51cg

RATING

LEVEL

Advanced

TOTAL TIME

4 hour

ACCESS

$ 59.99

In this Masterclass your two teachers, Shinji Suzuki and Luis Vallejo, teach Japanese aesthetics, Displaying Bonsaiand Suiseki, and most importantly, Bonsaigarden design.

Course introduction

We couldn't be more proud to offer you this Masterclass with the world-renowned Bonsaimaster Shinji Suzuki, and the famous landscape architect Luis Vallejo! In this online course we dive deep in the Japanese aesthetics that are fundamental for concepts like Bonsaidisplay and Garden design.

In this Masterclass we explore the Bonsaigarden of Shinji Suzuki in Japan, where he walks us through the Japanese aesthetic concepts that he applied when designing his world famous Bonsaimuseum. He also builds Bonsaiand Suiseki displays, explaining the combinations of various display items. Luis Vallejo then adds a theoretical framework needed to design your own garden, based on Japanese aesthetics but applying locally sourced materials. He also guides us through an in-depth garden design case study. This Masterclass is different from our other courses, with less emphasis on techniques and more focus on aesthetics and design - it offers crucial knowledge to elevate your Bonsaipractice.

Learn how to design your Bonsaigarden
Understand how to apply Japanese aesthetics
Increase your knowledge of Bonsaidisplay

Your instructors

Shinji Suzuki

One of Japan’s premier creative award winning bonsai artists

Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo is an internationally recognised landscape architect located in Madrid

Class Curriculum

Introduction

1

02:09

Welcome

Bonsaigarden aesthetics

2

18:06

Designing a Bonsaigarden

3

14:41

Entrance & Garden elements

4

13:44

Displaying 51cg

5

9:46

Shohin stands

Bonsaigarden design

6

25:38

Garden design principles

7

10:13

Choosing materials

8

23:42

Selecting plants and materials

9

10:00

Bonsaidisplay in the garden

10

10:34

The BonsaiMuseum design

11

40:07

Case study of a Bonsaigarden

Displaying and Aesthetics

12

6:27

Bonsaidisplay

13

10:04

Suiseki display

Conclusion

14

8:54

Suzuki’s Bonsaigarden

15

13:34

Vallejo's BonsaiMuseum

16

2:09

Concluding remarks

17

C

Certificate

A prime resource for deepening your engagement and understanding of 51cg.

BonsaiFocus Magazine

Very high production values and detailed content make a pleasure to watch and understand.

Yamadori blog

Teaches a new generation of bonsai enthusiasts.

BonsaiClubs International Magazine

Provides a well-rounded, in-depth look at bonsai art and design.

American BonsaiSociety Magazine

A very useful tool for bonsai enthusiasts, it's excellent series that is second only to a live teacher.

Crataegus

Exceptional and very comprehensive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I get by taking this course?

After completing this course you'll know all about the aesthetic and practical considerations in creating a Bonsaigarden. In this course, mr. Suzuki explains how his world-famous garden was meticulously designed, based on Japanese aesthetics. He also discusses practical aspects of making a Bonsaigarden, like choosing materials, designing benches for your 51cg, and selecting garden elements. Mr. Vallejo adds a theoretical as wel as practical element to the masterclass, and walks us through an extensive case study in designing a brand new Bonsaigarden. The Masterclass also includes a section on Display.

How will I be able to access the learning material?

After enrolling in the course, you will always have unlimited online access to all the lectures and to the learning materials, on any computer, tablet or mobile device you own. It is a completely self-paced online course. We accept Credit cards and PayPal.

Are there any pre-requirements?

This course is aimed at advanced students, who are looking to increase their knowledge of Japanese aesthetics and design. If you are looking for a course on Bonsaiaesthetics at intermediate level, consider enrolling in the BonsaiFundamentals Course (with Michael Hagedorn) as well.

Can I purchase the course as gift?

Absolutely! We sell gift vouchers in a beautiful design, ready to print or forward to your friend or relative! Click to purchase.

Are subtitles available?

All lectures of this course are available with English and Italian subtitles. Check the free previews in the curriculum above to see how these subtitles work.

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Lifetime access to all 16 lectures