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Name: William N. Valavanis
Location: United States – Rochester, New York
Availability: Around the World
Willingness to Travel: “Have tools, will travel”
Programs Offered: Lectures, Demonstrations, Critiques, Workshops, Consultation, Appraisals
Languages Spoken: English
Best way to Contact: Email
Bio: William N. Valavanis became interested in bonsai and horticulture at age 11 and pursued his interest by studying Ornamental Horticulture at SUNY Farmingdale and Cornell University. He has made over 50 trips to Japan and formally apprenticed with Kyuzo Murata and Kakutaro Komuro in Omiya Bonsai Village in Japan. Additionally a 30-year study and association with Yuji Yoshimura combined with his formal horticultural degrees, apprenticeships in Japan and his artistic talent provide Bill with the solid background to promote and teach Classical bonsai art around the world.
He is the proprietor of the International Bonsai Arboretum in Rochester, New York where he maintains a fine personal collection of Classical bonsai. He offers introductory and advanced classes as well as seminars and symposia in Rochester, New York. He also maintains a busy teaching schedule for bonsai and horticultural organizations worldwide. In order to further promote the artistic and horticultural expression of Classical bonsai art around the world he began publishing International BONSAI magazine 30 years ago. He has authored two books and many articles published in English, Japanese and other European languages.
Bill is an active member and officer of numerous local, national and international bonsai and horticultural organizations. His distinctive bonsai and displays have received many awards both in the United States and abroad.
More About this Artist:
International Bonsai
Art of Bonsai Interview
Art of Bonsai Gallery
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