Course introduction
The Advanced Bonsai Course 1 is an online tutorial offering unique access to the latest and most advanced Bonsai techniques. Instructor Bjorn Bjorholm guides you through the long-term impact of techniques on a wide variety of tree species. Topics include heavy bending, various grafting techniques, creating deadwood and advanced design principles - for trees in different stages of development.
But this course is not exclusively about advanced techniques. It also takes an unprecedented deep dive look into the philosophy and history of bonsai art, as well as aesthetic considerations that are crucial to improving your Bonsai skills. With almost 6 hours of lectures, this is the most extensive course we've ever created.
- Learn about grafting, heavy bending and creating deadwood
- Study the aesthetic considerations crucial to improving your skills
- Apply techniques correctly for trees in different stages of development
Your instructor
Bjorn Bjorholm
Bonsai professional who studied this living art for over six years in Japan
Class Curriculum
Introduction
1
2:21
Welcome
Philosophy
2
14:38
Bonsai defined
3
10:21
Bonsai as art
Aesthetics & Design
4
2:59
Introduction
5
15:02
Environmental Influences
6
8:58
Cultural Influences
7
37:18
Historical Influences
Techniques - Junipers
9
8:02
Junipers introduced
10
8:53
Scion Grafting
11
13:52
Approach Grafting
13
25:27
Yamadori Initial Design/Bone Structure
Techniques - Pines
14
6:41
Pines introduced
15
15:27
Scion Grafting
16
23:44
Yamadori Initial Design/Heavy Bending
17
18:43
Exhibition/Detail Wiring
Techniques - Opposite leaf patterns
18
1:13
Maples introduced
19
7:50
Thread Grafting Maples
20
10:52
Refining developed maples
21
15:44
Silhouette Refinement
Techniques - Alternate leaf patterns
22
0:51
Alternate leaf pattern species introduced
23
6:01
Scion Grafting Apricots
24
10:54
Nebari Development
25
8:23
Closing large wounds
Conclusion
26
1:47
Conclusion
27
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