Best of XX years Trophy - The EBPC perspective! 'Winning' pot chosen by Fujikawa san as his favourite of the EBPC pot display. The 'Trophy' bonsai exhibition this year, was a special 3 day event, to celebrate the '20 years of the Trophies continued success. It was an extremely impressive event and an honour to be a part of. In addition to the EBPC trade stand, my selfless and extremely generous friends (to whom I am indebted) and I organised a 100 foot display of Bonsai Ceramics, with 101 fascinating examples from across China, Japan and Europe - some estimated at over 300 years old! It was also an incredible experience to deliver a 'Bonsai Empire 'mini-lecture' with leading potter Tom Benda, on the topic of 'Pot Selection'. Thank you to Bonsai Empire for the opportunity and all those that came along and interacted with the talk.
Bonsai Empire's overview of the Exhibition, including a glimpse of the EBPC Pot Display. - Get your pots here! .. The EBPC Trade Stand.The EBPC had a fantastic weekend trading - at an incredible site within the trading hall. Many superb containers were taken home by our fantastic friends and customers - and we thank you all for your continued support. It is your support that enables the EBPC to keep expanding, support the potters, and offering you more free information and some of the best bonsai ceramics from around Europe.
EBPC organised display of 101 high quality bonsai pots.With the help and contribution of some of Europe's leading pot collectors, the EBPC also organised a display of 101 fine bonsai pots from China, Japan and Europe, ranging over a 300 year period. Rather than purely an aesthetically beautifully display, the arrangement contained a large number of rare and high class pieces, and was aimed more towards inspiring appreciation and interest. From a personal note, it was for me a sheer pleasure to have the opportunity to take my share of these pots out of their boxed homes and be able to share with friends and enthusiasts from across the world. I would like extend a warm thank you to all of the collectors that contributed incredible pieces, and helped with the arrangement, especially to; Guido Pozzoli, Harald Lehner, Dario Mader, Enzo Ferrari, and to all of the potters that made pieces especially for this show, or entered some of their finest (often award winning) pots, including amongst others; Martin Englert, Andrew Pearson, Igor Carino, Maria Jose Gonzales, Marc Berenbrinker, Thor Holvila, Tom Benda, Sami Amdouni, and Giang Nguyen (Lotus).
As with many other shows recently, bonsai ceramics comprised a more substantial part of the show; with this pot display, a larger proportion of ceramics traders, and even a visit and demonstrations by leading Tokoname's bonsai potters; Shuho, Reiho, and Koho. It was an honour to meet and speak with them, and fascinating to seem them in action! It is evident that in the West, greater weight is being given to the importance bonsai ceramics within the bonsai scene, as is the case in Japan. This is an inevitable process, as the level and quality of bonsai exhibited continues to escalate in Europe, as does the appreciation of its ceramics.
It was an enormous honour for me to discuss the pots with Masayuki Fujikawa san of the famous Fujikawa Kouka-en garden, Japan. Fujikawa san also chose his 'winning pot' and kindly presented this award to me for the 'winning' pot at the Trophy Gala dinner.
Bonsai Empire 'mini-lecture'Tom Benda and I also gave a brief talk on 'Pot Selection' at the event. We discussed how much a pot and their features influence the overall image of a 'bonsai', how to identify the image you are striving for, and how to select the appropriate pot to harmonise with your tree and create that desired image. It was fascinating for me to hear it from a leading potter's perspective and Tom's insight was fascinating. Further to this, I will be soon adding a free EBPC article on this topic.
We would again like to thank our customers, incredible support team, and everyone involved in the exhibition, especially the Bonsai Association Belgium team, led by Luc and Christian. The event was superbly well organised and was thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational!
... and this article has not even touched on the trees, traders, esteemed international visitors, or fantastic demonstrations including Ryan Neil of the U.S.A. and the Korean dream team! ... back to Bonsai Empire?!
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The EBPC are proud to be supporting this wonderful event.
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Exhibition of pots
''Alex Rudd of the European Bonsai Potter Collective will contact several collectors of bonsai pots to build a historic overview of Eastern and Western bonsai pottery''
Discover 300 years of the best bonsai ceramics with 100 examples from across China, Japan and Europe.
