35th OPEN
HOUSE1973-2008
35th OPEN
HOUSE
May 9-10, 2008 - Guest Artist -
MARCO INVERNIZZI
Nature's Way is planning a very special OPEN HOUSE on May 10, 2008 from 9am -6pm.
Celebrating our 35th year!
Featuring our guest artist, MARCO INVERNIZZI, we will be hosting material specific workshops on Friday, May 9, from 9am-12 and from 1-4pm.
Marco will also do an informal presentation from 7-9pm on Friday.
Come as you are ... leave
different.
Come for an hour or come for the
day. We provide refreshments, a comfortable atmosphere to expand your
horizons, and an exciting schedule of programs with our special guest
artists. Enjoy the gardens and bonsai in their fall display, and help
us celebrate our 35th Anniversary. We look forward to seeing you
here.
columns, granite statuary, tools, books, supplies
Sale begins May 9 thru May 17
:: SPECIAL GUEST - Marco Invernizzi ::
Marco is one of the superstars of European Bonsai world, whose skill and artistry have impressed all who have seen him work. Marco's initial bonsai training was with Salvatore Liporace, well known Italian artist, followed by a 3-year apprenticeship with the renowned bonsai artist, Kimura , in Japan. Marco is now a full-time bonsai artist, travelling throughout the world conducting lectures and demonstrations. His trees have won numerous awards in Europe, and he has authored his first book, Life in Japan, as well as many articles for European bonsai magazines - his work has also been featured in most US bonsai magazines.
Marco is a very dynamic person, whose enthusiasm and humor have endeared audiences wherever he has appeared. His artistry with bonsai has made him an artist very much in demand throughout the bonsai world.
:: ALSO
FEATURING::
JIM DOYLE
Jim has a background in horticulture, but what he shares most readily as a teacher is his enthusiasm. Seeing the same world with new eyes, we invite people who share in depth information on all angles of our environment: plants, animals, birds, insects, rocks. We learn something new every day.
:: EXTRA BONUS ::
Todd Frey of Gessha Japanese Teahouse in York, PA, will bring Sachiko-san to assist in his presentation of the Japanese tea ceremony. Todd has studied for many years with a master in Japan. You will come away with a greater understanding of the detail and the aesthetics of green tea.
Fu Li Zhou of Sesame Inn, Harrisburg,
will be on hand to teach sushi rolling techniques. Best yet?...you
get to eat your creation.
:: GUEST VENDORS ::
Ross Adams, Nitju Pottery, - bonsai pots from PA
Ed Clarke - Japanese and Chinese swords
Yenchin Huang, Osiga - large pots, scrolls
THE 7th ANNUAL DOYLE
CUP
In five years, we have given away over $2500 in prize money. We are committed to pushing ourselves and you, in the spirit of friendly competition, to elevate the quality of our bonsai. We invite bonsai enthusiasts of every persuasion and degree to bring up to two trees to display. A stand and an accent plant would complete your display (hint, hint). For those of you who take advantage of this opportunity, Suthin will conduct a critique of the trees with all the participants on Saturday. This will be a valuable learning experience for you who have been doing bonsai for one year or many years. We will accept trees for registration, 9am-9pm on Friday, or by noon on Saturday.
As an added incentive, cash awards for store credit will be presented along with the 'Doyle Cup'. The categories are:
Best of Show ------------------ $200.00
Honor to Mention----------- $75.00
Best Deciduous Tree ------- $75.00
Best Shohin ------------------- $75.00
Novice - Best of Show ----
$100.00
THE SCHEDULE
9:30 .... Marco Invernizzi I - Bonsai Demo
11:30 ...... Jim Doyle - Bonsai Demonstration
1:00 ..... "Roll Your Own" Sushi with Li
1:15 ..... Marco Invernizzi II- Critique of Exhibit (Limited to participants only)
2:30 .......Todd Frey - Tea Ceremony
3:30 ..... Marco Invernizzi III - Bonsai Demo
5:30 ..... Presentation of Awards - The 'Doyle Cup'
Please let us know if you would
like to receive these notices by email.
natureswaybonsai@comcast.net
- Subject: Email list
Workshop
information - Friday May 9
Dwarf Hinoki Design &
Development Workshop
Join Marco in the study of dwarf hinoki cypress originally from
Japan. The trees are already established in bonsai pots, ready for
styling.
9am-12 noon $95.00
Japanese Red Pine Styling
Workshop
Marco will be teaching styling techniques on these 1" cal
specimens. The trees have great movement, and are established in mica
pots...a rare offering.
1-4pm $275.00
Both Workshop Sessions $350.00
Observers $25.00
Friday Nite Live will be an informal, stimulating , entertaining discussion with Marco the Magnificent..
7-9pm free
Class size limited .
Please call 717-545-4555
or email
natureswaybonsai@comcast.net to sign up
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