Bonsai Root Stand Carving Workshop with Sean Smith
Create your own handcrafted bonsai root stand under the guidance of renowned woodcraft artist Sean Smith. Working from a prepared wood blank, you’ll learn carving techniques and design principles while shaping a unique display stand for your bonsai or accent plant. Sean will provide demonstrations and personalized instruction throughout the workshop.
Later in the evening at 7:00 pm, Sean will lead our September Monthly Meeting with a demonstration on bonsai display, which is open to all.
Learn more about Sean Smith at Bonsai-Suiseki.com
Interested in learning more about the art of root stand carving? Read Adam Lavigne’s workshop recap, featuring Sean Smith, for an inside look at the carving process and what participants can expect. Read the workshop recap
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Type
Workshop
Materials
Participants should bring their own pots, tools, wire, trees, and soil.
Location
Doug Taylors’s Home
Please ask for address.
Sean Smith
International Bonsai & Suiseki Artist
Sean Smith is an internationally recognized bonsai and suiseki artist based in Marysville, Pennsylvania. Through Custom Oriental Wood-craft, he creates handcrafted bonsai display tables and carves daiza for collectors around the world. With more than 20 years of experience, Sean has studied extensively in Japan, earned numerous awards, and is widely regarded as one of the leading daiza carvers outside Japan.
Learn more about Sean Smith at Bonsai-Suiseki.com
Registration
Bonsai Root Stand Carving Workshop with Sean Smith
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Event Photos
Gallery images depict previous workshops and demonstrations conducted by Sean Smith. Photos are used for illustrative purposes only and were sourced from Sean Smith’s public Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bonsaisean. Actual workshop content may vary.
