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Workshop: Deciduous Bonsai

  • The Jagged Spruce Bonsai Colorado Springs, CO (map)

Andrew Robson of Rakuyo Bonsai will be joining us for an exclusive, hands-on workshop this May (exact date to be announced). This is a rare opportunity to study with a highly respected bonsai professional known for his refined technique, deep horticultural knowledge, and thoughtful approach to tree development. Participation is limited to just 8 people, ensuring personal guidance and meaningful time working directly with Andrew. The cost is $150 per person. Attendees are encouraged to bring one to three trees suitable for refinement; please note that very young material without established branching is not appropriate for this workshop. To help participants come prepared, quality trees will be available for purchase. Space is extremely limited, and demand is expected to be high—early signup is strongly recommended. Location: The Jagged Spruce Bonsai nursery in Colorado Springs. You must bring all your tools, wire, and snacks. Tables, chairs, and turntables will be provided.

Andrew Robson is an award winning deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3-year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn, after graduating from Yale University. Andrew also studied shohin bonsai display with Daisaku Nomoto, an award-winning Japanese shohin master and judge at Gafu-ten, Japan's premier Shōhin Bonsai exhibition. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland, the largest bonsai club in the United States. He regularly exhibits work at the Portland Japanese Garden and lectures at the garden's Japanese Arts Learning Center. Andrew is a host of the Bonsai Wire Podcast and regularly creates new episodes with the other hosts and prominent figures in the bonsai community. Andrew resides at his deciduous garden RAKUYO-en with his golden retriever Bailey, where he teaches and shares the art of deciduous bonsai.

Bonai Artist Andrew Robson working with a deciduous tree.
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