William N. Valavanis – USA

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
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One Experience with William N. Valavanis – USA

November 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Will Heath

We had William Valavanis come to our club show in 2007 to judge members bonsai and to lead a couple workshops and presentations.

The judging was professional and he took the time to critique each and every bonsai on display. His workshop was exciting and dealt with cascades, something that is not often covered, but was well presented and well received by all participants.

His presentations on styles and design were well put together and well prepared. The professionalism and flow of the presentations not only kept everyone interested, but offered quality, educational information that improved the understand of the subject for all.

Pricing was fair and expenses were in line with our agreement. Overall I was very satisfied and would definitely have him back as well as recommend him.

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