William N. Valavanis
William N. Valavanis is a professional bonsai artist
and educator from Rochester, New York, who has spent
40 years in serious study of classical bonsai art. He
has combined his two horticultural degrees with his
extensive bonsai training in Japan and the United States
to promote the artistic and horticultural expression
of classical bonsai art.
He is the proprietor of the International Bonsai Arboretum
where visitors come from around the world to study and
appreciate bonsai from the propagation bench to the
developed classical bonsai masterpiece. Bonsai classes,
seminars and workshops are offered as well as an annual
symposium held each September. Bonsai, rare plants and
supplies are also available for purchase.
Mr. Valavanis is the publisher and editor of International
BONSAI, an educational bonsai publication reaching English-speaking
bonsai fanciers throughout the world. This highly acclaimed
periodical is now in its 26th year of publication and
has published over 100 issues, each a bonsai reference.
He travels across the United States and the world to
share his knowledge, skill, techniques and love of bonsai
with interested bonsai fanciers. His educational programs
include lectures, demonstrations, workshops and constructive
critiques. Mr. Valavanis has lead bonsai study tours
to Japan and Asia for over 25 years.
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