Course introduction
Grab the unique opportunity to learn from the world-renowned master, Masahiko Kimura - who became famous for his techniques of drastically transforming Bonsai. In this Masterclass, filmed in his workshop near Tokyo, Mr. Kimura generously shares his technical know-how, amassed in a lifetime of experimenting with new techniques and tools.
A few of the topics covered in this Masterclass include handling a variety of powertools to shape Jin and Shari, and making extreme bends in old, thick branches by separating the live vein. Mr. Kimura also provides a detailed class all about wiring, and he demonstrates working with newly grafted foliage to completely transform a Juniper.
- Learn about Deadwood design using Powertools
- Understand how to make extreme bends
- Study the complete redesign of Bonsai
Your instructor
Masahiko Kimura
World-renowned Bonsai master, also known as, "the Magician."
Class Curriculum
Introduction
1
2:56
Welcome
Taxus Techniques
2
2:05
Introduction
4
15:27
Power tools and adding details
5
7:54
Preserving the Deadwood
6
29:23
Extreme bending and Wiring
7
20:25
Apex design and Conclusion
Juniper Techniques
8
17:39
Introduction and Grafting
9
22:08
Protecting the grafts
11
27:19
Wiring masterclass
12
14:57
Pruning and Setting branches
13
8:12
Concluding remarks
Conclusion
14
4:55
The secluded backyard
15
2:17
Concluding remarks
16
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Certificate
