Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Artisans Cup– An Exhibition of American Bonsai

Valavanis Bonsai Blog The inaugural Artisans Cup Exhibition was held at the Portland Art Museum on September 25-27, 2015. The well attended and dramatic show of 72 exhibits featured nearly 100 individual trees, if all the shohin and three point … Continue reading

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Lack of posts

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. We’re right in the middle of the run up to moving house!! Even my trees have had to be packed up ready for a 3 week holiday!   

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A broken bonsai tool

Originally posted on Adam's Art and Bonsai Blog:
Here’s a short post that might help you out, but is really just to make myself look more awesome. Because I am you know, just ask anyone. Unless your name is…

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Wire tree Progress

Wire tree video on YouTube. The two lowest branches are still to do with 21 wires and 56 wires to turn and complete… Then on to pot selection…  

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What’s on Offer – Dragon Boot Sale

Here are some of what’s on offers at the weekends Dragon Carboot and Auction sales:                                                    Chris will be waiting!!  Have fun!!! Photos curtesy of Jeremy and his European Bonsai Forum Post.

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Dragon Bonsai Carboot

Another year has past and the Dragon Bonsai Carboot and Auction is again upon us soon!!!!!  Saturday 5th September 2015 Informal workshop all day Sunday 6th September 2015 Carboot sale from 10am  Auction from 11am  Food and drinks will be … Continue reading

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