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Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 6th, 2016, 11:43 am
by ric
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PREMIERE !! the Bonsai Federation of Australia presents NAOKI MAEOKA from Fujikawa Kouka-en Bonsai Nursery in Osaka Japan for a Demonstration and workshops.
Naoki is a highly qualified professional bonsai instructor and artist who is now gaining International recognition. His work only allows him to spend a very short time in Australia
but we are lucky to be able to offer these chances to see his work and meet him. I am attaching the flyer with all the details.
Ric Roberts

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 7th, 2016, 8:01 am
by Reece
I might have to go and buy a pine!

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 7th, 2016, 12:39 pm
by Lane
Bummer, I have a friend visiting from Tasmania that weekend, I am missing Bonsai by the Harbour too this weekend as I am in Dubbo and I'm not even a busy person!

Next one I am there for sure!

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 8th, 2016, 10:12 pm
by ric
Here is a poster for Naoki You may have to lie down to read that

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 9th, 2016, 9:09 pm
by Kigawa
I spent one month at Fujikawa Kouka-en bonsai nursery in Osaka last year. Naoki Maeoka was my main instructor at that time. He is a talented artist and a highly skilled professional, who did the hard yards of formal Japanese bonsai training. He speaks English quite well and he is not afraid to share secrets of the trade. He is a great guy and in my opinion we will be lucky to have him here in Sydney. For more details see my blog post about him http://lomov.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/bo ... aeoka.html.
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Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 9th, 2016, 9:15 pm
by Kigawa
MacGuyver wrote:Bummer, I have a friend visiting from Tasmania that weekend, I am missing Bonsai by the Harbour too this weekend as I am in Dubbo and I'm not even a busy person!

Next one I am there for sure!
Do not despair, there may be other workshops with him during the following week, just stay tuned!

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 10th, 2016, 1:25 pm
by Lane
Kigawa wrote:
MacGuyver wrote:Bummer, I have a friend visiting from Tasmania that weekend, I am missing Bonsai by the Harbour too this weekend as I am in Dubbo and I'm not even a busy person!

Next one I am there for sure!
Do not despair, there may be other workshops with him during the following week, just stay tuned!
So I heard last night too! Cheers for the heads up!

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 10th, 2016, 5:09 pm
by Grant Bowie
Ooohhh.

Grant

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 23rd, 2016, 8:22 pm
by Kigawa
I have a question to anyone out there who is planning to attend any of the workshops with Naoki Maeoka. There would be a few at different locations between the 9th and the 17th of July. Naoki can bring some accessories for bonsai display from Japan. It would be something not bulky like tempai figurines or calligraphy/painting scrolls. Would participants be interested in buying such items? I am not sure about the prices, but please note that quality items from Japan can be a bit pricy. Please express your interest by replying here and I will let Naoki know.

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 26th, 2016, 9:04 am
by ric
Five days left to register for Naoki Maeoka event. A few workshop spots are still available as well as at the Demonstration . Make sure you don't miss this mainstream chance to meet an artist who is recognised in the homeland of Bonsai. :bump:

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 26th, 2016, 8:38 pm
by ric
:imo: I have secured a very good JBP for the demo it was bought from Leong as a bonsai about 13 years ago and has been commercially repotted etc. By him and Thor. Since then was brought to me for evaluation. It has great potential to teach refinement and Naoki is a specialist in this, the likes of which not seen since Yuchi. This will be the Saturday morning demo.
There have been a few more registrations (4) since this morning and I am hoping for more before the end of the week. I think this demo will be something special that will be remembered for a long time (in a good way of course)
Ric

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 27th, 2016, 6:52 pm
by Reece
Can't wait mate....

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Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 29th, 2016, 10:09 am
by literati79
I'm interested in attending this event, have sent a message and also an email...

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Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 29th, 2016, 2:14 pm
by Grant Bowie
I am attending this event and really looking forward to it.

I have been invited to bring along some Japanese Pots, turntables, wire, tools etc and I will also have Raffia which has just arrived as well.

Grant

Re: Special Bonsai visitor from Japan

Posted: June 30th, 2016, 7:43 am
by ric
:bump: A GENTLE REMINDER !!!!
Just a week till Naoki arrives -Due to the need to get catering and such arrangements please make your booking as 1st. July is the day we need to know .