Visiting Bonsai Artist
Morning Workshop
Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT) Workshop
Introduction to commonly used tropical bonsai species, including:
Ficus
Bougainvillea
Brazilian Rain Tree
Sea Hibuscus
Schefflera
Other tropical species
Seasonal care and maintenance
Basic styling and development techniques
Species-specific cultivation tips
Introductory Discussion
Design and development recommendations
Answering questions
Individual Guidance
Group discussion
Workshop
Live Demonstration
Styling of a Tropical Bonsai
Educational Overview
Discussion of selected material
Horticultural techniques
Long-term development strategy
Live Demonstration
Design considerations
Styling decisions
Wiring and branch placement
About the Artist
Jason was introduced to bonsai by accident back in 1997, after coming across a bonsai kit in a mall. The idea and the culture interested him. While the kit sadly never amounted to anything, it did inspire him to start learning more about bonsai. Jason scoured all the local libraries for any books he could find on the subject. Unfortunately the internet was not a source yet back then! Jason learned everything he could on his own and began increasing his plant knowledge and learning to care for the trees. Several years later Jason came across someone while working that had bonsai in their yard. They helped him to find and join the Indianapolis Bonsai Club. Jason was able to meet people involved in the art/hobby. This gave him the chance to greatly increase his knowledge and skills. In the years since that encounter, he has been learning everything about bonsai that he could. In 2021, Jason decided that it was time to move his hobby forward. Jason left his job of 20 years to pursue his passion of propagating, raising, styling and selling bonsai for a living. It has been an amazing adventure that continues to grow every day. Jason’s goal for the future is to help those that have an interest to get started into the hobby. Jason remembers how hard it was when he started. It is Jason’s desire to create high quality pre-bonsai and bonsai that are affordable to anyone with the interest.Greater Columbus Arts Council
Thanks to a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, we’re excited to be able to offer these events with the Visiting Bonsai Artist Series. With it, we are able to increase club offerings and events to benefit Greater Columbus and the central Ohio art and horticultural community.
The Visiting Bonsai Artist Series adds a level of professionalism, knowledge, and experience with the art of bonsai that is exceptionally valuable for both experienced members and beginners alike.