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.)
Fall 2023
The registration fee for each course is $45.
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* LH812 The Art of the Focal Point Tree This class has already occurred.
LH805 Rock Placement Instructor: Bill Castellon Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. * LH818 Pruning Conifers Instructor: Grant Foerester Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. * LH819 The Art of Tree & Shrub Reduction Instructor: Chris Ingram Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. |
* LH815 Pruning for the Big Picture
Instructor: Pete Churgel Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. * LH817 Pruning Japanese Gardens Instructor: Bill Castellon Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. * LH816 Pruning Container Trees & Shrubs Instructor: Bill Castellon Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. * LH823 Aesthetic Pruning as a Career Instructor: Chris Ingram Saturday, December 9, 2023 9:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. |
* Courses denoted with an asterisk are requirements for the Aesthetic Pruning Award.
Aesthetic Pruning
Classes
Students can attend class online via Zoom and view the recording once it's available. Students who are unable to attend class synchronously can purchase the recording to view.
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 class Zoom link &/or recording link, students must fill out a Student Registration form.
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 class Zoom link &/or recording link, students must fill out a Student Registration form.
To purchase an aesthetic pruning class(es), choose one or more
from the drop-down menu below.
from the drop-down menu below.
Please see our refund policy at the bottom of the page.
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Pruning (non-fee-based course)
Fall 2023
* LH26 Pruning
Instructor: Pete Churgel
Saturday, November 12th & Saturday, November 19th
LEC 9:00a.m. - 1:15p.m.
LAB 1:30p.m. - 5:45p.m.
* 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, November 12th & Saturday, November 19th
LEC 9:00a.m. - 1:15p.m.
LAB 1:30p.m. - 5:45p.m.
* 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:
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Bay Area Pruning Calendar
* The Bay Area Pruning Calendar, created by Margie Potts, lists trees
that can be propagated each month.
Pruning tips and empty calendar pages are also included.
* Funds from the calendar sales go towards the Margie Potts Scholarship, which pays for 1 year of pruning classes for 1 or 2 students.
Cost: $20 ($25 if mailed)
To purchase the calendar, contact Pete Churgel at petethepruner@earthlink.net.
Please put "Pruning calendar" in the subject line when requesting a calendar.
that can be propagated each month.
Pruning tips and empty calendar pages are also included.
* Funds from the calendar sales go towards the Margie Potts Scholarship, which pays for 1 year of pruning classes for 1 or 2 students.
Cost: $20 ($25 if mailed)
To purchase the calendar, contact Pete Churgel at petethepruner@earthlink.net.
Please put "Pruning calendar" in the subject line when requesting a calendar.
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 MERRITT AESTHETIC PRUNING CLUB!
MERRITT COLLEGE LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT &
THE MERRITT AESTHETIC PRUNING CLUB!