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!)
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 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.
Individuals’ bushes
As soon as the the shows have been arrange, Daisaku supplied critiques and supplied solutions for enchancment.
Mini bonsai show
Reid introducing a gaggle show
Daisaku instructing Factor (John Eads) about scroll show top
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
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.
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.
Andrew and I reply questions on shohin care and growth
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.
✕
Subscribe to Bonsai Tonight
New Posts Delivered Each Tuesday and Friday
