penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Its on my list, but I have found in the past 5 years that everything can change in a moment.
Bonsai Central, Collinsville, IL (near St. Louis) USA, May 3-5, 2024
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KikurageOtomo
Shohin
Bought my ticket, my only disappointment is that every one of Young Choe's workshops overlaps with one of the other bonsai workshops I'd slightly prefer to be at. Otherwise I'm really looking forward to it, Hopefully Marija and I get along well because we will be spending a lot of time together. 
hemmy
Omono
I’m all registered! Got in back in Nov. and in a couple workshops. Now I just need my work schedule to line up. Fingers crossed. I probably won’t know anyone, so I’m open to meeting some fellow ‘Nuts!
ForrestW
Mame
I am all signed up now as well 
. 2 workshops, 2 critiques, and a walk through -- very excited!
. 2 workshops, 2 critiques, and a walk through -- very excited!
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Thanks for the @!
We'll see!
Sorce
We'll see!
Sorce
Kanorin
Omono
Hooray!
Hmmm...something looks off about that schedule. I can't quite put my finger on it.
Wood
Chumono
ForrestW
Mame
Diddo-- signed up for both of their walk throughs and workshopsOk I definitely need to travel for this one . Andrew Robson and Marija Hadjic - 2 of my favorite artists coming together
KikurageOtomo
Shohin
I'm curious about this too. There is the option to get a guest pass for the banquets, my partner has no interest in any workshops or anything but they definitely would want to go through the show any enjoy it. Plus I need them there in the vendor area to approve purchases.Is there any possibility of the show and vendors being open to the public or at least a smaller admission price? Some people just want to shop and admire trees!
Kanorin
Omono
Yes, on Saturday (perhaps beginning at noon? TBD) and on Sunday, we will sell general admission tickets that will allow access to the exhibition hall and vendor areas. These tickets will be heavily discounted compared to the full admission fee, but with the general admission ticket you will not be able to sign up for workshops. We are not selling them yet, but I can post here when they go live.Is there any possibility of the show and vendors being open to the public or at least a smaller admission price? Some people just want to shop and admire trees!
At our last convention (ABS 2019?), apparently there were a number of folks who came in for the general admission price and bought up lots of vendor wares early on the first day, which was kinda uncool to the full-paying convention participants. Therefore this year we are giving people who are paying for the full convention experience "first dibs" on the vendors, and then opening it up to the general public to help the vendors and help boost bonsai exposure, etc.
I'll ask what happens if you have a spouse/partner travelling with you as far as Friday and Saturday morning goes @KikurageOtomo , will PM when I hear back.
Sansokuu
Chumono
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Please let us know when these general admission tickets are available and for how much so we can let folks know!
Kanorin
Omono
Dear procrastinators,
After tomorrow (Feb 3rd), early registration pricing ends and you will have to pay more for this awesome convention. Register today and use your extra money towards getting yourself a nice @Sansokuu or @NaoTK or @Waldo Street Pottery pot or perhaps a nice new tree.
Sincerely,
Mike and the BC '24 Team
After tomorrow (Feb 3rd), early registration pricing ends and you will have to pay more for this awesome convention. Register today and use your extra money towards getting yourself a nice @Sansokuu or @NaoTK or @Waldo Street Pottery pot or perhaps a nice new tree.
Sincerely,
Mike and the BC '24 Team
Kanorin
Omono
We have three quick updates for you all. First, we have extended our early registration window until February 24th. After the 24th, registration price for all three days (includes Friday awards, demos, and dinner and Saturday demos, auction, and dinner) will increase from $285 to $325. Register today and save yourself some money or get that pot, tree, stand, accent, tool that you've been wanting!
Second, we have added a new workshop with Marija Hajdic to our program! Bring a tree of your own to work on with Marija on Saturday at 2pm! Marija has a fantastic eye for working on "yamadori" trees and non-traditional styles. Don't miss this chance to work with her in her North American bonsai debut! Also we may be adding another Saturday workshop with Kusamono expert, Young Choe, so keep your eye out for that!
Lastly, we have accepted over 50 world-class trees to our exhibition thus far, but we still have room for a few more! Trees are coming from Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana and everywhere in between! We have extended our Tree, Kusamono, and Suiseki exhibit submission window until our show is full and we will continue to review submissions approximately every 2 weeks. You can submit through our submission portal or email to SUBMISSIONS@BONSAI-CENTRAL.COM . All accepted trees will be professionally photographed on site and featured in a commemorative book (pre-orders for books should hit the website within the next month).
Thanks and Happy Repotting Season all!
-Mike and the BC '24 Team
Second, we have added a new workshop with Marija Hajdic to our program! Bring a tree of your own to work on with Marija on Saturday at 2pm! Marija has a fantastic eye for working on "yamadori" trees and non-traditional styles. Don't miss this chance to work with her in her North American bonsai debut! Also we may be adding another Saturday workshop with Kusamono expert, Young Choe, so keep your eye out for that!
Lastly, we have accepted over 50 world-class trees to our exhibition thus far, but we still have room for a few more! Trees are coming from Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana and everywhere in between! We have extended our Tree, Kusamono, and Suiseki exhibit submission window until our show is full and we will continue to review submissions approximately every 2 weeks. You can submit through our submission portal or email to SUBMISSIONS@BONSAI-CENTRAL.COM . All accepted trees will be professionally photographed on site and featured in a commemorative book (pre-orders for books should hit the website within the next month).
Thanks and Happy Repotting Season all!
-Mike and the BC '24 Team
ForrestW
Mame
I will take oneWho wants a bnut button with your username? $1 and pick it up at the Tokutake Bonsai table
Sansokuu
Chumono
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Mesg me please!I will take one
I am waiting to see if they have tickets for just the exhibition and the vendor area. Are you @Kanorin ?Who wants a bnut button with your username? $1 and pick it up at the Tokutake Bonsai table
Wilson
Masterpiece
I was just down in Louisiana enjoying some bald cypress adventures, and it sounds like a couple of guys from down there will be bringing great bald cypress material to sell.
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