Vendors Evening and the District Styling Competition

Join us Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the Vendors Appreciation Evening where you can shop and enjoy beverages from a no-host bar. During this time, the District Competition will begin when teams from each District of GSBF will work on similar tree stock to showcase their talents and abilities. This is an annual event which requires district teams to compete against each other for the prestige of being the best in the state for 2010. District Competition trees will be sold at auction during the Convention.

Critiques

Critiques are held in the Exhibit area, where the doors are closed for an hour and attendees gain insights into the exhibit trees from the point of view of the critique leader. Listen as the leader points out the best aspects of the trees as presented and suggests ideas for improvement. All critiques require registration and a fee to attend.

Listen and Learn

On Friday, Ryan Neil will discuss his training as an apprentice in Bonsai under Masahiko Kimura of Omiya, Japan while attendees enjoy a tasty lunch. Only ticket holders will be allowed into this event.

Panel Discussion

Join Michael Hagedorn, Ryan Neil, and Peter Warren for a Panel Discussion on aspects of bonsai during lunch on Saturday. Only participants who have a lunch ticket will be allowed to attend this event.

Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibit

Selected by jury, a world class Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibit is being assembled from the finest trees and stones in California. The exhibit will have items chosen for their quality and beauty, leaving the viewer in awe. The Bonsai and the Suiseki Exhibits have been assembled from a variety of collections with attention to the nuance and subtlety of the arts.