Václav Novák

Václav Novák was born on the 27th of January 1952. He completed his studies at the technical college (subject of study-water transport).

Vaclav Novak After finishing school he worked as a machine operator on a boat on the Labe river and he worked in a glass factory. His interest in Bonsaiarose after a lecture of Mr. Hideo Kato (Japan) which was held in Prague in 1982. In the beginning, Bonsaigrowing was only his hobby but in 1990 it also became his job. He established a BonsaiCentrum in his native town Libochovice. He and his partner Karel Kalou? made gardens for customers and maintaining the nursery and the 51cg. Since 1999 he devoted himself only to Bonsaigrowing. He organizes seminars and demo's. He exhibits his Bonsaitrees all around the world.

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Appeared at these events: Various events all around the world including: Czech Republic, England, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil

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He is also co-founder of BonsaiClub Libochovice. It was founded in 1990. The Czech BonsaiAssociation was founded in 1997 on his initiative. He was elected as its president. The Czech BonsaiAssociation was accepted into EBA in 1998. It was the first member of Eastern European countries.