We are pleased to announce that we will be holding an additional Extra Time class on Saturday 20th March.
The extra time class has a maximum of 6 participants and therefore John is able to devote more time to attendees and their trees.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Once again we had to split our November beginners class into two groups for Day Two to have a realistic chance of successfully styling raw material from scratch and ensuring everyone had a good result.
Click here to see the before and after photographs from both groups >>
This is how the Project Bonsai class was first introduced when it started in January 2006.
Project Bonsai -In the West bonsai enthusiasts are impatient, we want everything now…today…it is our general way of life. When we create bonsai we want an instant finished image. This criteria has set the trend for demonstrations and workshops. This is not the Japanese way. Their approach is simplified, perhaps less dramatic, but has total respect for the tree, and is ultimately more effective. I have experienced this first-hand in my classes with Japanese Bonsai MasterTakeo Kawabe. Project Bonsai is for 8-10 students who want to start a new tree. This needs to be an impressive piece of material that we can take to a high level using the Japanese approach. Each tree should be significant so that the learning experience for the group as a whole will be both exciting and rewarding.
This is a series of articles to give you an insight into how some of the trees are progressing.
Click here to view the progress of Bob and Shaun’s Taxus Baccata >>
New material from the growing fields and now potted up, on display and ready for sale. Varieties, sizes and prices to suit everyone. Some pieces have sold already so don’t wait, come and take a look.
This is how the Project Bonsai class was first introduced when it started in January 2006.
PROJECT BONSAI-In the West bonsai enthusiasts are impatient, we want everything now…today…it is our general way of life. When we create bonsai we want an instant finished image. This criteria has set the trend for demonstrations and workshops. This is not the Japanese way. Their approach is simplified, perhaps less dramatic, but has total respect for the tree, and is ultimately more effective. I have experienced this first-hand in my classes with Japanese Bonsai Master Takeo Kawabe. Project Bonsai is for 8-10 students who want to start a new tree. This needs to be an impressive piece of material that we can take to a high level using the Japanese approach. Each tree should be significant so that the learning experience for the group as a whole will be both exciting and rewarding.
This is a series of articles to give you an insight into how some of the trees are progressing.
Click here to view the progress of Paul’s Yamadori Red Pine >>
The midweek workshop scheduled for Wednesday 13th January has been put back a week due to the current weather conditions and will now be held on Wednesday 20th January. Places are still available so book yours now!
Book your place now on our popular Extra Time class!
The extra time class is for all students, from beginners to advanced. You purchase/provide your own raw material/Bonsai for advice on styling, refinement, repotting or further development just like a normal open workshop. BUT this class is restricted to a maximum of 6 participants, which will allow for more in-depth discussion and hands-on help from John. A chance to give you and your trees the attention they deserve. The cost of this workshop is £35.