payable to instructor. Regular class fees are $40 per person at the door.

Hands-on pruning practice, if any, shall be on materials we bring to classroom. Bring your container plants, cut branches, hand-shears, and/or photos of plants.

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For September through December, 2010, following gardening classes are offered:

1. Pruning Japanese Gardens in Autumn with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, September 25, 10 AM - 1 PM
   . Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
2. Pine Tree Aesthetics and Arboriculture with PeterBowyer, Saturday September 25, 2 - 5 PM. Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

3. Layout a Japanese Home & Garden with Peter Bowyer, Saturday October 9, 10 AM - 1 PM
   . Cultural Exchange Center, Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
4. Evergreens Aesthetics and Arboriculture with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, October 9, 2 - 5 PM. Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
5. A Japanese Touch to Native Garden Design with Peter Bowyer, Saturday November 6, 10 AM - 1 PM. Slide show. Meet in the Cultural Exchange Center. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

6. Japanese Maple Aesthetics and Arboriculture with Peter Bowyer, Saturday November 6, 2 - 5 PM. Craft area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
7. Traditional Japanese Gardens with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, December 4, 10 AM - 1 PM. Lecture and slide show. Cultural Exchange Center. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

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