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BONSAI
SESSION 30: ENRIQUE CASTANO - MYTHS AND TRUTHS SESSION 40: ANDREW SMITH - PHOENIX GRAFT Instructor Spotlight
IN BOTANY FOR BONSAI—This seminar will cover many of the WORKSHOP —It’s not quite an instant bonsai, but the phoenix IN THE
bonsai myths that have been propagated through the years, along with grafting technique allows you to create an ancient looking tree in a pot
an explanation of why they are myths. Enrique will also explain some in a matter of a couple hours. For this workshop, we will be using twisted
of the truths in botany and how to take advantage of this information in juniper and pine driftwood and attaching Black Hills spruce whips to it. Bluegrass
keeping your bonsai healthy. The driftwood will already have the grooves for the trees carved into it
SESSION 31: ED TROUT - DISCUSSION OF SHOHIN STYLE and anchors to hold it into the pot attached. The workshop will focus on Visit Min Hsuan Lo’s blog for more examples of his beautiful trees:
attaching the whips to the driftwood, potting the new tree securely, and
TROPICAL BONSAI—Registrants will collectively style 3-4 different then shaping the branches with wire. Aftercare will be discussed.
tropical specimens (Ficus, Bucida, buttonwood, raintree ) Workshop Material Cost - $100 ABS/BCI SYMPOSIUM http://min-hsuan-lo.ofbonsai.org/
SESSION 32: JOHN THOMPSON - SOIL, FERTILIZING SESSION 41: ENRIQUE CASTANO - WOOD AND BARK—
AND WATERING—This trio of elements will be the subject of the In this session, a demonstration on how to treat, carve and achieve
session. The composition (the what), as well as the interplay of these a natural look on bark will be given. In the discussion, various aspects
three bonsai components, will be explored and discussed. The when, of wood and bark development will be covered, as well as the use
how, and why will allow you to be more successful in the growth, of power and hand tools. Schedule of Events for the Weekend of June 16 – 19, 2011
development, and care of your trees. Components, schedules, and We are pleased to feature the work of Min Hsuan Lo, one of the accom-
rationale of use will be covered. SESSION 42: ED TROUT - SHOHIN TROPICAL BONSAI AT THE FERN VALLEY HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
SESSION 33: MARTIN SCHMALENBERG - HOW TO WORKSHOP—Tropical material makes wonderful shohin bonsai. plished instructors at Bonsai in the Blue Grass. Dr. Lo will be presenting
Each registrant will receive a minimum of 3-4 different species of
DEVELOP A BONSAI DESIGN EYE - INTERMEDIATE AND pre-bonsai tropical trees (Ficus nerifolia, Ficus retusa, Bucida spinosa,
ADVANCED LEVELS—This course is designed to get the participant Chinese elm, Fukien tea, serissa, or Buttonwood) and style these as LOUISVILLE HAS MUCH TO OFFER THURSDAY
to see into the styling process of creating a bonsai. The participant will shohin bonsai. The trees are already in plastic bonsai containers. THOSE COMING FOR THE SYMPOSIUM the history of bonsai in Taiwan, the current state of the art there and
be analyzing the various options from raw material or semi-finished trees, Workshop Material Cost - $95 8 AM to 7 PM—Registration open
and making decisions as the best way to project design direction or In addition to a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, performing 8 AM to 5 PM—Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai its influence abroad. In another session, he will introduce “Lo’s Style,”
corrections for the future development of the tree. In addition to hands-on SESSION 43: JOHN THOMPSON - CONFERS VERSUS arts and scenic parks, points of interest include Churchill Competition and Vendor and Exhibit set up
work with the student’s tree, there will be a continuing “verbal workshop” DECIDUOUS STYLING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES—
to consider the chronological development (sometimes drastic) of the This session is a discussion of the different growth patterns, habits and Downs, the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory and the 8:30 AM to 5 PM—Workshops 1 - 4 which are techniques he has developed for the rapid improvement of
speaker’s own personal bonsai collection. features of various conifer and deciduous species. It will emphasize the Frazier International History Museum. With an international
The course is in two parts to be followed with a bring-your-own tree differences and suggest styling methods and techniques for bringing out airport conveniently located just south of downtown, travel 5 PM to 7 PM—Vendors open
workshop where the principles taught in the class will be applied to the essential elements of the specie for inclusion in our bonsai. Overall 7 PM—Demo by Boon Manakitivipart bonsai. In a workshop setting, he will show participants how to improve
development of a bonsai. Trees may be brought in or purchased from tree shape, branch construction and foliage arrangement will and shipping is easy.
the vendors at the symposium. be discussed.
Participants must register for both morning and afternoon sessions. SESSION 44: MARTIN SCHMALENBERG - HOW TO FRIDAY & SATURDAY the appearance of a raw Shimpaku as they each work on their own tree.
