Hector "Mulato" Melendez take your bonsai skills to the next level with this Advanced Bonsai Course.
This is a great course when you know the basics of bonsai, but still want to learn more, to get to the next level.
In this course you will learn advanced techniques including advanced wiring, creating and maintaining deadwood, redesign bonsai, advanced cultivating techniques, planting over rock, prepare bonsais for exhibitions, and much more.
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Hector "Mulato" Melendez take your bonsai skills to the next level with this Advanced Bonsai Course.
This is a great course when you know the basics of bonsai, but still want to learn more, to get to the next level.
In this course you will learn advanced techniques including advanced wiring, creating and maintaining deadwood, redesign bonsai, advanced cultivating techniques, planting over rock, prepare bonsais for exhibitions, and much more.
Hector "Mulato" Melendez take your bonsai skills to the next level with this Advanced Bonsai Course.
This is a great course when you know the basics of bonsai, but still want to learn more, to get to the next level.
In this course you will learn advanced techniques including advanced wiring, creating and maintaining deadwood, redesign bonsai, advanced cultivating techniques, planting over rock, prepare bonsais for exhibitions, and much more.
The lectures in this course contain step by step instructions, detailed videos and explained images, that will guide students and help them learn advanced techniques very fast.
The majority of the lectures in this course are for the students to practice, and the tools needed are listed at the beginning of each lecture.
After completing this course the student will have a better understanding of advanced bonsai techniques, converting students in better bonsai artists as they will start making better bonsais.
The students will get better as they start to practice the content of this course.
In other words, this course will help students get to the next level as bonsai artists.
If you want to become a better bonsai artist and get better at this art, then this course is for you.
Important:
For you to have a better understanding of this course, we suggest you take the "Basic Bonsai Course", which has the basic and intermediate content.
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Learning objectives
- Students will learn to use advanced techniques to get to the next level as a bonsai artist
- Students will have great understanding of types of deadwood in bonsai, and will learn how to create it and maintain it
- Students will learn how to prepare their bonsais for exhibitions or for photo contests
- Students will learn different types of rock planting
- Students will learn advanced wiring techniques
- Students will become better bonsai artists after completing this course
- Students will learn to use advanced techniques to get to the next level as a bonsai artist
- Students will have great understanding of types of deadwood in bonsai, and will learn how to create it and maintain it
- Students will learn how to prepare their bonsais for exhibitions or for photo contests
- Students will learn different types of rock planting
- Students will learn advanced wiring techniques
- Students will become better bonsai artists after completing this course
Syllabus
Introduction
Redesign Bonsai
Why to Redesign Bonsai?
Redesign Demonstration
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Activities
Review 'Bonsai Techniques II' by John Yoshio Naka
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Reviewing this book will enhance your understanding of advanced bonsai techniques, which will complement the course materials well.
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Practice Wiring Techniques
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Enhance your precision and dexterity in wiring bonsai by practicing various methods.
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Wiring
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Review the provided tutorial on advanced wiring techniques
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Select a suitable bonsai specimen for practice
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Apply different wire gauges and techniques to create desired shapes and angles
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Evaluate your results and adjust your technique as needed
Watch video tutorials on specialized bonsai wiring techniques
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These tutorials will provide a deeper dive into specialized wiring techniques, which will be particularly useful for developing your bonsai-wiring skills.
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Search for video tutorials on specialized wiring techniques for bonsai.
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Watch the tutorials and take notes on the techniques demonstrated.
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If possible, practice the techniques on some of your own bonsai trees.
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Plan and Plant a Bonsai on Rock
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Challenge your skills by designing and planting a bonsai on rock, creating a unique and visually striking composition.
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Select a suitable rock and bonsai specimen
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Plan the layout and design of your rock planting
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Secure the bonsai to the rock using appropriate techniques
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Care for and maintain your rock-planted bonsai
Master Bonsai Photography Techniques
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Capture the beauty of your bonsai creations by honing your photography skills and learning techniques for stunning compositions.
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Review the basics of photography and composition
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Practice taking photos of bonsai from different angles and perspectives
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Experiment with lighting and backgrounds to enhance your images
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Edit and post-process your photos to showcase your bonsai's finest qualities
Join a bonsai discussion group or forum and participate in discussions related to advanced bonsai techniques
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Engaging in discussions with other bonsai enthusiasts will provide you with valuable insights, feedback, and opportunities to learn from others.
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Join a bonsai discussion group or forum.
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Introduce yourself and share your level of experience in bonsai.
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Participate in discussions related to advanced bonsai techniques.
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Share your own experiences and insights, and ask questions to learn from others.
Review 'Bonsai Techniques II' by John Yoshio Naka
Show steps
Reviewing this book will enhance your understanding of advanced bonsai techniques, which will complement the course materials well.
Show steps
Practice Wiring Techniques
Show steps
Enhance your precision and dexterity in wiring bonsai by practicing various methods.
Browse courses on
Wiring
Show steps
- Review the provided tutorial on advanced wiring techniques
- Select a suitable bonsai specimen for practice
- Apply different wire gauges and techniques to create desired shapes and angles
- Evaluate your results and adjust your technique as needed
Watch video tutorials on specialized bonsai wiring techniques
Show steps
These tutorials will provide a deeper dive into specialized wiring techniques, which will be particularly useful for developing your bonsai-wiring skills.
Show steps
- Search for video tutorials on specialized wiring techniques for bonsai.
- Watch the tutorials and take notes on the techniques demonstrated.
- If possible, practice the techniques on some of your own bonsai trees.
Plan and Plant a Bonsai on Rock
Show steps
Challenge your skills by designing and planting a bonsai on rock, creating a unique and visually striking composition.
Show steps
- Select a suitable rock and bonsai specimen
- Plan the layout and design of your rock planting
- Secure the bonsai to the rock using appropriate techniques
- Care for and maintain your rock-planted bonsai
Master Bonsai Photography Techniques
Show steps
Capture the beauty of your bonsai creations by honing your photography skills and learning techniques for stunning compositions.
Show steps
- Review the basics of photography and composition
- Practice taking photos of bonsai from different angles and perspectives
- Experiment with lighting and backgrounds to enhance your images
- Edit and post-process your photos to showcase your bonsai's finest qualities
Join a bonsai discussion group or forum and participate in discussions related to advanced bonsai techniques
Show steps
Engaging in discussions with other bonsai enthusiasts will provide you with valuable insights, feedback, and opportunities to learn from others.
Show steps
- Join a bonsai discussion group or forum.
- Introduce yourself and share your level of experience in bonsai.
- Participate in discussions related to advanced bonsai techniques.
- Share your own experiences and insights, and ask questions to learn from others.
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