About the Session

Symbolizing harmony and coexistence with nature, Penjing is the art of creating landscapes in a tray to exhibit different scenes of nature in a miniature format. Learn the basics of Penjing, in this step-by-step and informative session held by highly respected and awarded Bonsai Masters – Nikunj & Jyoti Parekh. Through this session, you will understand the various Penjing styles and materials needed, along with a live demonstration on 2 methods of creating Penjing. You can attend the session if you are completely new to the art of Penjing or if you have been practicing it but are looking to gain more insights.

Let’s get to know Nikunj & Jyoti

Nikunj Parekh & Jyoti Parekh founded Bonsai Study Group of The Indo-Japanese Association in 1979. Being the largest such group with over 20 affiliated chapters across India and Oman today. Both have authored books such as Wonder World of tropical Bonsai and Wonder World of Bonsai. Both have given Bonsai Demonstrations at Conventions in many countries such as USA, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman and Kenya. Both are instrumental in publishing NICHIN BONSAI quarterly bonsai magazine since 1985 consistently. They have joined WBFF since 1989 and BCI since 2000. Both have contributed many features on Bonsai, gardening in publications, media and TV programs. They are the recipients of more than 60 International and National Awards. In 2009 both were honored with a Gold Medal at World Bonsai Convention in Puerto Rico for spreading art of bonsai throughout India and the world. In 2015 Nikunj was awarded by Government of Japan, ‘The Rising Sun with Silver and Gold Rays’. Check out some of their work here.

What you’ll need for the session

• 2 hours of your time
• A working internet connection

What you won’t need for the session

• No gardening tools
• No terrace space required
• No credit card details
• No prior experience in Penjing

Note: No need to register for this event. You can simply join by using the attend link or the following details on Zoom on 10th June at 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 986 7219 5017
Passcode: 142824

Are you ready to be part of the Gardening Community?