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The Intensive Series

Bonsai intensives are a series of 9 three-day courses offered throughout the year. These courses include:

  • Winter I, II, III
  • Spring I, II, III
  • Fall I, II, III

Together, these courses comprise a 27 day training program that provides students with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary bonsai technique as it is commonly practiced in Japan.

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Students may begin taking intensives in any season and may complete the courses in any order they choose. Students begin each season at level I and progress to the next level upon the successful completion of each intensive.

The one exception to this progression is the Winter III intensive, "Exhibit Preparation." This intensive is scheduled for the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday leading into Bay Island Bonsai's annual show, An Exhibit of Fine Bonsai. Students must complete Winter I and Winter II before attending the Winter III intensive, but the Winter III intensive may be repeated as often as desired.

Except for the Winter III intensive, students may complete any level course at any time. This way students of all abilities can sign up for any session. By limiting the intensive to 6 students, Boon can accommodate students at different levels and ensure that each student receives individual attention and works at an appropriate level.

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Advanced student Mike Hagedorn before leaving for Japan.

> The Intensive Series
> Course Descriptions
> What to Bring
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> Upcoming dates / Registration
> A Student's Report, by Michael Hagedorn

   

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