September 2019
Bonsai Jamboree–Saturday, September 14th
The annual Bonsai Society of Portland convention will be a one day event at Kellogg Center in Milwaukie. Come and see a stellar exhibit of local members trees-- some of which have won national awards. There will be several vendors on site, including Bonsai Akira, with new stylings and prebonsai stock for you to choose from.
Find out more »Open Studio Bonsai Show and Sale– September 21
I'll be having an open studio in September-- Come and enjoy a beverage and a walk under the Dawn Redwood tree, peruse the varieties of bonsai for sale, discuss the finer details of the craft, and just visit...! This is my preview event for the Portland Open Studios gala in October, when the whole city is invited to my doorstep! I'll be featuring a new collection of Japanese Maples, some fine conifers, and a few older and more refined specimens…
Find out more »October 2019
Portland Open Studios Welcomes Bonsai Akira
This iconic art studio tour happens every October, giving the public a chance to discover new artists on the local scene, and revisit those they love-- all in a city wide tour of studios. Our first occasion to participate has us breathless with excitement! A quick revamp of the garden/outdoor studio to accommodate inclement weather-- a distinct possibility as we move into the rainy season! New material includes a variety of Japanese Maples, conifers, hydrangeas and other flowering shrubs and…
Find out more »November 2019
Charbonneau Art Festival
The lovely subdivision of Charbonneau is built around a golf course and offers distinctly private and curated gardens under the canopy of the tall conifers of the Pacific Northwest rainforest where we live. Its residents are patrons of the arts who use their passion to fund art programs at local schools by inviting local artists to their Art Festival each year to ply our wares. You'll find Bonsai Akira there, with a special collection of Japanese Maples, Conifers and rare…
Find out more »Best of the Northwest– Repeat Performance!
Find us at this prestigious art event of the holiday season in Seattle-- Bonsai Akira is privileged to show our selection of bonsai for the second year. Hosted by the Northwest Art Alliance, the show features the work of artists who practice in the Pacific Northwest. As the first bonsai artist to be juried into the show, I take this selection to heart and present my finest specimens to the patrons of the arts in the Emerald City. I'll be…
Find out more »Bonsai Class at Portland Nursery
I'll be teaching the last bonsai class for the year at Portland Nursery on Division, on Saturday, November 16th. This class will cover the basics of bonsai care for the winter season. Please register on the Portland Nursery website under Classes. See you there!
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Open House Continues
We still have Holiday floral decor-- including Amaryllis in spectacular bloom--bonsai in flower, kokedama, wreaths, and other items. Feel free to call and set up a time to view the display. Stay for a glass of sparkling cider-- and relax with the scent of paperwhite narcissus and the bonsai lemon tree in bloom, in the privacy of our home. Call for directions-- 503-720-3113. We'd love to see you! Also, I'll be at the Holiday Swap Sip and Shop at Golden…
Find out more »February 2020
March 2020
Bonsai Class at The Oregon Garden
Ill be teaching again this coming weekend! A two hour presentation and hands on styling class, covering the first year of your new bonsai's care. Choose a plant from an extensive array of material, and go home with a styled creation freshly repotted in bonsai soil. It will give you years of pleasure, and you will learn all the basics you need to care for your heirloom. Best wishes! Hope to see you at Silverton this weekend!Please register on the…
Find out more »Bonsai Class at Portland Nursery
Welcome once again to "Bonsai is For Everyone"-- my perennial favorite class! Hosted by Portland Nursery on Division, this class always fills due to the significant interest in the art of bonsai in this community. Learn the secrets of styling and go home with your first bonsai specimen, ready for years of enjoyment!
Find out more »April 2020
Bonsai Akira Hosted By The Remains Gallery!
This weekend marks the beginning of a unique and exotic gallery experience in Hood River, Oregon! Gallery owner Faith Hinkson has sought out some of the area's best artists to create a "blooming" event-- Wall art and bonsai to celebrate Spring. This will be a virtual gallery tour due to the current restrictions on gatherings. See the website for The Remains Gallery for the link to our exhibition, available for free on video all month. I will have eight of…
Find out more »First Open Garden for 2020–
Our first Open Garden of the year, is set for Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, and will proceed as planned. We'll be welcoming visitors to the display garden to wander under the dawn redwood and enjoy the large variety of flowering bonsai and conifers. Camellias and Azaleas are in bloom, and Lilacs are coming on! We have permission to be in business from the Oregon Nursery Association, and will be showcasing incredible bonsai specimens, both from my private…
Find out more »May 2020
Second Open Studio Coming Up–May 16 & 17, 2020
We'll again be opening the nursery and display garden to visitors on the weekend of Saturday, may 16th and Sunday, May 17th. Hours are 11:00am to 5:00pm. Please call for an appointment if you are unable to come at these times or if you need to visit when there are no others present due to risk status. Phone # is: 503-720-3113 We'll be observing the Nursery Association's protocols to keep all visitors safe, and we have been in constant quarantine…
Find out more »June 2020
Open Garden–Cancelled Due to Family Illness
Sorry this Event has Been Cancelled Our last event of the summer for 2020 will be an open garden and bonsai sale, on the last weekend of June. Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th we'll welcome you to the outdoor studio. The entire collection of bonsai will be on display including my personal specimens. Over 130 bonsai are ready for sale, in unique and handmade pottery containers created by local artists. Enjoy the display garden featuring lilies…
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