Bonsai Course Munich and Workshops with Walter Pall
Hands-on, not from a distance: work directly on your own tree in Zorneding and discuss design, care and long-term development.
Bonsai Course Munich with Walter Pall
This bonsai course near Munich is built for people who want direct work on real trees, not only theory. In Zorneding, participants bring their own bonsai, yamadori, raw material or nursery stock and discuss design, care and long-term development with Walter Pall.
The workshop fits committed beginners as well as advanced bonsai enthusiasts. The focus is on clear decisions: what stays, what goes, which front works, how a tree develops over years and how raw material becomes a convincing bonsai?
Participants travel from Bavaria, other parts of Germany and abroad. The garden and its selection can only be experienced on site; there is no online shop. Contact us before a longer journey to coordinate the date, suitable material and practical questions.
Your course contact
Thomas Häring
Questions about our coursesThomas Häring answers questions about choosing a course, preparing for it and visiting Bonsai Garten München.
Information
Location
Schwarzstr. 12. 85604 Zorneding
Cost
- Two days €180
- One day €95
Duration
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Course dates 2026
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| March | |||||
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 to Sunday, March 29, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| April | |||||
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| May | |||||
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| June | |||||
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 to Sunday, June 7, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| July | |||||
| Saturday, July 4, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| August | |||||
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026 | WALTER PALL | Event ended | |||
| September | |||||
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026 | WALTER PALL | ||||
| October New | |||||
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 | WALTER PALL | ||||
| November New | |||||
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 | WALTER PALL | ||||
Feedback from Our Participants
Amazing Bonsai workshop with Walter Pall! I learned the philosophy and practical techniques, working on my own materials and trees from the garden. There were refreshments, and overall, it was a pleasant day. Highly recommended!
The Bonsai workshop with Walter Pall was fantastic! The people were great, Walter was an excellent teacher, and the breakfast was delicious. I had a lot of fun learning about Bonsai and working on my own tree. Highly recommended!
Workshop Program
The workshop starts at 8:30 AM with an introduction by Walter Pall, a renowned Bonsai expert. Participants learn through a seminar and small group discussions about plant selection and Bonsai design techniques.
Throughout the day, participants work on various trees, analyzing and discussing each one under the guidance of Walter Pall. There may also be opportunities for theoretical lectures and demonstrations by Walter Pall. The focus of the workshop is on decision-making and learning techniques, rather than completing wiring and woodwork. However, those who wish to do so are welcome.
The workshop provides refreshments and takes care of the physical well-being of participants throughout the day. Participants will go home with a deeper understanding of Bonsai design and the skills to continue practicing on their own.
General Seminar Philosophy
Everyone does as much as they want; participants are encouraged to learn, which means discovering and exploring new paths. Wiring and other techniques are taught in many courses. Here, you learn what is rarely taught, Bonsai as an art form.
The prerequisite is to know your place in the Bonsai philosophy. For this, it is necessary to understand what exactly is 'Bonsai Philosophy'. Learning through case studies. Using specific cases, craftsmanship, art, and philosophy are explained and discussed.
We don't teach laying bricks or painting; we mainly teach architecture. You can delve into craftsmanship in many other workshops. However, special techniques, such as working with deadwood or bending techniques, are applied.
Material
The workshop is designed to provide a practical learning environment for participants interested in Bonsai design and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials to work on during the workshop, including cuttings, collected raw material, nursery plants, half-finished Bonsai, or even world-class trees. These materials are discussed, and participants have the opportunity to learn and practice various techniques under the guidance of Bonsai expert Walter Pall.
In addition to working on their own materials, participants can also work on trees from the Bonsai garden or even purchase trees to work on. This allows participants to gain experience with different trees and apply the learned techniques in a practical environment. Throughout the day, there will also be opportunities for theoretical lectures and demonstrations by Walter Pall.
To ensure that participants are well taken care of throughout the day, refreshments and snacks will be provided. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of Bonsai design and the skills to continue practicing independently. Refreshments and snacks will be provided to keep participants comfortable and well-cared-for throughout the workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of Bonsai design. They will have the skills to continue practicing independently.
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Frequently asked questions about the bonsai course
Who is the bonsai course for?
The course is suitable for committed beginners and advanced bonsai enthusiasts. The important part is not your level, but the willingness to learn from real trees and discuss design decisions.
Do I need to bring my own tree?
Your own trees are very welcome: bonsai, yamadori, raw material, nursery stock or half-finished trees. If you do not have suitable material, you can also work with trees from Bonsai Garten Munich by arrangement.
Where is the bonsai workshop near Munich?
The workshop takes place at Bonsai Garten Munich, Schwarzstr. 12, 85604 Zorneding. Zorneding is east of Munich and is reachable by car or S-Bahn.
What do I learn with Walter Pall?
The focus is tree analysis, design, care, long-term development, yamadori and the question why a bonsai feels convincing. Walter Pall explains decisions on real material instead of only showing abstract rules.
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