(Session 33 & 44) DEVELOP A BONSAI DESIGN EYE - WORKSHOP - We invite you to be our guests in Louisville in June 2011
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVELS— for BONSAI IN THE BLUEGRASS, an ABS/BCI learning 7:30 to 5 PM—Registration open
SATURDAY PM (1:30 to 4:30) Continuation of morning course. symposium. With 13 instructors, conducting 46 seminars and 8 AM—Vendors and Exhibit open to participants
Participants must register for both morning and afternoon sessions –
SESSION 34: CHIARA PADRINI - STONES IN CHINA—This Sessions 33 and 44. workshops, there certainly are sessions to bring you up to 8 AM—Raffle area open all day
date on a subject or to enhance your bonsai skill.
session covers the significance of rocks in Chinese culture, the alchemy 10 AM—Exhibit and vendors open to public
influence and mineral colors, energy and structure, mountain forms, rocks 8 AM to 11 AM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
and gardens, the connoisseurship of rocks, typology of Chinese stones, SUNDAY AM (8:00 to 11:00) 44 bonsai learning seminars/workshops below left: Premna obtusifolia 82cm
and aesthetic criteria. Participants are encouraged to bring Suiseki to this SESSION 45: RYAN NEIL - FUTURE OF BONSAI IN YOUR SEMINAR HOSTS
class for evaluation and critique. In addition, wood slabs can be brought The Greater Louisville Bonsai Society led by chairman John • Each registrant will attend 4 classes (2 per day) selected during
in for initial design of a daiza. THE US—This will be a moderated discussion on the future of bonsai Callaway, with ABS Chair George Buehler and BCI Chair pre-registration below right: Juniper chinensis 93cm
in the United States. Based on Ryan’s lengthy experience working within
SESSION 35: MIN HSUAN LO - SHIMPAKU REFINEMENT— the Japanese bonsai world, he will hold an interactive seminar to discuss Pauline Muth 11:30 to 1:15 PM: Lunches Friday and Saturday included with bottom left: Celtis sinensis (Hackberry) 60cm
LO styling tools which are used to improve the appearance of raw where the US bonsai hobby is headed. He will present his beliefs on registration
Shimpaku will be discussed. These techniques will be utilized by each both the wrong and right way to develop the US bonsai culture.
student to design his own Shimpaku bonsai. “I was encouraged to not only focus on hands-on work, but to also 4:30 PM – Exhibit Critique – Dr. Lo (Friday); Ryan Neil (Saturday) bottom right: Ficus Microcarpa 82cm
Workshop Material Cost - $45 offer another form of learning. After thinking long and hard about what TO ENTER THE JOSHUA ROTH/ABS NEW 7 PM—Evening programs Dinners Friday and Saturday
SESSION 36: BOON MANAKITIVIPART - SATSUKI I consider to be the most important aspects of bonsai, it dawned on me TALENT CONTEST OR THE JOHN NAKA/ABS included with registration
that my experience for such a lengthy time within the Japanese bonsai
AZALEA—Boon will discuss the yearly schedule of work, when and world and the access to European bonsai world has granted me, a DESIGN AWARD SEE THE WEB SITE AT • Participate in the Raffles and Silent Auctions and enjoy food
how to prune your azalea, and repotting the azalea unique perspective. I thought would make a lot of sense to sit down www.absbonsai.org for details. and socializing with friends.
SESSION 37: BILL VALAVANIS - FOREST STYLE SHOHIN with the participants and organizers of such a significant convention • Friday evening will include a demo by Min Hsuan Lo
BONSAI WORKSHOP—A short demonstration will precede the and really discuss where the U.S. is headed in terms of bonsai. I firmly
workshop where each participant will create a forest style shohin bonsai believe there are a lot of wrong ways to develop a bonsai culture and You may submit bonsai for consideration • Saturday evening will include a select auction along with
using Korean hornbeams. Effective display of shohin bonsai will be a few right ways. Acting as the moderator for the discussion, I would for the exhibit by contacting the exhibit announcements of the winner of the Joshua Roth ABS New Talent
introduced as well. A short demonstration will precede the workshop. like to pose a variety of different ideas and concepts, let people take chairman Earl Ekman at Contest, John Naka Award, plus a preview of the ABS/BCI 2012
Workshop Material Cost - $90 the reins, and perhaps initiate some sort of groundwork (or at least spark symposium in Denver CO
some thought) as to how the upcoming development of the American [email protected] well in advance.
SESSION 38: JIM DOYLE - ELEMENTS OF JAPANESE bonsai world should be handled and dealt with to create a culture that is
GARDENING—Discussion and slides will be used to present the sustainable unlike Europe and Japan.” SUNDAY
plants, rocks, water and ornaments that go into the design of Japanese- FOR MORE INFORMATION
inspired gardens. Bring your plot plans, photographs, questions and SESSION 46: DOUG PHILIPS - TRIDENT WIRE FRAMES— ON THE ABS/BCI SYMPOSIUM 8 AM to Noon—Exhibit and vendors open to all
take advantage of Jim’s 37 years of design and installation experience. Doug will show his unique wire frame method of developing large trident Visit bonsaiinthebluegrass.com. 8:30 to 11:30—Added sessions
maple bonsai in just a few short years. Details of the basic wire frame
SESSION 39: ROB KEMPINSKI - MINI STUDY GROUP— design will be detailed, with examples and demonstrations. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
The study group is perhaps the most expeditious way to learn about THE GREATER LOUISVILLE BONSAI • Session 45—Future of Bonsai in the US – Ryan Neil
bonsai and to improve your collection. In this class we will set up a SOCIETY Visit louisvillebonsai.org • Session 46—Trident Wire Frames – Philips
mini-study group. Rob will introduce the concept of a study group and
how it functions. Then we will form one for this session. Each study group
member will bring his own tree(s) and participate in the critique and work
on the trees. Tools are required.

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