W O R L D B O N S A I M A S T E R S

Ryan Neil

Kunio Kobayashi

I N C A N B E R R A

Kunio Kobayashi from Japan, is regarded as one of the best bonsai artists in the world. He is a four time recipient of the prestigious Prime Ministers award and has worked on 16 Kokufu-ten prize winning bonsai. Mr Kobayashi is the founder and owner of Shunkaen Bonsai Museum in Tokyo.

Ryan Neil apprenticed with esteemed Japanese master Masahiko Kimura for six years. On returning to the U.S., Ryan established Bonsai Mirai, where he combines cutting edge horticulture with unparalleled design aesthetics, focusing on material native to American landscapes.

AUGUST

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Masterclass Kunio Kobayashi 9:00am - 4:00pmMax. 8 participants Tickets: $285.00

Morning Observer PassWatch both bonsai masters.

9:00am - 12:00pmTickets: $45.00 Friends: $40.00

Masterclass Ryan Neil9:00am - 4:00pmMax. 8 participants Tickets: $285.00

Afternoon Observer Pass Watch both bonsai masters.

1:00pm - 4:00pmTickets: $45.00 Friends: $40.00

Friday 30 August 2019

Saturday 31 August 2019

Masterclass Kunio Kobayashi 9:00am - 4:00pmMax. 8 participants Tickets: $285.00

Morning Observer Pass Watch both bonsai masters.

9:00am - 12:00pmTickets: $45.00 Friends: $40.00

Masterclass Ryan Neil9:00am - 4:00pmMax. 8 participants Tickets: $285.00

Afternoon Observer Pass Watch both bonsai masters.

1:00pm - 4:00pmTickets: $45.00 Friends: $40.00

Sunday 1 September 2019

Discussion Forum & CritiqueBe captivated and engage with the masters in an intimate setting and hear their remarkable stories. Light refreshments included.

1:00pm - 4:00pmTickets: $55.00 Friends: $49.50

Cocktail Evening and DemonstrationWatch the magic unfold as Kunio Kobayahi and Ryan Neil transform stock trees using their distinctive styles into striking bonsai. Live auction includes trees styled by masters.

6:00pm - 10:00pmTickets: $95.00Friends: $89.50

Book: www.stickytickets.com.au/nationalarboretumcanberraFor more information visit: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

Sponsored by the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia and The Bonsai Trust Fund

East Meets West MasterclassA unique opportunity to work on two trees with two of the world’s best bonsai artists, Kunio Kobayashi and Ryan Neil.

9:00am - 4:00pmMax. 10 participants Tickets: $450.00

Monday 2 September 2019