Updates:
1) We have slightly changed he name to 'American Shohin Bonsai Society' for 2 reason: Many pointed out that the acronym 'AASS' was a bit unfortunate :-( and, secondly,the japanese word 'shohin' is an adjective and should describe the noun 'bonsai' when used.
2) The workshops in Sept with Tomohiro Masumi are 98% full!
3) We are in the process of designing and ordering ASBS pins (Christine Schmallenberg has designed our logo and pins) for all you 'pinophiles' ;-)
4) We are also in the process of registering a website - I do not know at this point how the actual website development is progressing. Our current email is:
americanshohin@msn.com
5) Rob King (the ASBS founder) and myself are off to Japan on Aug 10 to start a part time apprenticeship with shohin bonsai master, Nobuichi Urushibata. This will require annual visits and study at his nursery for a number of years. We are very excited that he has accepted us! You can read an interview with Mr. Urushibata at:
http://216.65.36.71/subscriber/profile102a.htm
peace in bonsai,
John Romano