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UKBA Expo Bonsai 2023!

17/4/2023

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The U.K.'s premier bonsai show goes from strength to strength!

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UKBA EXPOBONSAI UK 2023!

What a fantastic day … They just keep getting better!!

If you are on social media, you have no doubt seen the flood of pictures from this year's 'Bonsai Expo U.K.'. The show has been very popular from the start, but this year's attendance numbers were approaching 1000, which is a considerable crowd and there was a real buzz of excitement in the air. 

​Many of the best trees in the U.K. were on display as well as suiseki and bonsai ceramics. The traders area was a treat for enthusiasts and traders alike, with trees from some of the UK's leading bonsai nurseries, pot dealers, potters, sellers of tools and everything else a bonsai aficionado could want! 


For a better idea of what was on display, Sylvestris Studios were comissioned to create a video documentary of the show, which is definitely worth a watch.
​ You can find it 
here. ​
The EBPC were asked to put on a bonsai pot display, which this year was in the theme of cascades. 'The Ups and Downs of Bonsai'.  
Here are just a few pics (didn’t get a minute to get more!) of the day and of some of the pot display.  It was great to meet up with old friends as always.

​ … pictured above - Les Storey with one of his winning trees, a stunning blackthorn in a gorgeous Stone Monkey pot … an excellent windswept Hawthorne display by Russ Farley, displayed on a table by DR Bonsai Tables … and I was nursed back to health by frog boy, Simon Haddon of Sukteki bonsai pots



EBPC Pot Display -
UKBA Expo Bonsai 2023

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A few of the pots on display .. 


​A few people were heard saying that this was the best show in the UK to date, and the quality, not only of the trees, but also of the intricacies of display, was very impressive. It is quite obvious from the exhibition that British enthusiasts are paying more attention to quality pot, stands, accents and display details. With some of the displays being at a high standard for a show anywhere in the world. 


​Thank you to all of our customers! We doubled our best Expo sales ever again, and had the busiest and most enjoyable day! … Again, it has been very noticeable that year on year, British enthusiasts are buying better quality bonsai pots and are more knowledgeable about the quality European and Japanese pots and their charms.
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Some treasures coming out during the set up of the EBPC trade stand.

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​A huge thankyou to the organisers Steve, Mark & Mingchen, and all the team .. the most helpful you could imagine. So much hard work put in, all for the love and advancement of British bonsai. We salute you!



Finally but perhaps most importantly, congratulations to the winners and everyone that displayed and made this years Expo such an incredible event.
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​For more information on this and future events, if you haven't already, be sure to sign up to the UKBA. It is completely free and a great resource! 
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​See you next year!
#bonsaiexhibition #bonsaipot #bonsaipotdisplay #potdisplay #Europeanbonsaipottercollective #ebpcpot #bonsaishow #bonsai #盆栽鉢
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Winners & Prizes      - Game 2 EBPC 2021 GAMES

13/4/2022

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CONGRATULATIONS to the 3 winners of GAME 2 
‘Best Tree and (EBPC Member) Pot COMBINATION’  

To celebrate the EBPC’s 5th birthday this year, the EBPC 2021 GAMES were compiled, with superb prizes across a few games.
 
Here are the WINNERS and PRIZES for GAME 2!


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​THE WINNERS



1st Place - Jean-Pierre Reitz, Fr. 

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​1st Place Prizes

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Congratulations Mr. Reitz!

 
​- 2nd Place - Matt Williams, U.K.

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​  2nd Place Prizes

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Congratulations Mr. Williams!

- 3rd Place - Bruno Wijman

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​  3rd place prize

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​Congratulations Mr. Wijman!



A special thank you to the potters that donated pots for these EBPC 2021 GAMES. 

This was GAME 2. Please look out for & participate in the upcoming votes for GAME 6 and GAME 1! 
And finally a huge thank you to everyone for your support over the past 5 years, and for voting & sending in your photographs for these 2021 GAMES.
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Calling all Pot Collectors!!       ... See your treasured pot at Europe's largest pot display!!

5/11/2019

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If you like to see your favourite pot on display at Europe's largest and most prestigious bonsai exhibition, the Trophy Exhibition in Belgium, please contact Alex Rudd of the EBPC on Alex@EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com, with three images of the pot, and a brief description including maker and approximate age. 

We are determined to create the most impressive and educational display possible, so please get in touch, and share your passion with others!

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EBPC Pot Display at 'Best of XX years Trophy' Belgium, 2019. 100 of the finest Asian & European pots of the past 250 years, from private European collections.

