New Face of Bonsai

The “New Faces” bonsai will shape the art for years to come.

Come experience their visions as they demonstrate their mastery and discuss the future of bonsai.

Convention Highlights

  • Demonstrations &Workshops
    by the headliners!
  • Bazaar area with sales of great bonsai materials!
  • A continuing seminar with
    Kathy Shaner!
  • Bonsai auction and benefit drawings!

The Exhibit

Enjoy our extensive Bonsai Exhibit, a juried selection of the best trees that can be found in California.

Benefit Drawing Donation Form

We all love to take part in the benefit drawings at Conventions. Those depend upon donations from attendees like you. Use this form when you are making your donations at the Convention so we can keep track of your generosity.≠

In the Heart of Silicon Valley

The convention will be held at the Santa Clara Marriott, next to the Great America amusement park. Just off Highway 101, this central location near the San Jose and San Francisco airports is very accessible to all travelers.

Learn From The Best

Workshops will be available throughout the convention, led by experts in their craft, with the best material possible.

Harry Hirao
Kats Kinoshita
Mel Ikeda
Bob Shimon
Greg McDonald
Peter Tea
Boon Manakitivipart
Ted Matson
Gordon Deeg
Jim Gremel
Valerie Monroe

Plus...your favorite convention activities including the district styling contest, benefit drawing, specialty auction and all the fun and socializing that we're legally allowed to provide!

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