Alex will be available to speak to and answer any questions as best he can. Don't miss this opportunity to see this unique display!
Discover 300 years of the best bonsai ceramics with 100 examples from across China, Japan and Europe.
Alex will be available to speak to and answer any questions as best he can. Don't miss this opportunity to see this unique display!
Bonsai Empire 'Mini Lectures' - 'Pot Selection'
EBPC member Tom Benda, together with Alex Rudd of the EBPC, will be delivering a talk about the basics of pot selection.
The talk is aimed to cater for enthusiasts of all levels, with a few examples discussed.
The talk is aimed to cater for enthusiasts of all levels, with a few examples discussed.
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EBPC Trading
The EBPC will also be bringing 30-foot worth of superb pots from many of europe's leading bonsai potters; made available to you! Some great pots from Alex's private collection will also be made available for sale.
Jose, Maarten and Alex will be happy to help you, and guest EBPC member potters will also be at the stand with some of their best latest works.
Those attending the show are welcome to purchase pots in the EBPC store now for free delivery at the Trophy exhibition. (By prior arrangement; just drop us a message!)
Jose, Maarten and Alex will be happy to help you, and guest EBPC member potters will also be at the stand with some of their best latest works.
Those attending the show are welcome to purchase pots in the EBPC store now for free delivery at the Trophy exhibition. (By prior arrangement; just drop us a message!)
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We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Thank you for supporting the EBPC and European bonsai pottery.
Thank you for supporting the EBPC and European bonsai pottery.
Congratulations to EBPC member Martin Englert of Germany
Every year in Japan, shohin lovers gather in Kyoto for the annual Gafu ten exhibition. An important part of this event is the prestigious shohin bonsai pot competition, which before 2019 only one 'Gaijin' or foreigner had entered.
An incredible feat in itself, Martin was accepted to participate in this year's competition. He travelled to Kyoto with his entry of this display of three painted porcelain pieces as seen below. The judges was obviously very impressed with these fantastic pieces and honoured Martin's entry with a 2nd place award.
An incredible feat in itself, Martin was accepted to participate in this year's competition. He travelled to Kyoto with his entry of this display of three painted porcelain pieces as seen below. The judges was obviously very impressed with these fantastic pieces and honoured Martin's entry with a 2nd place award.
Two of the entries can be seen in greater detail below. The attention to detail, fine brush strokes and most of all originality such as can be seen on closer inspection.
These unique individual works are time consuming and hence made in low volumes.
Keep an eye out in the EBPC store throughout 2019 for Englert Keramik pots and other great European bonsai pots, and check out Martin's potter profile!
Keep an eye out in the EBPC store throughout 2019 for Englert Keramik pots and other great European bonsai pots, and check out Martin's potter profile!
A new top level exhibition in Madrid!
Spain is one of the leading European countries in the field of bonsai. This November 2018 marks the 1st ABE National show in Madrid, Spain and the EBPC are proud to be ABE member and have been invited to attend and support European Bonsai & its Pottery in Spain.
The show will host some of the best bonsai trees from Spain and around Europe. There will also be a large display of bonsai pots in the main arena courtesy of one of Europe's leading collectors, Javi Campos Juan. This display will include antique pots from China and Japan, together with more modern examples.
In addition there will be demonstrations, workshops and talks by leading artists such as; Koji Hiramatsu, Marco Invernizzi, Jan Culek, Rafa Torres and EBPC member Jose Antonio Guerao.
In addition there will be demonstrations, workshops and talks by leading artists such as; Koji Hiramatsu, Marco Invernizzi, Jan Culek, Rafa Torres and EBPC member Jose Antonio Guerao.
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EBPC Info Stand
The EBPC will have an Information / trading space at the exhibition and will be running various games with pots as prizes!
EBPC members Maria Jose Gonzales and Guerao bonsai pots are also both involved in the exhibition, and we look forward to seeing them and more superb from these great artists.
EBPC members Maria Jose Gonzales and Guerao bonsai pots are also both involved in the exhibition, and we look forward to seeing them and more superb from these great artists.
