Lone Star Bonsai Federation - 31st Annual Convention "Three Ring Circus"

[Poink88]

On behalf of the Lone Star Bonsai Federation (LSBF), in conjunction with the Austin Bonsai Society (ABS), and the San Antonio Bonsai Society (SABS). We are proud to announce the 31st annual convention "Tree Ring Circus” which will be held in New Braunfels, TX on April 11-14, 2013.

The convention will feature internationally acclaimed bonsai artists;
Walter Pall (Germany),
Colin Lewis (UK/USA), and
Erik Wigert (USA).

For more details please see:

http://lsbfconvention2013.com/home.html
http://www.bonsai-lsbf.com/Conventions.php

http://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/
http://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/texasstateconvention.html

http://bonsai-satx.org/Bonsai/Welcome.html

 

[Bill S]

Cool, ought to be a hot time in Texas that weekend.

 

[jkd2572]

Their last years convention was the first one I had ever been too. Got to watch Ryan Neil style a juniper. The best bonsai experience I have yet to date. Sure wish I could make this one, but probably not. Do you know where 2014 we be yet?

 

[Poink88]

Jeremy,

Sorry no idea about next year yet. I will ask around and let you know.

 

[Poink88]

BTW, here are the details...

http://lsbfconvention2013.com/conventiondetails.html

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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY, APRIL 11

5:00PM to 9:00PM - Vendors Open for Business

5:00PM to 9:00PM - Emerging Talent Competition

6:30PM to 8:30PM - Early Bird Reception

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FRIDAY, APRIL 12

8:00AM to 6:00PM - Vendor Area Opens

-WORKSHOPS -

8:00AM to 11:00AM - Bring Your Own Tree - Colin Lewis

8:30AM to 11:30AM - Japanese Boxwood with Walter Pall

9:00AM to 11:30AM - Mimosa borealis with Erik Wigert

9:30AM to 11:30AM - Tool Sharpening with Bill Boytim

11:30AM Raffle Drawing

12:00AM - 1:00PM Lunch

-WORKSHOPS -

1:00PM to 4:00PM - Cedar Elm - Colin Lewis

1:30PM to 4:30PM - Laurel Oak with Erik Wigert

2:00PM to 4:30PM - Hillier Elm Forest with Terry Ward

2:30PM to 4:00PM - Kusamono with Sheila Ward

2:30PM to 3:30PM - Exhibit Critique with Walter Pall

4:30PM - Raffle Drawing

6:00PM - 7:00PM - Dinner

7:00PM - 10:00PM - Three Artist Demonstrations with Walter Pall, Colin Lewis, & Erik Wigert

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13

8:00AM to 6:00PM Vendor Area Open

-WORKSHOPS -

8:00AM to 11:00AM - Texas Persimmon with Colin Lewis

8:30AM to 11:30AM - Mustang Grape with Erik Wigert

9:00AM to 11:30AM - Bring Your Own Tree with Walter Pall

9:30AM to 11:00AM - Ikebana with Alisan Clarke

10:30AM to 11:30AM - Suiseki Exhibit critique with Peter Aradi

11:30AM - Raffle Drawing

12:00AM - 1:00PM Lunch

-WORKSHOPS -

1:00PM to 4:00PM - Dwarf Yaupon Holly with Walter Pall

1:30PM to 4:30PM - Crepe Myrtle - Erick Wigert

2:00PM to 4:30PM - Parrot Beak with Chuck Ware

2:30PM to 4:30PM - Paper/Pencil As Design Tools with Donna Dobberfuhl

2:30PM to 4:30PM - Exhibit Critique with Colin Lewis

5:00PM - Raffle Drawing

6:00PM - 7:00PM - Dinner

7:00PM - 10:00PM or until finished - Bonsai Auction

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14

8:00AM to 12:00PM - Vendor area Open

-WORKSHOPS -

8:00AM to 11:00AM - Kingsville Boxwood Saikei with Colin Lewis

8:30AM to 11:30AM - Native Trees with Walter Pall

9:00AM to 11:30AM - Kinzu Orange with Erik Wigert

9:30AM to 11:30AM - Natal Plum with Yvonne Padilla

11:30 AM - Raffle

12:00PM - Convention Closes

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[markyscott]

Their last years convention was the first one I had ever been too. Got to watch Ryan Neil style a juniper. The best bonsai experience I have yet to date. Sure wish I could make this one, but probably not. Do you know where 2014 we be yet?

2014 LSBF convention is in Houston

Scott

 

[Poink88]

Walter post on his blog about this conference...

http://walter-pall-bonsai.blogspot.com/ (see 01/24/2013 entry)

 

[Poink88]

I just got this today...

"Walter Pall has just undergone emergency surgery which will keep him from traveling for some time, and he will not be able to attend our show. Very generously, renowned artist Dan Robinson (who is also an old friend of Walter's) from Washington State has agreed to take his place. It's a shift and we will all miss not having Walter here, but we are also so thankful to Dan for fitting us in his busy schedule."

I wish Walter speedy recovery.

 

[Walter Pall]

You may hear or read about me having health problems.

Bad and good news:

I have had an minimal-invasive heart operation and now will get a bypass operation on the heart next week. The circumstances are good though.

I have NOT had a heart attack, I was only approaching one. I will be back home in about four weeks and able to work in the garden pretty soon afterwards.

I had to cancel a couple of events for the near future. By May/June I should be well able to travel and to do what I used to do - just a bit more relaxed. I look forward.

greetings
WP

 

[Poink88]

Walter,

We will be praying for a safe operation and your speedy recovery.

I am sure you know lots of people will be disappointed w/o you there but given the circumstances, everyone will surely understand. There is always next time.

Stay healthy and thank you.

 

[fore]

You may hear or read about me having health problems.

Bad and good news:

I have had an minimal-invasive heart operation and now will get a bypass operation on the heart next week. The circumstances are good though.

I have NOT had a heart attack, I was only approaching one. I will be back home in about four weeks and able to work in the garden pretty soon afterwards.

I had to cancel a couple of events for the near future. By May/June I should be well able to travel and to do what I used to do - just a bit more relaxed. I look forward.

greetings
WP

Walter, so sorry to hear about it. But you're right! It's both good and bad. I had a massive MI in 2008, so I'm happy you caught it in time!! Best of luck my friend!!

Chris

 

[Poink88]

Convention starts in a few hours...anyone else going?

 

[evmibo]

Please take pictures for those of us who can't make it.

 

[Poink88]

Please take pictures for those of us who can't make it.

Will try sir. Camera packed and heading out in a few hours.

 

[Poink88]

Some convention pic trees...
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[Poink88]

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[Poink88]

Some boxwood for the workshop...a $125 workshop w/ Dan Robinson and these are included!!! The trees alone are worth that IMHO and Dan discussed the design and carved each one.

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[Poink88]

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[rockm]

Thanks for the pics Dario. Looks like a great time. Great trees.

Do you know who belongs to the live oak you included?

 

[Dav4]

Some boxwood for the workshop...a $125 workshop w/ Dan Robinson and these are included!!! The trees alone are worth that IMHO and Dan discussed the design and carved each one.

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Yeah, that's a steal...don't tell the folks in charge, but they probably could have charged two times that, or more, and still filled up the workshop. Looks like an awesome convention...wish it was just a bit closer to me.