Lodder Bonsai Events
Open House 2026 – March 14 & 15
Mark your calendars! Our annual Open House will take place on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2026.
As always, the event will feature a varied market with stands offering bonsai-related products, art, culture, and food. We also plan demonstrations, workshops, an exhibition, and much more.
More details will follow closer to the date, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming you!
Hoka-en Webshop is now Bonsai Shop!
We are excited to announce a new partnership between Bonsai Empire and Lodder Bonsai.
Bonsai Shop was founded in 2004 and became the first Dutch bonsai webshop. From 2014 onwards, the webshop was further developed in collaboration with Bonsai Empire and Deshima Bonsai (founded by Teunis Jan Klein). Sadly, with the passing of Teunis Jan, Deshima Bonsai came to an end.
Now, Bonsai Shop and Lodder Bonsai are joining forces for a new chapter. In the coming weeks, we will phase out our webshop on hoka-en.nl. All bonsai and related materials will now be available at bonsaishop.nl.
This new collaboration allows us to further expand our passion for bonsai and serve our customers even better.
We sincerely thank all customers of the Hoka-en.nl webshop for their trust and look forward to welcoming you soon at Bonsai Shop or in person at Lodder Bonsai / Hoka-En Bonsai Studio.
2025-26 Lodder Bonsai Beginnerscursus
Bonsai Beginner Course at Lodder Bonsai
Have you always been fascinated by the art of bonsai? Do you want to learn how to grow and shape a bonsai with patience, precision, and passion? Or would you like to learn how to properly care for a beautiful bonsai? Then the Bonsai Beginner Course at Lodder Bonsai is exactly what you’re looking for!
What to Expect
In this course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of shaping and caring for (outdoor) bonsai. From selecting the right tree and repotting, to pruning and wiring a bonsai, you’ll learn everything you need to nurture and grow your own bonsai.
Course Content:
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Introduction to Bonsai: What bonsai is and its origins.
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Bonsai Styles: Different Japanese bonsai styles and various international styles.
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Bonsai Care: Watering, fertilizing, and general tree maintenance.
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Pruning and Shaping: Techniques to achieve the desired form, including pruning and wiring.
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Repotting: When and how to repot a bonsai.
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Creating a Bonsai Forest: Techniques for arranging and designing a bonsai forest.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for absolute beginners who want to learn how to care for (outdoor) bonsai. No prior experience is required — you can work on our trees and borrow our tools.
Course Dates & Location:
The course takes place at Lodder Bonsai – Hoka-En Bonsai Studio (Hugo de Vriesweg 1, Harmelen). Lessons are taught by two experienced instructors: Pierre de Koning or Alan Uithol and Joan Laçet.
The course consists of 5 lessons, each lasting 3 hours, and costs €300. The date of the 5th lesson will be scheduled together with instructors and participants.
Sign Up!
Ready to start your bonsai journey? Click here to register for the Bonsai Beginner Course at Lodder Bonsai and discover the calming and creative world of bonsai! Places are limited, so sign up quickly!
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The course will run with a minimum of 8 participants.
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Cancellation is possible up to 2 weeks before the course starts.
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During the course days, students receive a 15% discount on all products (excluding items with a net price).
For any questions, please email: cursus@hoka-en.nl.