Selected pots will also be recorded for all time in the highly regarded Trophy book, from Bonsai Association Belgium. 
The 2019 book has approximately 50 pages dedicated to the pot display alone. 

... To get your copy of the 2019 book, please contact secretaris@bonsaiassociation.be . 

Many thanks!
Alex
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European Bonsai San 2019  - An EBPC Perspective

16/10/2019

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One of the very best Bonsai Exhibitions on the European circuit is now over again for another year - but what a weekend it was! 
Here is a brief overview of parts of the show from the EBPC perspective. 


Although an 18 hours round trip (driving) from London, the EBPC always supports this great event, which brings together friends, enthusiasts, and some of the best bonsai trees from across Europe. Set in beautiful French countryside, the exhibition is in one large open room, with huge vaulted ceiling beams like the hull of a ship, and high windows that allow light to flood in; perfect for viewing some of Europe's finest specimen bonsai and catching up with friends and other enthusiasts that visit from every corner of the globe!

EBPC Trade Stand

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The EBPC Trade Stand EBSS '19
The EBPC trade stand, as in previous years, is quite imposing at 30ft in length and is beautifully positioned, directly opposite to exhibition trees, yet with maximum space for enthusiasts to browse in comfort.  Pots by over 20 EBPC member potters were available on the stand, the main focus this year was on new pots by: Bryan Albright, Ian Baillie, Me & Raimondi, Guerao and Walsall Studio Ceramics. 
Nanban pots by Bryan Albright of England.
Pots by Ian Baillie of Scotland.
Pots by Me & Raimondi of Slovenia.
30 foot of great pots by many of Europe's greats.
The EBPC had on offer a variety of fantastic new pots from many of europe's leading potters, and enjoyed a very fun and successful weekend trading. We would like to thank not only our customers, both returning and new, but also the fantastic EBPC potter members for creating such wonderful pots especially for the EBPC and its customers; many great pieces were snapped up, and we look forward to seeing more photographs soon in 'Trees in EBPC pots'!  (Please don't forget to send them in! )

EBPC Focus: EBSS Exhibition trees in European made bonsai pots

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EBPC member Sabine Besnard with the incredible trophy she made.
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Winning tree - EBPC Award for 'Best Match European Pot and Tree''
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Martin Nielson receiving the award EBPC for 'Best Match European Pot and Tree'
In recent years at high level shows such as this, there has been a noticeable increase in the quality of not just the trees, but also the bonsai pots chosen. Many more bonsai artists and hobbyists are learning to appreciate the intricate attributes of high quality bonsai pots and the benefit of their appropriate use.
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This year, a large number of the trees in the exhibition were in high quality European bonsai pots, in addition to Japanese or antique Chinese containers, which made selecting the 'EBPC Best Match European Pot and Tree' winner a difficult task. After much deliberation however, three of the EBPC member potters and myself all agreed on the eventual outcome. 

A selection of the trees in European pots we admired or found interesting:
Which were your favourite Pot / Tree combinations?

EBPC Award for the 'EBSS Best Match Bonsai Pot and Tree 2019'

This award focuses on the best combination of pot with tree, rather than the best tree or pot in themselves. Myself and 3 EBPC member potters were looking for a balanced harmonious coupling of tree and pot, whereby the pot enhances the overall image and characteristics of the tree, without being an overriding focal point in itself. 
As can be seen above, many of the trees were beautifully paired with their European pots, so this was a difficult call to make, however, each of the judges were in agreement on the winner - this beautiful Ulmus Carpinifolie in a shallow rectangular Bryan Albright bonsai pot by Martin Nielson of Denmark. 

An explanation of our thoughts ... 
- The width of the pot is perfect; it does not 'clash' with the foliage by being the same width, and as the tree is taller than it is wide, the pot width is less than the width of the foliage spread, and by just the right amount.
- The shallow profile of this pot gives this composition a landscape impression of a tree in an open field.
- The shallow pot depth also enhances the trunk of the tree. 
- The straight lines of the rectangle balance the composition and harmonise with the feminine characteristics of the tree.
- This shape does not clash with the round foliage mass as a round pot might.
- The soft glaze in blue with hints of light browns compliments beautifully the colours of the autumnal turning leaves. 
- The 'shibui' form of the pot, together with this soft yet vibrant glaze, do not overpower the tree - but act to emphasise the trunk and the beautiful colour within the well ramified foliage mass. 
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The Trophy for this category was made by the fantastic potter; EBPC member, Sabine Besnard and depicts a 'pot & Prunus mume branch in flower,' sculpted from clay and mounted on a beautiful piece of hardwood, with laser inscribed lettering and the stamp marks of Sabine Besnard and the EBPC. 
 
