International Artist In Oz For Workshops

[Dom124]

Sounds good to me.....

[Scott Roxburgh]

Sorry Leigh I missed this one...

I actually had a chat to Boon about organising a study group in Aus, he said that he would love to come down under and start using al-u-min-ium wire again, instead of the 'aloooooominum' stuff from the states!

I would definitely be up for it! I think that a regular visiting program (maybe every 6-12 months) would be great for Australia's bonsai scene. Whether that be the same visitor or different each time is the choice I suppose?

I am sure that a number of clubs would be interested in having the visitor come to their club too, so maybe that could help with the costs of flights etc? I am not sure if this is a path that you want to go down though, as politics could be an issue!

I'd be very interested to know your thoughts on who you'd like to come out.

[Pup]

As the upsurge of interest is still there, after reading Scotts post, my belief, is the same Sensei, is better than a different one. With the same tutor the advancement
is much more rewarding.
My reason for this, is one club I belong to has had a visiting tutor from Japan every 2 to 3 years. He has also visited a lot of Victorian clubs. Our club and I have heard that the clubs that have him in Victoria have improved in many ways as to getting the best from the stock or trees that you have and how to choose better, even how to improve the cultivation of moss.

Large bending practices as well as wiring techniques. So I believe a return visit is beneficial.

Cheers Pup

[Kelv]

Sounds great! Count me in!

[Ash]

Hello Leigh,

We have just recently been discussing this same idea here in tropical north Queensland where the group is large enough to warrant a workshop but possible not large enough to pay for international flights all on their own. Contributing to a tour may be the best way to approach it.

Keep me posted
regards
Ashley

[Gerard]

As the upsurge of interest is still there, after reading Scotts post, my belief, is the same Sensei, is better than a different one. With the same tutor the advancement
is much more rewarding.
My reason for this, is one club I belong to has had a visiting tutor from Japan every 2 to 3 years. He has also visited a lot of Victorian clubs. Our club and I have heard that the clubs that have him in Victoria have improved in many ways as to getting the best from the stock or trees that you have and how to choose better, even how to improve the cultivation of moss.

Large bending practices as well as wiring techniques. So I believe a return visit is beneficial.

Cheers Pup

Perhaps we have been spoilt, he understands what we want, we understand him and his influence is obvious in the methods and even the styles of many Victorian enthusiasts.
When we hear people say, "we must get him back to Australia", we know we have found a treasure.
Sadly this does not apply to some who have visited in recent years.
Personally I am very happy to see a new face and seek out another gem to add to the collection.

[Scott Roxburgh]

As the upsurge of interest is still there, after reading Scotts post, my belief, is the same Sensei, is better than a different one. With the same tutor the advancement
is much more rewarding.
My reason for this, is one club I belong to has had a visiting tutor from Japan every 2 to 3 years. He has also visited a lot of Victorian clubs. Our club and I have heard that the clubs that have him in Victoria have improved in many ways as to getting the best from the stock or trees that you have and how to choose better, even how to improve the cultivation of moss.

Large bending practices as well as wiring techniques. So I believe a return visit is beneficial.

Cheers Pup

I also believe that this is the way to go, otherwise specific techniques can get confused and lost. It may also lead to a better pricing structure if we suggest that it may be on a continuing schedule.

I would also be interested in getting specific tutors out for specific techniques/species - Satsuki, JBP, Maples etc...

But hey I'm also open to anyone with good trees sharing their ideas

[Pup]

[When we hear people say, "we must get him back to Australia", we know we have found a treasure.
Sadly this does not apply to some who have visited in recent years.
Personally I am very happy to see a new face and seek out another gem to add to the collection.[/quote]

This I agree with and if the person is then considered a treasure as Gerard says then we should by all means add to the file.
Then bring them back. What I have found with visitors, there expertise is what got them invited.

Then when they start talking down to the captive audience, they then do not get invited back. I remember a quote once from a visitor to our club, he then went on to the East and to NZ. He has written books my wife and I featured in one.

Quote you can have a good teacher, or a good technician, you cannot have both. This person has not been invited back, it is not for want of his trying to get invites.
I am also trying to work out what he was .
So as Gerard says when we get a good one put them into to return visitor box.

Cheers Looking for invites Pup

[Bretts]

Always keen for a workshop Leigh and sounds interesting, just hope I can make it
I like the idea of paying a little more for fewer people and more time. Travel and accommodation are my biggest cost!

Once I get my workshop sorted out I will fit it with a bathroom and bunk beds - enough for everyone - then there will be no accommodation costs!!!!

Hi Leigh I missed this comment. If you are serious that is awesome.
The Tops is great with accommodation included there should be more events like this as many have to travel some distance and it is always great to get away!
I think Boon recently did an event that was like a three day bonsai training camp
Maybe that is what the guys above are talking about

[LLK]

It's a super idea, Leigh. The Bonsai Society of Australia has had foreign demonstrators visiting, beside those who were healiners at the AABC Seminars, and Vic. has had Hirotoshi Saito, but none of all those talented bonsai people made their art and skills available outside the limited sphere for which they were engaged. You'll go down in history as the first person to organise workshops for the whole of Australia. And I am dying to know who you intend to invite!!! (If you are short of ideas, Ive got a whole list myself, of demonstrators I'd like to see here. )

Lisa

[Ash Barns]

Great idea Leigh. I would be interested in some of them visiting Victoria.

[TreeHugger]

Hi all, I've just been watching some of Graham Potter's video's on you tube.....that guys work is amazing!!!!

Has he ever done a workshop in Australia?
Is he likely to do one in the near future?

Lindsey Farr is the reason I fell in love with the beautiful art of bonsai
Graham Potter's work makes me realise how juvenile my bonsai career really is , wish I could live to 150 and be only half as good as either of these guys.

Oh why didn't I start this hobby/lifestyle 25 years ago

One bonus is that my 4 year old son is showing some interest, If only he understood the existence of our short life cycle compared to a tree.