Walter_Pall

since workshops were mentioned several times here is my concept of workshops:

Every workshop begins with a thorough tree critique of all trees. This is interesting not only to the owner of the tree, but also to the other workhsop participants and possible to a silent observing public. This can take an hour or more. Then people should work on their tree
themselves. I do not touch people's trees normally, I do not make the decisions for them, I give them several options, I do not style the tree for them. I inspire people to do what they really can do for themselves. I want people to walk away with the strong feeling that they have done it themselves and they can do it again.If you want people to have a good tree in the end which the master has really styled, then take another artist. If you want people to really learn something in a workshop, you can take me.

The maximum number of participants varies:
5 or 6 beginners. They must have a basic understanding of bonsai and they must have had some introductory courses.
8 intermediate
10 advanced to very advanced


The material used is totally up to the organizers. I work with anything.It is a good idea to provide material which is challenging for the level of the participants. It is not a good idea to bring a tree which the owner knows exactly what to do with. It is perfectly OK to bring several trees to choose from. 'Impossible' trees are OK. Often they are possible, sometimes not; bring an extra one for this case.

Silent observers are welcome if the workshop participants agre


best regards
Walter Pall