Well, that's true RockM. But the point is, they want the apprentice to do things the Master's way.
Apprenticeships in Japan?
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PeaceLoveBonsai
Chumono
This video seems applicable to this thread. Interesting stuff from Bjorn.
Njyamadori
Chumono
Now Bjorn has Esei en and he’s doing well !
Jiminsauga
Mame
You've unearthed a really old thread, but that was a fun read through. Cheers!
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
We have not heard from Bjorn since the hurricane's storms tore through his state.
Njyamadori
Chumono
Does anyone know the age to be an apprentice in Japan/America ? Would it just be the legal age to move out or is there any regulations?
bwaynef
Masterpiece
I know Boon took a pretty young apprentice, Kaya, who wasn't far out of high school. I'd imagine that'd be the age-floor for most as a full-on, live-in apprentice. I don't see why you couldn't attend an intensive at a younger age though. There's nothing formalized and it would all need to be worked out with the pro you're studying with.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
There are no "regulations" when it comes to apprenticeships in America. I don't think there are any in Japan, for that matter. It takes a will and a way. You can't just sign up to become an official apprentice, although taking courses with local bonsai experts (Bjorn, Michael Hagedorn, Ryan Neal, Bill Valavanis and other U.S. bonsai professionals) is probably a good way to start. Those contacts can also introduce you to contacts in Japan. Many started their bonsai careers with professional introductions from U.S. bonsai experts to bonsai nursery owners in Japan. I know Ryan Neal kept writing one such nursery a letter a month for years. He began as a teenager I think...He got an introduction to the Japanese professional (Kimura) and that led to his apprenticeship in Japan with Kimura.
Here's the story-worth a listen:
The Apprenticeship
the story behind ryan neil“Mirai” is a Japanese word referring to the future, or more specifically, a future which has yet to be realized. In this short film, we follow bonsai professional Ryan Neil as he describes his journey to becoming one of the most recognized names in the American Bonsai...
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Wood
Shohin
Bjorn posted a new Bonsai-U video yesterday, and the announcement email mentioned that he's heading to US Nationals. Could have been pre-scheduled, but seems like an encouraging sign
Njyamadori
Chumono
Definitely will watch that video again . I remember it when I watched it last yearThere are no "regulations" when it comes to apprenticeships in America. I don't think there are any in Japan, for that matter. It takes a will and a way. You can't just sign up to become an official apprentice, although taking courses with local bonsai experts (Bjorn, Michael Hagedorn, Ryan Neal, Bill Valavanis and other U.S. bonsai professionals) is probably a good way to start. Those contacts can also introduce you to contacts in Japan. Many started their bonsai careers with professional introductions from U.S. bonsai experts to bonsai nursery owners in Japan. I know Ryan Neal kept writing one such nursery a letter a month for years. He began as a teenager I think...He got an introduction to the Japanese professional (Kimura) and that led to his apprenticeship in Japan with Kimura.
Here's the story-worth a listen:
The Apprenticeship
the story behind ryan neil“Mirai” is a Japanese word referring to the future, or more specifically, a future which has yet to be realized. In this short film, we follow bonsai professional Ryan Neil as he describes his journey to becoming one of the most recognized names in the American Bonsai...
