Each time I prepare to teach a bonsai course or do a demonstration, I go over in my mind the basic structure of the course and try to visualize how it will involve the participants and what I think they will gain from the experience.
I could talk about bonsai for hours and it is so easy to stray from the original topic once people start asking questions or as I get over excited about whatever we may be working on at the time.
I find that as long as I bring myself back to the foundations of the lesson I will usually not end up talking way over time and losing the point of the lesson etc.
Here is an article I wrote on it recently.
GETTING STARTED WITH BONSAI
Getting many beginners started with bonsai has been a truly rewarding experience for me over the last 5 years.
I think it doesn't matter how many books you read or demonstrations you attend, there is nothing like hands on experience and walking away with a tree you have created yourself, and that's what I love seeing in my classes.
Some of the class participants either have, or in a lot of cases HAD a bonsai at some stage, either brought from a nursery or given to them as a gift, and some have absolutely no idea about bonsai and just wish to find out where to start.
No matter what experience level the bonsai enthusiast is at, I find reminding them of the basics is always a great place to start.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE GETTING STARTED WITH BONSAI!
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