You’ve built the fundamentals—now let’s sharpen them. Kaikou Year 2 (2026) is about refinement, design decisions, and show-ready work with fresh eyes from visiting pros.
Why Year 2 hits different
- 4 guest-artist weekends included (4 of 8): Fresh eyes from top pros = new techniques, sharper critiques, and the “a-ha” decisions that unlock design.
- John Kirby (Confirmed)
- Julian Tsai (Confirmed)
- Refinement focus: Strategic pruning, wiring cleanup, deadwood/detail, silhouette & density management, repot timing, display choices—the moves that make a tree read finished.
- Real momentum: Targeted assignments, progress tracking, and clear next steps so your work doesn’t stall between workshops.
Format & details
- 8 workshops: March–October
- Tuition: $1,295 — 50% at registration, balance by April 15, 2026
- Curriculum & details: https://learn.nebonsai.com/
- Perks: 15% off hardgoods & 10% off trees on your second nursery visit (exclusions apply)
Who it’s for
- Year 1 graduates or experienced practitioners (by approval). If you received this email, you’re cleared for Year 2.
Seats are limited
We keep cohorts small so coaching stays personal.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
