Aesthetic Pruning Class Schedule
For the time being, aesthetic pruning classes will be taught online.
If a class changes mode of instruction to in-person, students will be informed in advance.
(At that time, another option/opportunity will be provided for students who
plan to attend class remotely.)
If a class changes mode of instruction to in-person, students will be informed in advance.
(At that time, another option/opportunity will be provided for students who
plan to attend class remotely.)
Spring 2023
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* LH800 Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning Instructor: Chris Ingram
(LH800 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) LH848 Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees Instructor: Nancy Brown (LH848 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) LH881 Art of the Wisteria Instructor: Pete Churgel (LH881 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) * LH831 Pruning CA Native Trees & Shrubs Instructor: Jocelyn Cohen (LH831 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) * LH801 Pruning Deciduous Trees & Shrubs Instructor: Chris Ingram (LH801 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) |
* LH839 Introduction to Bonsai
Instructor: Bill Castellon (LH839 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) * LH810 Pruning Maples Instructor: Pete Churgel (LH810 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) * LH804 Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs Instructor: Jocelyn Cohen (LH804 has already been held. It will be offered again in Spring 2024.) * LH811A Pruning Pines $45 Instructor: Bill Castellon Saturday, April 8th 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. * LH803 Finding the Essence of a Tree $45 Instructor: Pete Churgel Saturday, April 22nd 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. LH891 Art of the Laceleaf Maple $45 Instructor: Yuki Nara Saturday, April 29th 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. |
* Courses denoted with an asterisk are requirements for the Aesthetic Pruning Award.
Aesthetic Pruning
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Students can attend class online, and also view the recording once it's available. The class recording link will be emailed by before Sunday evening. It can be viewed for up to a week afterwards.
Please note that before receiving the class &/or recording link, students must fill out a Student Registration form. |
Students can view the class recording once it's available. The class recording link will be emailed by or before Sunday evening. It can be viewed for up to a week afterwards.
Please note that before receiving the recording link, students must fill out a Student Registration form. |
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To purchase an aesthetic pruning class(es), choose one or more from the drop-down menu below.
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To purchase an aesthetic pruning class recording(s), choose one or more from the drop-down menu below.
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Please see our refund policy at the bottom of the page.
Pruning (non-fee-based course)
Spring 2023
* LH26 Pruning
Instructor: Pete Churgel
Saturday, April 29th & Saturday, May 6th
* This course is one of the requirements for the Aesthetic Pruning Award. However, LH26 is NOT a fee-based class.
Register for LH26 via the Peralta Colleges system, Campus Solutions.
Instructor: Pete Churgel
Saturday, April 29th & Saturday, May 6th
* This course is one of the requirements for the Aesthetic Pruning Award. However, LH26 is NOT a fee-based class.
Register for LH26 via the Peralta Colleges system, Campus Solutions.
For more information on the Merritt College Aesthetic Pruning Award
and its requirements, go to:
and its requirements, go to:
Fall Course Offerings
(in no particular order)
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Merritt College
~Aesthetic Pruning Instructors~
DENNIS MAKASHIMA
* Created Merritt College's aesthetic pruning program
* Merritt College Adjunct Faculty
* Earned a Merritt College Horticulture Certificate
For more info on Dennis Makashima, go here: http://www.wayofmaple.com/dennis_makashima.html
* Merritt College Adjunct Faculty
* Earned a Merritt College Horticulture Certificate
For more info on Dennis Makashima, go here: http://www.wayofmaple.com/dennis_makashima.html
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PETE CHURGEL
* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
* ISA Certified Arborist * Merritt College Adjunct Faculty * Earned a Merritt College Aesthetic Pruning Award Teaches the following classes:
* LH803 Finding the Essence of a Tree (Spring) * LH810 Pruning Maples (Spring) * LH881 Art of the Wisteria (Spring) * LH812 The Art of the Focal Point Tree (Fall) * LH815 Pruning for the Big Picture (Fall) |
CHRIS INGRAM
* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
* ISA Certified Arborist Teaches the following classes::
* LH800 Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning (Spring) * LH801 Pruning Deciduous Trees & Shrubs (Spring) * LH819 The Art of Tree & Shrub Reduction (Fall) * LH823 Aesthetic Pruning as a Career (Fall) |
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YUKI NARA
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BILL CASTELLON
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* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
Teaches the following class:
* LH891A Art of the Laceleaf Maple (Spring) |
* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
* Landscape contractor Teaches the following classes::
* LH811A Pruning Pines (Spring) * LH839 Introduction to Bonsai (Spring) * LH817 Pruning Japanese Gardens (Fall) * LH816 Pruning Container Trees & Shrubs (Fall) * LH805 Rock Placement (Fall) |
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JOCELYN COHEN
* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
* Certified Arborist * Merritt College Adjunct Faculty Teaches the following classes::
* LH804 Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs (Spring) * LH831 Pruning CA Native Trees & Shrubs (Spring) |
GRANT FOERSTER
* APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner
Teaches the following class:
* LH818 Pruning Conifers (Fall) |
NANCY BROWN
* M.A. in Fine Arts
* Earned a Merritt College Aesthetic Pruning Award Teaches the following class:
* LH848 Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees (Spring) |
Questions about the fee-based courses and schedules?
Email Nia Hill at: nhill@peralta.edu
For more detailed information about our fee-based courses, go to:
https://www.merritt.edu/lanht/fee-based/
Email Nia Hill at: nhill@peralta.edu
For more detailed information about our fee-based courses, go to:
https://www.merritt.edu/lanht/fee-based/
* Refund Policy *
Fees are refunded only if student withdraws and requests a refund before the class begins,
(via email at least 1 hour before posted start time).
Refunds are subject to a 14% transaction fee.
Why? This is the fee PayPal takes off the top of every payment it processes - we absorb that so that you can still pay the same low tuition. If you opt for a refund, we’d still be on the hook for that fee.
If you can’t make a class, consider one of our two great alternatives:
* You can view a recording of the class (available for a limited time only!)
* Have those fees credited toward a future class’ tuition cost!
(via email at least 1 hour before posted start time).
Refunds are subject to a 14% transaction fee.
Why? This is the fee PayPal takes off the top of every payment it processes - we absorb that so that you can still pay the same low tuition. If you opt for a refund, we’d still be on the hook for that fee.
If you can’t make a class, consider one of our two great alternatives:
* You can view a recording of the class (available for a limited time only!)
* Have those fees credited toward a future class’ tuition cost!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
MERRITT COLLEGE LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT &
THE AESTHETIC PRUNING CLUB!
MERRITT COLLEGE LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT &
THE AESTHETIC PRUNING CLUB!