As part of our series of special events for Edo Style: Art of Japan (1615–1868), The David Roche Foundation is proud to host Rob Hatcher, one of the leading horticulturalists from the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, for a practical demonstration and talk on the Japanese art of Bonsai.

Over the course of the event, Rob will demonstrate some bonsai pruning, training and repotting techniques as well as the creation of a new bonsai. Then, to complement this practical demonstration, Rob will also give a talk on the more common styles of Bonsai and provide a short history of Bonsai, which will tie it to the Edo period. It was during the Edo period that the Bonsai came to prominence in Japanese culture and the west came to be introduced to it.

Please note: Tickets to see Rob Hatcher also include entry to Edo Style: Art of Japan (1615–1868) from 1–2pm on the day of the event.