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Shohin Faculty Winter Seminar recap


Just a few weeks in the past, Andrew Robson and I hosted the primary Shohin Faculty seminar on the Milwaukie Heart in Milwaukie, Oregon.

The 2-day occasion targeted on shohin show (Saturday) and growth (Sunday). Our particular visitor for the weekend was shohin skilled Daisaku Nomoto from Miyazaki, Japan.

(All photographs are courtesy Aki Yamakawa – thanks, Aki!)

Daisaku Nomoto with Jonas and Andrew

Particular visitor Daisaku Nomoto with hosts Jonas and Andrew

Daisaku led the group via good and unhealthy examples of Japanese shows to supply an concept of what makes good shows tick.

Daisaku

Daisaku breaking down a shohin show from a latest Gafu-ten exhibit

Individuals then acquired an opportunity to create their very own shows with stands supplied for the train.

Participants' trees

Individuals’ bushes

As soon as the the shows have been arrange, Daisaku supplied critiques and supplied solutions for enchancment.

Mini bonsai display

Mini bonsai show

Reid

Reid introducing a gaggle show

Andrew, Daisaku, and John

Daisaku instructing Factor (John Eads) about scroll show top

Scott

Scott introducing a gaggle show

Between classes, contributors shopped from distributors Vicki Chamberlain, John Eads, Mary Lai, Nao Tokutake, Andrew Robson, Daisaku Nomoto, and Bonsai Tonight.

Tokutake Bonsai

Tokutake Bonsai

Daisaku's booth

Daisaku’s sales space

The day wrapped up with dinner and drinks at native meals truck emporium Nook 14.

Sunday’s focus was on recognizing and creating high quality shohin bonsai. The morning featured an analysis train through which contributors scored bushes and discovered what traits to search for in several species.

Evaluation exercise

Analysis train

After lunch, Andrew and I supplied ideas for shohin care and growth and reviewed methods for constructing a shohin assortment. The seminar ended with a bring-your-own tree workshop.

Jonas and Andrew

Andrew and I reply questions on shohin care and growth

Daisaku

Daisaku engaged on a shimpaku juniper
(picture from Friday open home at Andrew Robson’s backyard)

Participant suggestions has been optimistic and Andrew, Daisaku, and I had a implausible time – a lot in order that we’re planning on doing it once more subsequent January (see the Shohin Faculty web site for particulars)!

Within the meantime, take a look at the next video from the occasion by Momiji-En Bonsai & Backyard.

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