For the May 18th meeting, Marin Bonsai Club welcomes back one of their favorite teachers, Ted Matson. Well loved and greatly respected by all who know him, Ted brings a long history in bonsai and a wealth of knowledge he is eager to share. The recent past president of the Golden State Bonsai Federation has been active in bonsai since 1979. After learning the basics of bonsai from John Boyce here in San Francisco, Ted moved to Southern California in 1980 and furthered his education with numerous bonsai masters there. Studying with the best teachers in the area such as Ben Susuki, Shig and Roy Nagatoshi, Melba Tucker, Warren Hill and John Naka, Ted was an eager and talented student and it wasn’t long before he was mentoring new students of his own. Ted travels throughout California and the US lecturing, leading study groups and giving demonstrations and is much sought after for his talent, depth of knowledge and accessible approach to bonsai. He writes frequently for the Golden Statements publication of the Golden State Bonsai Federation and is a featured demonstrator at conventions and bonsai shows throughout the country. (7.30pm Marin Art & Garden Center).

Ted will be working on a shimpaku juniper during the demonstration, so please plan to come and watch the transformation of this promising shrub into a work of art in Ted’s skilled hands and learn from the constant stream of information Ted provides as he works.

TED MATSON WORKSHOP MAY 16 and MAY 17

There are still a few openings in the Sunday, May 16 and Monday, May 17 workshops with Ted. Full and half day options available.
This is a great opportunity to advance your trees with Ted’s expert guidance, so please let Candace Key know if you would like to participate. $70 full day, $40 ½ day. Workshops limited to 8 people

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