Suzuki Masterclass - Bonsai Empire

RATING

LEVEL

Advanced

TOTAL TIME

4 hour

ACCESS

$ 59.99

In this Masterclass your two teachers, Shinji Suzuki and Luis Vallejo, teach Japanese aesthetics, Displaying Bonsai and Suiseki, and most importantly, Bonsai garden design.

Course introduction

We couldn't be more proud to offer you this Masterclass with the world-renowned Bonsai master Shinji Suzuki, and the famous landscape architect Luis Vallejo! In this online course we dive deep in the Japanese aesthetics that are fundamental for concepts like Bonsai display and Garden design.

In this Masterclass we explore the Bonsai garden of Shinji Suzuki in Japan, where he walks us through the Japanese aesthetic concepts that he applied when designing his world famous Bonsai museum. He also builds Bonsai and Suiseki displays, explaining the combinations of various display items. Luis Vallejo then adds a theoretical framework needed to design your own garden, based on Japanese aesthetics but applying locally sourced materials. He also guides us through an in-depth garden design case study. This Masterclass is different from our other courses, with less emphasis on techniques and more focus on aesthetics and design - it offers crucial knowledge to elevate your Bonsai practice.

Learn how to design your Bonsai garden
Understand how to apply Japanese aesthetics
Increase your knowledge of Bonsai display

Your instructors

Shinji Suzuki

One of Japan’s premier creative award winning bonsai artists

Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo is an internationally recognised landscape architect located in Madrid

Class Curriculum

Introduction

1

02:09

Welcome

Bonsai garden aesthetics

2

18:06

Designing a Bonsai garden

3

14:41

Entrance & Garden elements

4

13:44

Displaying Bonsai

5

9:46

Shohin stands

Bonsai garden design

6

25:38

Garden design principles

7

10:13

Choosing materials

8

23:42

Selecting plants and materials

9

10:00

Bonsai display in the garden

10

10:34

The Bonsai Museum design

11

40:07

Case study of a Bonsai garden

Displaying and Aesthetics

12

6:27

Bonsai display

13

10:04

Suiseki display

Conclusion

14

8:54

Suzuki’s Bonsai garden

15

13:34

Vallejo's Bonsai Museum

16

2:09

Concluding remarks

17

C

Certificate

A prime resource for deepening your engagement and understanding of Bonsai.

Bonsai Focus Magazine

Very high production values and detailed content make a pleasure to watch and understand.

Yamadori blog Blog

Teaches a new generation of bonsai enthusiasts.

Bonsai Clubs International Magazine

Provides a well-rounded, in-depth look at bonsai art and design.

American Bonsai Society Magazine

A very useful tool for bonsai enthusiasts, it's excellent series that is second only to a live teacher.

Crataegus Blog

Exceptional and very comprehensive.

Esprit Bonsai Magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I get by taking this course?

After completing this course you'll know all about the aesthetic and practical considerations in creating a Bonsai garden. In this course, mr. Suzuki explains how his world-famous garden was meticulously designed, based on Japanese aesthetics. He also discusses practical aspects of making a Bonsai garden, like choosing materials, designing benches for your Bonsai, and selecting garden elements. Mr. Vallejo adds a theoretical as wel as practical element to the masterclass, and walks us through an extensive case study in designing a brand new Bonsai garden. The Masterclass also includes a section on Display.

How will I be able to access the learning material?

After enrolling in the course, you will always have unlimited online access to all the lectures and to the learning materials, on any computer, tablet or mobile device you own. It is a completely self-paced online course. English subtitles are available on all lectures. We accept Credit cards and PayPal.

Are there any pre-requirements?

This course is aimed at advanced students, who are looking to increase their knowledge of Japanese aesthetics and design. If you are looking for a course on Bonsai aesthetics at intermediate level, consider enrolling in the Bonsai Fundamentals Course (with Michael Hagedorn) as well.

Can I purchase the course as gift?

Absolutely! We sell gift vouchers in a beautiful design, ready to print or forward to your friend or relative! Click here to purchase.

Enroll now US$ 79.99

Lifetime access to all 16 lectures