The Kaikou School of Bonsai is a two year program headed by John Romano that focuses on intensive bonsai study and practice. All facets of bonsai horticulture and artistic creation will be explored. Each class will focus on a specific task or concept essential to creating beautiful and healthy bonsai. Proper repotting, design, correct wiring and pruning techniques, etc will be studied. Each student will be given a basic course outline, assignments and supervision.
The Kaikou School is founded on the belief that the health of our bonsai is always the number one priority.
Year 2 goals are:
You've built the fundamentals. Year 2 is about refinement, design decisions, and show-ready work with fresh eyes from visiting pros.
What makes year 2 special
- 4 guest-artist weekends included (4 of 8 sessions): top professionals, advanced techniques, sharper critiques.
- Focus areas: strategic pruning, wiring refinement, deadwood/detail, silhouette & density management, repot timing, display decisions.
- Momentum between classes: progress tracking and targeted "next steps" so work continues at home.
Year 2 Registration for 2026