Arthur Robinson Workshop - YVBS

[lakepipes]

The Yarra Valley Bonsai Society is pleased to announce an opportunity to attend a workshop with Arthur Robinson.

Arthur has been growing bonsai since 1960 and gradually over the last 20 years has concentrated more and more on Satsuki, which have always been part of his collection. Currently he has 98% Satsuki and they number in the hundreds. He and two of his friends have brought in some choice varieties, some are very new with small flowers - which he is propagating and also is beginning to distribute.
Arthur has gathered a wealth of experience during his many stays in Japan, by visiting nurseries and spending time with some of the great Masters. He is an honored guest at one of Japan's main Satsuki producers where he is invited to work on some of their trees. The knowledge that he has gained is being passed on to Satsuki growers through the newsletter of “The Satsuki Society of Australasia Inc.” http://www.satsukisociety.com
He also has completed a book on Satsuki called "Satsuki - from cutting to bonsai ", which will eventually be produced as an E- Book, complete with videos to explain the growing techniques.

The Workshop

The workshop is open to anyone wishing to attend, but numbers are limited.

When: Sunday the 13th of November 2011
Where: Morrisons on Old Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn, Vic - Melways Ref: 118 B8
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: Participants $40 ( $20 if you are a Satsuki Society Member )
Observer: $10 ( $5 if you are a Satsuki Society Member )

For enquiries and bookings please contact Rudi by e-mail or phone by using the details below.

0418 369 852 or info@yarravalleybonsai.org.au

[lakepipes]

This is a great chance to see an artist at work.

[nealweb]

If anyone is interested in azalea bonsai you should try to go along, you will learn alot I guarantee it

[JR_J]

I totally agree - this is a great and rare opportunity for anyone interested in Azalea - not only Satsuki, but any variety and or size/age!
It’s not too often that Arthur visits Victoria … so don’t wait for too long, places are filling up quick!
The best way to learn is by participating hands-on under the master’s guidance - is just filling the gaps.

I’ll be there - morning and afternoon!

[lakepipes]

[Marlene]

We were lucky enough to attend his demo at the Perth convention - don't miss the chance to either participate or watch - you can learn so much and enjoy yourself.
Great opportunity if you anywhere near Melbourne.

[healyj2112]

Looking forward to this one, I am sure my azaleas and I will benefit greatly from this experience.

[AndrewM]

Did anyone go to the workshop with Arthur
If so how was it and are there any pics

[AndrewM]

[lakepipes]

Hi Andrew,
It was a great day and so very informative.
There were quite a few pics taken, let me see if i can get a hold of some for you mate.

Regards,
Mike