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We offer a huge thank you to Sabine for making this wonderful award, and congratulations to Martin, who not only won this award for this tree, but also that of 'Best Bonsaist', which takes into account the techniques and dedication required along the incredible 20 years journey in creating this bonsai from collected material.

This has covered of course just a fraction of what was on offer at this great exhibition. As a trader it is hard to see or record all of the show, and I was unable to look in on for example the demonstrations by world-leading bonsai artists; Bjorn Bjorholm, Raffael Torres and Jan Culek, although im sure you will find many other blogs about those. 

There were also around 10 EBPC potter members trading themselves, and it was wonderful to catch up with them and our customers and friends from around Europe. A final thank you must go out to the incredible organisers of this event, Fred and Stephanie Chenal, whose tireless work throughout the year make it possible for so many to gain enjoyment from such a well organised and friendly event. ... See you next year!
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European Bonsai San Exhibition (EBBS) at Saulieu - Next weekend, the 12th/13th October 2019!!

6/10/2019

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     The EBPC are very excited to be attending and supporting one of Europe's premiere shows, and one of our personal favourites - the EBBS in Saulieu France next weekend. This is an open hall exhibition with everything in one enormous room. The ex-cattle market has imposing vaulted ceiling beams and ample light flooding in, making it an ideal venue. 
This exhibition has improved year on year and the standard of trees, demonstrations and traders is superb. The organisers have also done an incredible job creating a show with a warm friendly atmosphere. 
With many of Europe's finest trees on show, and demonstrators on the level of Bjorn Bjorholm, Mauro Stemberg, and Jan Culek, including many other attractions (superb new EBPC pots for example!) this is a show not to be missed!  
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A beautiful handmade EBPC trophy kindly made by leading ceramist Sabine Besnard of France will be awarded to the winner of the category 'Best European Bonsai Pot and Tree Combination'. ​ The trophy is of an Ume branch in flower ,with a matching bowl on wood, and is laser etched and has both the stamps of Sabine and the EBPC.
As with each year, the EBPC will also donate a prize for the increasingly popular 'Tombola raffle'. This year a stunning pot by the fantastic and highly skilled artist, Ian Baillie of Scotland will be donated and taken home by one lucky winner. 
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We are especially excited about the EBPC trade stand this year, as we ave had some fantastic new pots in especially for this event, by some of the most sought after artists in Europe! .. Be sure to stop by the stand and say 'hi'!
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Thank you for reading and we hope to see you there! 
Alex
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    • GLOSSARY of terms
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      • TABLE & DAIZA MAKERS >
        • Doug Mudd Bonsai Tables
        • D. R. Bonsai Tables
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        • Imbo Bonsai Tables
        • Sandro - Kawasemi Studios
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      • POTTERS - Austria
      • POTTERS - Belgium >
        • Flow Studio
      • POTTERS - Czech >
        • Tom Benda
        • Jiri Konopac
        • K.M Bonsai Pots
        • ​Miroslav Znamenáček
      • POTTERS - Denmark >
        • E.B.L. Pots
      • Potters - England >
        • Bryan Albright
        • China Mist
        • Dragonfly Bonsai Pots
        • Erin Bonsai Pots
        • Miroslav Kolar
        • P.A.S. Pottery
        • Stone Monkey Ceramics
        • Suteki
        • Walsall Studio Ceramics
      • Potters - France >
        • Amdouni Bonsai Pots
        • Bruno Auvinet
        • FURO - Florent Coirier
        • Lotus Bonsai Studio
        • Pierre Rousseau
        • Sabine Besnard
        • Terre en Vadrouille
      • Potters - Germany >
        • M.B.Bonsaischalen
        • Englert Keramik
        • Roman Husmann Bonsai Pots
        • Walter Venne
      • POTTERS - Greece
      • POTTERS - Italy >
        • Igor Carino
        • Yaruki Ceramics
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        • Kingdom Bonsai Pots
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        • Ian Baillie
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        • M J G Ceramica
        • Guerao
      • POTTERS - Sweden >
        • Carina Jern
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        • Holvila Bonsai Pots
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        • Marjian Mirt
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        • Kawasemi Studios
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