FREE

First date with Discover Oltre... Pistoia cycle

Vinacciano and the first hills of Pistoia

A series of meetings dedicated to discovering the villages and towns of the Pistoia area, led by Clara Begliomini, a tourist guide and expert on Pistoia and its province.

From January to March, at Naturart Village, Clara will accompany the public on a journey through stories, images and useful insights for those who wish to thoroughly explore the region and its diverse areas, ranging from the first hills around the city to the mountains.

Following this, from April to June, the villages presented during the meetings will become the focus of guided walks, one per month, to experience firsthand what has been introduced.

Practical Information

Meetings at Naturart Village: free of charge

Reservations are welcome at the number 3401123952 or via email at info@oltrepistoia.it.

Guided walks: subject to a fee

Concessions are planned for those who attend the introductory meetings.

Further details will be published in forthcoming issues of Discover Pistoia and on our social media channels.

Intermediate Bonsai Course

November 11th · 21:00–23:00 · Booking required

18 November · 21:00–23:00 · Booking required

25 November · 21:00–23:00 · Booking required

Course Timetable
21:00 – 23:00

PRICE
150 €

3rd Edition — Intermediate Practical Bonsai Course

Three evenings dedicated to bonsai practice with Maestro Francesco Santini and Bonsai Artist Andrea Matteucci, in collaboration with Franchi Bonsai — Producers of Art.

A course designed for those who already have the basics and want to move from theory to actual crafting: three evening sessions to create your own bonsai with your own hands, under the guidance of two professionals in the field.

During the course, the following topics will be addressed:

Origins and history of bonsai
Recognition of trees and their characteristics
Pruning, limbing and defoliation
Repotting, substrates and choice of pots
Tools and processing techniques
watering, fertilizing, exposure and the main diseases

In the third evening, it's time for practice: a real technical demonstration and the crafting of a bonsai by the Bonsai Master himself!

The package of 3 lessons includes:

a plant for processing
certificate of participation
gadgets Franchi Bonsai

Limited seats: maximum 10 people.

HOW TO REGISTER:

To enrol on the course, please fill in the form or send an email to marketing@giorgiotesigroup.it specifying:

– Name and Surname
Email

Once you have received our reply with the bank details, you must make the bank transfer of the entire sum, sending by COB within 24 hours the payment confirmation to secure your place on the course.
Important NoteIn case of non-attendance, it will be possible to transfer your place to another person. Please communicate the new name before the start of the course.