Bonsai Week 2017 at the NBPCA

[Reece]

Big news about Bonsai Week 2017 coming up!

Who wants to know who will be headlining this event?

And who for 2018?

I would go for Naoki Maeoka. (In Japanese his name means Upright Tree In Front of Hill!). His father says he now bends trees!!.

Grant

Haha....

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[NBPCA]

I had a chat to Naoki about future Bonsai Weeks while he was here, he would be very good in my opinion.

Would anyone who has been involved in workshops or seen demonstrations from Naoki while he has been here be keen to see him come back at a future Bonsai Week?

[Steven]

Absolutely! I spent the day with him yesterday in my garden and found him to be an excellent teacher. I had to ask the questions but when I did he was very good at answering and teaching.

He's a great artist and has a great eye for subtle improvements to tree's.

Regards,
Steven

[NBPCA]

Our Headlining International Artist for Bonsai Week 2017 is..............

Mr Tony Tickle from the UK

Tony has been working with bonsai since 1983, he specialises in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine.

Board of Director for Bonsai Clubs International 2003-2005 and Member of Association of British Bonsai Artists, Tony is a founding member of 'Black Scissors' the global creative brotherhood of bonsai artists. An event planner, in 2015 Tony organised Bonsai Europa the BIGGEST bonsai event to take place in the UK since 1991. He has a regular column in the widest circulation Bonsai Magazine 'Bonsai Focus' and writes for specialist publications worldwide.

Tony demonstrates at major conferences throughout the UK and Europe and across the world, including: South Africa, China, Brazil, India and the USA. Nominated for a Noelanders award in 2009, World Conferences and many European events, He won his first Ginkgo award in 1997, UK winner and runner up in the European New Talent Competition in 1995.

Tony demonstrates at clubs, societies and organisations throughout the UK and Europe. He believes that it is important to never stop learning and travels extensively to work with the best artists. Sharing and giving are key to Tony’s own teaching methods, and to this end he created the Burrs events. The Burrs events have been running since 2004, with many invited artists coming and sharing their talents with participants.

Not afraid to speak his mind Tony seeks to promote Bonsai as an art form in its own right, hosting exhibitions in Museums and Art Galleries along with unusual locations that capture the public imagination. He has presented bonsai in creative and dynamic ways courting controversy and praise in equal measure. Tony has championed the introduction of a fair and transparent judging system that is now widely used across the global bonsai scene.

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[kcpoole]

Suhweet !
Count me in

Ken

[Watto]

Great choice, I'm looking forward to it. Matter of fact I've got a Hawthorn!!!!

[TonyTickle]

Thanks for the invitation guys and girls. I intend to present a program that will inspire, inform and may even amuse. I have been on the European Bonsai Scene for a long time championing excellence in bonsai and its presentation and curation. I was once 'the new kid on the block' and now?

Take some time to read through some of the posts on my blog http://www.yamadori.co.uk and when attending quiz me on content... throw a few 'curve balls' make me earn my fee!

[NBPCA]

Big news about Bonsai Week on its way.

I am hoping to make a big announcement in the next day or two.

Stay tuned.

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

We have finalised details of our Bonsai Week 2017 agenda.
Bonsai Week this year will happen from 20 March till 26 March 2017 at the NBPCA in Canberra.
Our International guest this year is Mr Tony Tickle from the United Kingdom.

This years agenda will be as follows:

Monday 20 March
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA

Tuesday 21 March
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA

Wednesday 22 March
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA

Thursday 23 March
9:00 till 4:00pm - Masterclass with Tony for Club Nominated Participants & Club Nominated Observers (Not a public event)
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA


Friday 24 March
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
12:30 till 1:00pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA
1:30 till 3:30pm - Tony's Presentation - A bonsai case study over 20 years "From Mountain To Exhibition"
5:30 till 9pm - Bonsai Demonstration - An Arboretum International Bonsai Experience plus auction (Ticketed event)

Saturday 25 March
9 till 4pm - Masterclass with Tony for Lenders and Donors & Lender/Donor Observers (Not a public event)
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA

Sunday 26 March
9 till 4pm - Masterclass with Tony for Volunteers & Volunteer Observers (Not a public event)
10:30 till 11:30am - Demonstration of Bonsai Techniques inside the Village Centre (Artists will range from Curators of the Collection to Senior Volunteers)
1:00 till 1:30pm - Curator's Guided Tour of the NBPCA


DESCRIPTIONS
Curator's Guided Tours - A guided tour of the NBPCA facility. Hear stories of bonsai and penjing within the NBPCA and see the working back of house facility. FREE - no booking required

Bonsai Technique Demonstrations - Various artists will be working on trees throughout each day of Bonsai Week. FREE - no booking required

Master-classes with Tony- artists who have been involved with the NBPCA either as a Volunteer, Lender or Donor, or a Club Nominated Artist, have been invited to nominate for a participant or observer of these workshops with Mr Tickle. From the list of nominees, 10 participants and 10 observers will be randomly and fairly selected to be involved. FREE for those who have been selected

Tony's Presentation - Mr Tickle will present an audio-visual bonsai case study prepared over 20 years. FREE event - Please register your interest in this critque by emailing leigh.taafe@act.gov.au or calling 02 6207 8483.

