Once again, after seeing the success of this Bonsai Week expressed in numbers, congratulations to Leigh. There is no doubt that you have a sensitive finger on the world's bonsai pulse, Leigh! Getting Tony Tickle here this year proves it, and, as you told Penny:
"I have a brilliant artist lined up already" (for Bonsai Week 2018), "and there may be a little surprise to add.
I definitely have bigger and better plans than this year."
We can't wait!!!
But whoever it is, he (she? doubtful...) will have a pair of very big shoes waiting to step in. The feedback I got from participants in the workshops was really super, with one participant in the Masterclass, himself a very experienced bonsai grower, telling me: "It was GOOD, very good, I was impressed". Everyone worked hard, by the sound of it, but none worked harder than Tony himself.
Any chance of another Pot Exhibition, showing the newest creations of Australian potters?? I can't stand the thought of not seeing it again. Thanks for it, Pat, once more.
And also thanks to Ken, Pat and Watto for the great photos!
Lisa