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styles were demonstrated to develop the skills and also to learn how to use their knowledge with a di erent perspective. Also, under the patronage of Master Budi Darmono Sulistyo, the Lake City Bonsai Association and Bonsai Club Bhopal launched Suiseki Foundation with Indian Bonsai Society, Mumbai. It was like a festival celebrating Peace and Prosperity beyond the borders since 2nd Oct was also the Birth Anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi.
Major attractions were the Kokedama weighing 50 kg and Bonsai Haat to bring a common platform from pre bonsai material, ceramics to complete bonsai plants for sale. Apart from this, there was On Spot Bonsai Making Competition and the winners among di erent categories were awarded. Also, to appreciate the e orts made by the gardeners, gi hampers were given to them as a token of appreciation. Bonsai lovers not only loved plants but also loved to enjoy life at its fullest. Totally di erent side of artists came up during their Cruise trip, visit to Sanchi and also they there lled with joy when they saw the di erent folk dances of Central India. In the end, the club has been awarded with the Best Exhibited Bonsai by Bonsai Study Group on Indo-Japanese Association, Mumbai.
There were around 12 States that attended our summit and they were namely: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orrisa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam and Rajasthan.
Rocknockers of the World Unite at Annual Symposium
Stonework Symposium 2016 is the 14th annual gathering of stonemasons, artists, professionals, patrons and enthusiasts hosted by the Stone Foundation. All are invited to participate in this event—part conference, part workshop, part family reunion—dedicated to the Stone Foundation’s mission: To Honor Stone, Stonework, and Stone Art.
Stonework Symposium 2016 is a dual venue event, beginning in San Francisco January 14-17 and continuing in Gualala, on the Mendocino Coast for hands on workshops January 18-28.
e focus of the Program while in San Francisco is the eory of Stonework in the public realm with an emphasis on Design & Appreciation. Venues include the venerable DeYoung Museum and Scottish Rite Temple. Attendees will then travel north on California’s Highway 1 to Gualala where the program focuses on the Practical Application of Techniques, new and old, with an emphasis on Building & Community.
Experience, enjoy and learn from interesting and informative presentations and demonstrations, tours, workshops, informal discourse, communal dining, competitive games, and camaraderie. is event is cosponsored by the Stone Foundation and Gualala Arts Center. More information can be found at www. stonefoundation.org and www.gualalaarts.org.
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