Evening Bonsai Demonstration - An Arboretum International Bonsai Experience - This is the premier event of Bonsai Week. A Gala Cocktail Evening Demonstration by Mr Tickle. An opportunity to dress up and socialise with good friends while experiencing the wonders of the Arboretum of an evening. Watch the sun setting from the award winning Village Centre Complex, see the Bonsai & Penjing Collection under lights, marvel Tony as he transforms a stock tree into a bonsai masterpiece within a relaxed and comfortable setting, then have a chance to bid on that very tree at auction. (Other auctions will happen throughout the evening). This is a ticketed event. Price and bookings information has yet to be determined. The bar will be available for cash purchases of further drink refreshments.

Tony has a website here: http://www.yamadori.co.uk

Bonsai Empire Website has the following bio for Tony:

Tony has been working with Bonsai since 1983, he specializes in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine.
He won his first Ginkgo awards in 1997, UK winner and runner up in the European New talent competition in 1995. Board of Director for Bonsai Clubs International 2003-2005 and Member of Association of British Bonsai Artists. Tony is an event organizer and was director for Bukex North, perhaps the largest one day national UK Bonsai event. Tony demonstrates at major conferences throughout the UK and Europe, Tony is widely published and has had Bonsai selected for four Gingko awards, Nominated for a Noelanders award in 2009, World Conferences and many European events.
Tony is a full time professional Bonsai artist and happy to travel worldwide.

Quick facts

Appeared at these events: Gingko Award, Noelanders Trophy, EBA events, World Conference in Munich (2001), most major Bonsai Shows in the UK.

Appeared in these magazines: Bonsai Focus, Bonsai Today, BCI Magazine, Bonsai International, China Penjing and Scholar Rock (feature)

Awards: Runner Up New Talent Contest (1995), Gingko Award (1997), UBI Award (1997 and 1999), EBA Award of Merit (1999), Chase Rosade Medal

More information about Tony Tickle

He currently demonstrates at clubs, societies and organizations throughout the UK and Europe. Tony believes that it is important to never stop learning and travels extensively to work with the best artists, sharing and giving are key to Tony's own teaching methods, and to this end he created the Burrs events, these can be seen here. The Burrs events have been running since 2004, with many invited artists coming and sharing their talents with participants.



Bonsai Week is brought to you by the ACT Government & The Bonsai Trust Fund

Disclaimer: The ACT Government, NBPCA & their Stakeholders reserve the right to change any detail of this event without notice.

[NBPCA]

Nominations for Master-Classes

We will be conducting 3 Master-Classes with Tony.

Nominations are now being accepted via email to: leigh.taafe@act.gov.au

Thursday Club Artist Master-Class:
Australian Bonsai Clubs who are members of either or both the AABC or BFA will be able to nominate 2 artists from their club to participate in this Master-Class. For more info, get your club to contact me.

Saturday Lender/Donor Master-Class:
Any Lender or Donor of bonsai to the NBPCA are eligible to nominate for this class, please email me directly.

Sunday Volunteer Master-Class:
Any Volunteer of the NBPCA is eligible to nominate for this class, please email me directly.

There are 10 participant positions available for each Master-Class. There is no fee for the Master-Class, however, you must bring all of your own materials and tools.
Selection of participants will be random and fair, however, precedence will be given to nominees who were not involved in the previous year's bonsai week master-classes.
Nominations are not restricted to new nominees, if you participated last year, we will still accept your nomination.

Nominations for observing are open to anyone within those three categories.

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

Regarding nominations for the workshops with Tony:

Volunteers: Nominate yourself directly to me.
Lenders & Donors: Nominate yourself directly to me.

Club Nominations: Please speak to your club about being nominated. Each club may nominate 2 people. It is a requirement that those selected for this workshop conduct a demonstration or presentation at their club meeting to share what they learnt in the workshop.

All nominations close 30 November 2016.

Cheers,
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Dear Club Members

Could you please help me out to make sure Bonsai Week gets published in your Club Newsletters?
Make sure your club is aware that they can nominate up to 2 people for the FREE Tony Tickle all day Workshop.

Thanks for your help.
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

For those who like to get organised nice and early, I have organised for a discounted accommodation rate at Premier Hotel and Apartments.
http://www.premierhotelcbr.com.au/location/



Room Type Occupancy Bedding Config. Nightly Rate $
Queen Room 1-2 pax 1 x Queen Bed $133
Twin Room 1-2 pax 2 x Single Beds $133
Family Room 1-3 pax 1 x single bed & 1 x Queen bed $150
2Bedroom Apartment 1-4 pax 2 x king beds or 4 x single beds $235


Quote Block Code: GB124 to receive your discount. Call on 1800 672 076 from 7am to 11pm 7 days a week.
A credit card is required to secure the reservation and payment will be processed on arrival.
Any reservation cancelled within 30 days of arrival will incur 1 nights’ accommodation fee.
No rooms are held and are subject to availability. This offer is available to book up to 23 February 2017



On another note, nominations for all workshops close 30 November 2016.

So do not delay, get your nomination in early. If your club has not mentioned about the "Club Member's Workshop" get them to send me an email for details.

Cheers
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Just a little reminder.....

Nominations for the Workshops close 30 November 2016.
I am going to announce the winners of workshop positions before Christmas.

Cheers
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Please make sure your local club knows about Bonsai Week 2017.
If you are keen to get yourself into a FREE workshop with Tony Tickle, give your club the details and make sure you get nominated.

Nominations close at the end of this month.

Time is running out.

Cheers
Leigh.