EBPC Sponsor Trophy
We are very proud to have been asked to judge for the category of 'Best Chumono Conifer'. The winner will be awarded with this beautiful trophy made by EBPC member Maria Jose Gonzales.
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If you are attending this great event, please come and say hi! We look forward to seeing you there! If not, we will get as many photos as possible!
Thank you,
Alex
More information can be found on the ABE website here.
#MareaABE #CongresoABE #EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective #EBPC
Thank you,
Alex
More information can be found on the ABE website here.
#MareaABE #CongresoABE #EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective #EBPC
9th Heathrow Bonsai Show 2018
Heathrow Show started as a club level show, catering for local bonsai clubs. Over the past 9 years, it has grown into the U.K.'s largest and most popular show with around 35 bonsai clubs from around the U.K. taking part and displaying trees.
EBPC Trading & tree display for Maidstone B.S.
The EBPC has supported this show since we formed in 2016, and with over 200 pots and 28ft of trading space, we were sure to arrive early as setting up takes quite some time. Heathrow show has a large main room for the exhibition and tree sales, and another room for traders of pots and dry goods.
As always the EBPC pots proved extremely popular and some superb pieces were snapped up by customers old and new. Some great new pots were also collected from some of the potters, which will be available in the EBPC shop soon.
I was also display trees with Maidstone Bonsai Society. Below are a few of my trees in our display, including my Olive which took joint 1st place in the exhibitor's vote. (The other joint 1st went to another Maidstone club member, Dean, with his beautiful Kokonoe Pine that can be seen behind.)
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Below are the final results. For more photos, please visit Swindon Bonsai Club's blog here.
Bonsai San, one of Europe's largest & most enjoyable shows has once again surpassed itself!
This is certainly one of the highlights of the year for me. This picturesque and historic town of Saulieu, is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, south-east of Paris and was built on the crossing of two Roman roads, and the surrounding countryside is a pleasure to behold. The venue is superb! Everything (except demonstrators) is in one very large room (an ex cattle market!) which makes for a wonderful atmosphere, and this show to me, is the most 'friendly' I have been to. Natural light floods in from the roof windows providing the perfect setting for the display of trees and pots!
The EBSS Trophy for; Best European pot and tree combination'
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The award was won by Jean-Paul Polmans with this wonderful Carpinus Coreana, in a superbly matched pot by Bryan Albright. We felt that the pot complimented the tree perfectly without overpowering it. The masculine trunk with delicate well ramified tips go superbly with the soft incised corners of an otherwise more masculine shaped pot. The harvest glaze also brings harmony to the light tones of the tree.
As he couldn't make it to the show, the trophy was awarded by Alex Rudd of the EBPC to Danny Use on Jean-Paul's behalf.
Danny was also awarded a trophy himself for his enormous contribution to the show, including displaying a few trees from his incredible private collection, such as this approx. 2 meter wide Seigen Maple in the largest (Derek Aspinall) pot you have ever seen!
Danny was also awarded a trophy himself for his enormous contribution to the show, including displaying a few trees from his incredible private collection, such as this approx. 2 meter wide Seigen Maple in the largest (Derek Aspinall) pot you have ever seen!
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EBPC Trade Stand
The EBPC was also trading at our usual great spot - and had over 200 pots for sale by 30 of Europe's most accomplished bonsai potters.
We were accompanied at the stand by EBPC potters; Tom Benda, Sami Amdouni and Pierre Rousseau, all of whom brought many incredible new pieces for EBPC customers! As well as these guys, I must extend a big thank you to everyone else that helped out as well, including amongst others; Mark & Ming, and Richard & Marilyn, and to our many customers for their ongoing support of the EBPC and European Bonsai Pottery.
New pots!!!
Some fantastic new pots were also selected for the EBPC shop and there are many that will be added very soon!
Below for example are a few of the pots Sami Amdouni brought with him. Sami's work is constantly improving and his attention to detail and mastery of glazes is very impressive.
Below for example are a few of the pots Sami Amdouni brought with him. Sami's work is constantly improving and his attention to detail and mastery of glazes is very impressive.
... Whilst we improve the shop, and add all the fantastic new pots, the EBPC online shop is now closed but will be open again very soon!
