An evening with Mauro Stemberger
The National Arboretum Canberra is inviting bonsai and penjing enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful evening at the Arboretum, to spend a few hours with Italian architect and bonsai artist, Mauro Stemberger, for a talk and demonstration on bonsai art.
National Bonsai and Penjing Collection Curator, Leigh Taafe, said Mauro is an instructor for Bonsai Club International and in 2005 founded the Italian Bonsai Dream, a place for enthusiasts to work with and enjoy bonsai art.
“For the last four years Mauro has been running bonsai demonstrations and workshops for bonsai clubs and associations in Mexico, USA, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Italy, Croatia, England, Austria, France, Portugal, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland and now Australia,”
Mr Taafe said.
“He will be available to chat with guests and will also give his personal comments on a small selection of bonsai from our very own National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. It will be a great opportunity to listen to and learn from one of the world’s premier bonsai experts.
“Those who attend this premier evening event will get to enjoy a spectacular sunset at the Arboretum and after dark they can see both the Village Centre and the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection under lights. This is a spectacular sight, which very few people have to opportunity to witness.”
The event will be held on Friday 12 June 2015 from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Village Centre. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 6207 8484 between 9 am and 4 pm or via email at arboretum@act.gov.au
The event will cost $78.80 per person. Canapés will be served and your first drink will be free on arrival.
More information about Mauro Stemberger can be found at bonsaiempire.com/origin/bonsai-artists/europe/mauro-stemberger
