Workshops led by renowned bonsai artists and experts offer participants hands-on instruction using materials supplied by the convention. Participants get to keep the items they work on during the workshop. Only one seat can be served per payment.
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Jesus Brito – Friday, May 22 – 9am to 12:30pm
Sea Hibiscus is a tropical coastal species prized for its glossy heart‑shaped leaves, twisting trunk, and yellow‑to‑orange flowers that change color through the day. In Shohin form, it offers dramatic movement and texture in a compact size, ideal for expressive tropical bonsai displays
Purchasing can start when inventory opens on April 15th
Sergio Cuan – Friday May 22, 1:30pm – 5pm
Ilex is a compact, evergreen species ideal for small‑scale bonsai. Its fine branching, tiny leaves, and dense growth habit make it perfect for refined pad structure and miniature silhouette work. It backbuds readily and tolerates heavy pruning, allowing precise shaping and long‑term refinement.
Sergio Cuan – Saturday May 23 – 9am – 12:30pm
Shohin Olive is a classic Mediterranean bonsai species known for its ancient‑looking bark, small leathery leaves, and ability to develop powerful character even at small sizes. It backbuds well on old wood, tolerates heavy pruning, and produces refined ramification with consistent training. Excellent for expressive, long‑lived Shohin compositions.
Purchasing can start when inventory opens on April 15th
Jesus Brito – May 23 Saturday – 1:30pm – 5pm
Willow‑Leaf Ficus is one of the most responsive and rewarding tropical species for small‑scale bonsai. Its naturally narrow leaves, fast growth, and strong backbudding make it ideal for tight ramification and refined Shohin silhouettes. It tolerates heavy pruning, wiring, and shaping, making it excellent for both beginners and advanced tropical stylists.
Purchasing can start when inventory opens on April 15th
Sergio Cuan – May 24 Sunday – 9am – 12:30pm
Cedar Elm is one of the most reliable North American species for small‑scale bonsai. It backbuds aggressively, develops fine ramification, and naturally produces small leaves that reduce even further under training. Its rugged bark and strong taper give Shohin compositions an aged, expressive character in a compact size.
Purchasing can start when inventory opens on April 15th
Jesus Brito – May 24 Sunday – 1:30pm – 5:30pm
The jabuticaba tree is a prized tropical bonsai species known for its smooth, mottled bark, fine branching, and ability to flower and fruit directly on the trunk (cauliflory). Even at Shohin size, it develops elegant movement and refined ramification. Its unique bark texture and miniature grape‑like fruit make it a standout specimen in small‑scale tropical displays, or equally impressive in larger compositions.
Purchasing can start when inventory opens on April 15th