The school of bonsai; does a bonsai school exist? Yes, hundreds do. There is not a degree you get in bonsai. You could get a degree in botany, maybe specializing in bonsai horticulture. However, for the most part the highest recognition is to be considered by your peers in the industry and bonsai community as a "Bonsai Master." Therefore, you want to be a bonsai master is training, well, where do you start? We have a hint, start learning how to use bonsai tools very well. Since the early history of bonsai, there have been people called the "literati" that shared the secrets, critiques, and tricks as a group. These people pretty invented the bonsai tools we use today and taught the way to use them. Since its beginning, many schools, clubs, associations, and societies have formed to teach, learn, create, and exchange ideas and experiences about the different trees, styles, techniques, bonsai pots, bonsai soils, and bonsai tools.
Passing of a bonsai tree and a set of bonsai tools is a great honor. Most people leave bonsai trees and bonsai tools behind to their relatives or children. However, it is extremely common that if these family members aren't enthusiasts themselves, or understand how to maintain them. Great trees are often left to other hobbyists, or museums and clubs.
Please see some of the many bonsai clubs out there in the world. In our "other links" pages, you can see the many clubs that volunteered to be posted on our website.
In addition to the many small and private bonsai clubs in the world. Bonsai-Tools.com also provides a list of some of the most popular bonsai societies below:
In addition to the many small and private bonsai clubs in the world. Bonsai-Tools.com also provides a list of some of the most popular bonsai societies below:
