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Bci Instructors Directory

BCI Bonsai Instructors

The objective of this guide is to provide BCI Member Clubs with a list of qualified instructors and teachers, who can demonstrate, lead workshops, deliver lectures, and adjudicate competitions on bonsai, viewing stones and related arts.

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Michele Andolfo | Italy He has trained over 300 students!
 
Pisith Ariyaamornkul | Thailand He has studied bonsai for over twenty years!
 
Massimo Bandera From Italy, Massimo has been dedicated to Bonsai since 1978.
 
Tony Bebb From Australia, Tony has been is a second generation bonsai professional since 1984.

 

 
Cheng Kung Cheng Master Cheng-Kung CHENG, the innovator of silk-fiber carving (Si-Diao) for bonsai, is the owner of 日友園 in Yunlin county, Taiwan.
 
Piotr Czerniachowski Owner of AKiNA Bonsai Centrum, founder of Bonsai Polska Club and leader of Sudety Bonsai Group.
 
 
Ravindran Damodaran India |In the year 2016 displayed nearly 15 bonsai at The International Bonsai Convention Mysore and got First prize and excellence award from BCI for the casuarina tree in the category of evergreen trees
 
Moshe Emergui Moshe is a landscape designer and an international keynote speaker specializing in Japanese gardens and multiple award winner for landscape design.
 
 
Enzo Ferrari Switzerland | He has received national and international awards, while the requests for his presence as a demonstrator grow daily
 
 
Yayat Hidayat India | In 1991 he was sent to Japan to learn bonsai in Chiba- Prefecture and later on for the third time in 1995 to Nagano – Prefecture.
 
 
Rudi Julianto Indonesia | He started growing bonsai as a hobby in 1987, he is self-thought and considers nature as his best teacher.
 
Tobie Kleynhans South Africa | I am editor and publisher of a monthly bonsai magazine that covers a wide range of topics, with the main aim of promoting indigenous species and local styles.
 
 
Ho Jan Lee Taiwan| Chairman of Taiwan Bonsai Association
 
Min Hsuan Lo Taiwan | Born in 中原園 Tien Wei Taiwan. His father built the family bonsai nursery in 1947.
 
Michael Siow Chee Long Malaysia | Founder president of MALAYSIA PENJING ART CREATION SOCIETY
 
Abdul Hakim Lutfi Malang | His work The raft-Casuarina-equisetifolia bonsai was elected as the runner up in World Bonsai Contest by The WBFF.
 
Jose L. Rodríguez Macias Since 2004, has conducted bi-yearly trips to Taiwan and Indonesia to learn advanced tropical and high mountain juniper bonsai design techniques
 
Mohd Bohori Bin Che Makhtar Malaysia | President of Bonsai & Suiseki Alliance of the Philippines
 
 
Frank Mihalic USA | 2nd Generation Bonsai artist
 
David Nguy | USA David Nguy has been referred to by the Golden State Bonsai Federation (Southern California) as “Mr. California Juniper II
 
 
Vaclav Novak Czech republic | He organizes seminars, demos and exhibits his bonsai trees in Czech republic and abroad.
 
Nikunj Parekh & Jyoti Parekh India | Both of us are co-founders of Bonsai Study Group of The Indo-Japanese Association, since 1979 and conduct basic, semi advance, advanced courses and teachers training courses on bonsai across India.
 
Mario Pavone Italy | He is artistic director of his "Bonsai Wood" School and holds lessons all across Europe.
 
Herden Pedrajas Sultan Kudarat Province | Deciduous tropical trees skill, prefers literati style and emphasis on trunk movement
 
Mangala Rao India | Enthusiastic and much acclaimed bonsai teacher from Pune, Maharashtra has being practicing bonsai art since 1986
 
Danilo Scursatone Torino, Italy | Processing of dry wood at the Castello della Rovere in Vinovo in 2016
 
Enrique Castaño de la Serna Currently he is the president of Bonsai tropical de Mexico where he is active in the education of bonsai Arts as well as full professor in the scientific research center in Merida.
 
Mauro Stemberger Italy | Founder of Italian Bonsai Dream
 
Budi Sulistyo Start doing bonsai in 1976. Joined the Indonesian Bonsai Society in 1982 and considered as one of the bonsai pioneers in Indonesia.
 
Marco Tarozzo | Venus, Italy He teaches techniques, aesthetics and exposure in his workshops
 
Tony Tickle | UK Tony has been working with bonsai since 1983, he specialises in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine.
 
Bruno Proietti Tocca | Rome, Italy Bruno Proietti Tocca | Rome, Italy
 
 
Carlos Tramujas He is one of the pioneers and best famous bonsai specialists of Brazil.
 
 
John Wang USA |From the California Bonsai Studio
 
Sebastiano Villante Italy | President of the Bonsai Club Vittori
 
 
Hugo Zamora Mexico | Traveled to more than 20 different countries around the world as a judge, and curator of private collections, giving demos and workshops.
 
 
Li Zhonghong Taiwan | Specialty: Juniper Silk Fiber Carving
 

Bonsai Clubs International — Important Notice

BCI 2026 Convention — Cancelled & Postponed

Status: Cancelled & postponed — until further notice

Bonsai Clubs International has been formally notified by the host, the Malaysian Penjing Art Creation Society (MPACS), that the BCI 2026 International Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — originally scheduled for 19–23 June 2026 — has been cancelled and postponed until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances, including the ongoing global fuel crisis and the withdrawal of anticipated funding and financial support.

This is a postponement, not a retreat from our shared commitment. Revised dates and arrangements will be announced through official BCI channels once conditions allow and preparations are confirmed. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.

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