LIVE DEMO: Tony Fajarillo styles a Terayama Collection bonsai

Name: LIVE DEMO: Tony Fajarillo styles a Terayama Collection bonsai
Start: 2025-09-27T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-27T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Bonsai Northwest

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Bonsai Northwest | Puyallup, WA

Join us at Bonsai Northwest for a special live bonsai demonstration with Pacific Northwest artist Tony Fajarillo. Tony will style a tree from the historic Terayama Family collection, sharing how he evaluates the material, envisions its structure, and executes the wiring and styling process for our climate.
In this session you'll learn:
• How Tony reads the trunk, branch options and movement to plan a design
• Wiring techniques for structure vs. refinement
• Seasonal timing for Zone 8 (wet winters, dry mild summers)
• Aftercare for styled conifers in the Pacific Northwest
Who it’s for:
Curious beginners, study‑group regulars, and anyone who loves great bonsai material and wants to see an expert’s decision‑making in real time.
Logistics:
• Cost: Free—this is a public demo and everyone is welcome.
• When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (doors open 10:30).
• Where: Bonsai Northwest, 10716 State Route 162 E, Puyallup, WA 98374.
• Seating: First‑come, first‑served; RSVP here on Facebook to help us plan.
• Recording: We’re planning to record and live‑stream parts of the demo on Instagram.
• Bonus sessions: Tony will also be available at Bonsai Northwest on Sept 19 and Sept 25 for one‑on‑one styling/wiring appointments ($85/hour plus materials). Contact 206‑242‑8244 or [email protected] to schedule a slot.
• Tree reveal: Tony hasn’t picked the exact tree yet—expect a surprise selection from the Terayama collection!
• Parking: On‑site lot; overflow street parking nearby.
About Tony:
Tony Fajarillo (aka Bonsaiko) is a Seattle‑area bonsai artist, educator and community leader. He has taught classes at BNW and the Pacific Bonsai Museum, served as past president of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and is recognised as a leading voice in the region’s thriving bonsai scene.
About the Terayama Collection:
Started from seed over 50 years ago by Kimiyo Terayama and later tended by her son Jun in Seattle, these trees are a living legacy of the Terayama family and the Pacific Northwest bonsai community.