Winters in the U.K have a reputation. In our part of the country it’s not particularly cold, or wet or anything else, just long and dull. HOWEVER spring is just around the corner and we are beginning to see a few warm days. What I love about this time of year are the deciduous trees, just showing signs of life but still displaying their spectacular structure.
New workshop dates for 2013 are now listed on our Bonsai Workshops Page.
We offer a range of workshops suited to every individual circumstance. Most popular being our regular group workshops. Limited to four persons you are ensured plenty of personal attention throughout the day. Also Rammon is often in attendance to offer help and assistance with wiring etc’. Running from 9.30am until everyone is finished simply bring along as many trees as you can fit in the car and Graham will take it from there. These small groups are immensely friendly and well suited to absolute beginners as well as more advanced hobbyists. A group is a great place to learn bonsai as the shared experience gives a wide insight into the intricacies of bonsai technique. Group participation costs just £50 for the full day including refreshments. Bring lunch, trees, tools and whatever materials you feel you may need. Alternatively call Graham to discuss your day. BOOK EARLY – places on these days are very popular so book well in advance!
Graham is also happy to attend workshops at a place of your choosing. Ideal for bonsai clubs and groups of friends working together. Please contact us for details.
We have just finished our new movie “Bonsai Tree Creation” by Graham Potter, you can watch it now at Bonsai Tree Creation by Graham Potter.
Just had our last shipment of yamadori for 2012 arrive. Some absolutely beautiful trees, some partly styled. All in pots for 2-5 years and GUARANTEED!
Here are a few pic’s. These will be making an appearance on our web site very soon but wont be there long!
Overwintering bonsai trees has become of great concern to many folk, particularly here in the U.K. As the weather becomes increasingly more turbulent and unpredictable we have all suffered increasing numbers of tree losses.
After more than 20 years of keeping bonsai I thought it would be of benefit to put my experiences together for those wishing to know more.
We have recently posted a new article on overwintering bonsai onto our Bonsai Care Information page
http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/bonsai_tree_care_information.php
https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/bonsai-tree-care-information/guide-to-overwintering-outdoor-bonsai
G.
Last weekend Kaizen Bonsai in conjunction with Norfolk Bonsai Association ran the first of what will hopefully be regular bonsai classes.
Having spent nearly 15 years teaching bonsai around the world I have become increasingly dissatisfied with the conventional “workshop”. The kind of event where you bring a tree, get advice, get it wired and styled and go home.
So after much discussion with with the club committee we decided to run a formal full day class. In the morning I was teaching on scots pine development and ended with a practical session looking at participants trees. In the afternoon club chairman Graham taught a class on English oak coupled with practical demonstrations using participants trees.
We had a much larger participation than was expected and there was a very positive vibe in the room. The event was extremely well received by all. Many folk said the teaching cleared up a lot of mystery and long standing confusion they had on the subject and everyone left with a new level of enthusiasm and optimism regarding their bonsai.
Hopefully we can run more events in the near future, watch this space.
Graham.