Some of the trees in European pots we liked
Thank you to all those that made it possible
A huge thank you goes out to the organisers Fred and Stephanie, and their fantastic team for all the hard work and passion involved in creating such a wonderful event for European bonsai enthusiasts. It is shows like this, that show off European bonsai at its best, which keep the art alive and booming. If you haven't yet been, then a visit next year is strongly advised, and we look forward to seeing you then!
Trophy for best 'European Bonsai Pot / Tree combo'
We are thrilled and honoured to be supporting the Bonsai San 2018 exhibition in France this October. In addition to trading some of Europe's best pots, we are also contributing to the Tombola raffle, and presenting the trophy for 'Best European Pot / Tree Combo'.
The trophy is now finished and these great pictures from designer Nino in Croatia show the trophy off in all its glory. Nino does a lot of design work for Harry at Bonsai4Me.com and for the EBPC and as always, has risen to the challenge and smashed all expectations!
The trophy is now finished and these great pictures from designer Nino in Croatia show the trophy off in all its glory. Nino does a lot of design work for Harry at Bonsai4Me.com and for the EBPC and as always, has risen to the challenge and smashed all expectations!
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EBSS (Bonsai San) has grown to become a leading European bonsai show, and one not to be missed. The friendly, open atmosphere, combined with a high level of trees and traders makes this a truly wonderful show! We wish the best of luck to, and thank everyone entering trees into the exhibition, and allowing the public the opportunity to see such great trees.
A huge thank you to Nino and Harry, and also to Fred & Stephanie for organising and hosting European Bonsai San Show! You do a phenomenal job!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
A huge thank you to Nino and Harry, and also to Fred & Stephanie for organising and hosting European Bonsai San Show! You do a phenomenal job!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Me & Raimondi of Slovenia - First rate bonsai ceramists!
The EBPC is proud to announce new members to the Collective; Me and Raimondi. You can find out all about them in their EBPC POTTER PROFILE, which also shows examples of some of their fantastic work.
A video showing Me & Raimondi branch pots under construction...
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Own a piece of bonsai History ...
A unique opportunity has arisen, whereby the first ever Western entry allowed into a top Japanese competition is now available to purchase. Andrew Pearson of Stone Monkey Ceramics, U.K., was invited to enter a display into the Modern Pot Competition Gold Award at the 40th Gafu Ten in 2015, and this display took Gold!
This Gafu-ten winning entry is now available for sale as a set.
More information can be seen here on the Stone Monkey Ceramics website page ,or please message me (Alex) or Andrew of Stone Monkey Ceramics.
This Gafu-ten winning entry is now available for sale as a set.
More information can be seen here on the Stone Monkey Ceramics website page ,or please message me (Alex) or Andrew of Stone Monkey Ceramics.
The EBPC are delighted to support EBSS in Saulieu, France
If you have not yet been to Bonsai San, you may well have heard about the superb level of the quality of the trees on display. You have probably been told about the incredible friendly atmosphere, and the great open plan layout. If you haven't yet been to Bonsai San, then perhaps this year you should?!
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The EBSS trophy for 'Best European pot / tree' - sponsored by the EBPC
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The EBPC are proud to support European Bonsai San Show and European bonsai pottery with this trophy for the category of 'Best European pot / tree'
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The trophy is a 3D design standing 30cm tall, and is a composite of dark wood and light wood with acrylic between.
Bonsai San Raffle
Bonsai San also offer a 'Tombola Raffle' each year, with some wonderful prizes.
One of these prizes, donated by the EBPC, is this set of two Bonsai Pots made by celebrated French potter, Sami Amdouni & an EBPC Polo Shirt.
One of these prizes, donated by the EBPC, is this set of two Bonsai Pots made by celebrated French potter, Sami Amdouni & an EBPC Polo Shirt.
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Visit the EBPC at our trade stand!
A 30ft EBPC trade stand again awaits you with delights from 30 of Europe's best potters. Please come along, meet some of the potters & help support European bonsai pottery with us.
Below are a few pictures from the EBPC stand 2017.
Below are a few pictures from the EBPC stand 2017.
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We look forward to seeing you there!!
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