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9th May 2010
On a hot and sunny Sunday, Dragon paid host to a visiting plant and gardening society hoping to gave them an insight into the world of bonsai.
First Gerwyn discussed all aspects acers.
So many questions and enthusium kept Gerwyn busy for well over an one and a half hours.
Colin then ran a basic wiring and styling workshop with a couple of larch whips, giving an opportunity for the guests to try hand at wiring and basic styling.
Again many questions and a huge amount of enthusium as they tried their hand at styling for the first time.
We then held an open disussion on the possible ways forwards with Chris B's larch.
After helping him carry it to the workshop area we were able to look more closely at it. Chris only wanted to have ideas for now and then to do the work at the show we have at the Game fair in June. .
This larch is one of the trees that he he had from a private collection it is in fantastic health and when it was first seen it in the back of his van it took our breath away.
There was a lively debate about the possible ways to go with the tree, most in favour of losing the top 8 to 10 ins and going with the two good lower branches, and some going even further in reducing to the first big branch and forming the tree out of that. I feel the the full hight could be retained with foliage only on the right hand side
Its going to be interesting to see the eventual out come. The tree has good old bark and which ever way Chris go's it will be a very powerful image.
Bob H. continued work on his larch.
The raw yamadori
and today.............
Bob also continued to carve and shape his fine Hawthorn.
Last season the carving started.
and today.....................
We also found time to take a pictures of Gerwyn's Acer.
Once again a great day and great weather,
Thanks to everyone for the effort and input on the day its always a thrill to be part of these Dragon days and I expect there will be many more in the near future. .
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