2023 OPEN HOUSE
March 11 – 9:00-17:00
March 12 – 10:00-16:00
We would like to invite you to the 23rd edition of our annual Open House. The new bonsai season starts again and we hope to inspire and make you enthusiastic about bonsai during our Open House.
In the Hoka-en Bonsai Studio we will have an exclusive exhibition with special bonsai from private collections. On Saturday there will be a Q&A session with Peter Chan and on Sunday a demonstration by Jan Culek. There will also be a market with bonsai related items as well as arts and crafts. You can also enjoy delicious Japanese food and delicacies.
We welcome everyone with an interest in bonsai!
Entrance is free
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Saturday March 11 program:
– Bonsai exhibition and market all day
– 12:00 Q&A session with Peter Chan – Herons Bonsai
We are delighted to inform you that Peter Chan of Herons Bonsai (UK) will be our special guest at our Open House on Saturday, March 11.
Peter Chan’s passion is bonsai and he not only has a beautiful garden and bonsai nursery in the UK, he is also a bonsai artist, educator and author. People from around the world have learned and been inspired by his easy-to-follow YouTube videos . ( @HeronsBonsaiUK )
On Saturday, March 11 starting from 12:00, Peter will have a Q & A session. People are welcome to bring their own bonsai and ask Peter for advice on their tree. If you would like to bring your bonsai, please send an email to info@hoka-en.nl with the header “Peter Chan Q&A”
This is a fantastic opportunity to get personal expert advice as well as to learn more about bonsai.
We are excited to welcome Peter to the Netherlands and to our Open House!
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Sunday March 12 program:
– Bonsai exhibition and market all day
– 12:00 Bonsai demonstration by Jan Culek
We are delighted to announce that Jan Culek (CZ) will join our Open House with a bonsai demonstration on Sunday March 12.
Jan is has known for his creative bonsai techniques and masterful bonsai designs that often involve rock formations. His works exemplify his deep theroretical knowledge on bonsai as well as incorporating his artistic philosopy.
We are looking forward to learning from Jan Culek and to see him transformation a tree into a piece of art.
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Location:
Hugo de Vriesweg 1
3481 JA Harmelen (NL)