Thursday, All Day 8 - 11am & 2 -5pm  
   
Kathy Shaner  
Judging - The Art of Understanding Bonsai Progression
This class/seminar will give you guidelines to aid you in your travels along the path of experiencing the "aging" of Bonsai.  Aging can be developed in a relatively short time.  Understanding what it is and how to accomplish it can be a giant step for most people.

We will also touch on the art of presentation.  What can be done to a Bonsai to help the viewer enjoy and experience the pleasure you receive from your composition.

Why did I use the dreaded word - Judging ?

Every individual needs a criteria to compare (yes judge) his or her own tree against.  To know why one tree is better than another is a very important tool in developing an eye.

It is the intention of this seminar to raise your awareness and it is my goal to develop a series of seminars and workshops that are regional.... This is just the beginning.

   
Saturday  8 - 11am  
   
Mel Ikeda  

This seminar is geared toward the newer bonsai enthusiast or as a good refresher about the traditional styles of tree. The Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanting, Cascade and Semi-cascade will be shown and discussed in detail. An explanation of what makes a tree good and what makes a tree great.