{"id":2725,"date":"2026-07-07T13:13:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2725"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:13:57","slug":"mike-lane-friday-july-17-7pm-gvjci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2725","title":{"rendered":"MIKE LANE – Friday July 17 – 7pm @GVJCI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

I write this monthly newsletter with a sad heart and a look into the future of your bonsai trees. In the span of a couple of months we have lost a couple of the pioneers of bonsai in the Los Angeles area.\u00a0First Al Nelson,\u00a0 Al was a wealth of knowledge and willing to share it with anyone willing to put the time and effort into achieving it.\u00a0Always a great friend to our club, whether by showing fantastic trees at our show or providing time to do demonstrations for our monthly meetings he will be missed.<\/p>\n

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The next is Shig Miya, the last of the California Bonsai Society\u2019s Iron Men. Shig was one of the teachers for the Marina Bonsai Club,\u00a0 a long time member of the bonsai societies of Los Angeles and a great friend to our club.\u00a0Both of these men were part of the large bonsai scene of Los Angeles, 100 years of\u00a0 knowledge bonsai knowledge should be appreciated.<\/p>\n

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We as bonsai enthusiasts should plan the future of your trees, do we need so many, who should get a tree, what to do with all the pots, stands, dai, stones, everything.\u00a0Yes I\u2019m getting a bit preachy. Sorry. I have too many trees,\u00a0pots,\u00a0stands\u00a0and\u00a0many dai, I really don\u2019t collect stones so that\u2019s a bit a relief.<\/p>\n

Thank you to all the club members who helped with the Plant Sale at the Gardena Valley JCI Matsuri. Dan, Mark, Mary, Autumn, Norman, Aki, Joyce we had an obligation with the center and you helped deliver, thank you again.<\/p>\n

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JULY\u00a0MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our July demonstrator will be CBS Visiting Artist, Mike Lane. Mike’s journey in bonsai began late in 2008, after receiving a small juniper as a gift. Following this tree\u2019s untimely demise caused by\u00a0ignorance, he\u00a0began looking for classes online and stumbled upon Wigert\u2019s Bonsai in North Fort Myers Florida, and\u00a0began working under the tutelage of Erik Wigert. After a short period of time, he\u00a0began assisting Erik\u00a0in both traveling workshops, regular classes, and all aspects of the bonsai nursery.<\/p>\n

In 2010 Mike was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1000 by the Bonsai Societies of Florida, by placing first in the states annual styling competition. Using this scholarship, Mike traveled with his teacher to Mexico for the 2010 FELAB convention where he met and learned from artists such as Mauro Stemberger, Min Lo, Robert Steven, Vlad Novak, and Enrique Castano.<\/p>\n

2012 marked the year Mike began teaching, starting with several workshops and demonstrations throughout the state of Florida, as well as teaching a monthly help session aimed at providing continuing education for students finishing the beginner and intermediate classes.\u00a0Over the years Mr. Lane has dedicated himself to primarily shohin, and tropical bonsai design and has been working toward spreading their appeal and understanding. He\u00a0has displayed at the state level several times as well as having his work accepted to the U.S. National Bonsai show on two occasions.<\/p>\n

Over the last 6 years he has traveled all over the country giving lectures, demonstrations, and exhibit critique visiting clubs in New York, Knoxville, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and New Orleans as well as many other states and cities. His\u00a0work has had the honor of appearing in the popular publication Bonsai Focus on numerous occasions.<\/p>\n

During the Pandemic, Mike expanded his services to include online and zoom presentations and has engaged with and taught students all over the world. During this time he continued traveling and did two, 15 day tours throughout Texas and Louisiana. 2022-2023 marked the launch of his website and education center, www.kitsunebonsai.com<\/a>. An online resource for classes, programs, and merchandise.Mike’s demonstrations are lively and educational and are not to be missed. See you there!<\/p>\n

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Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!<\/p>\n

Doyle<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 17 \u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Workshop\u00a0 \u2013 Mike Lane<\/p>\n

July 17 \u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting\u00a0 \u2013 Mike Lane<\/p>\n

August 1-2 \u2013 Orange County Bonsai Show \u2013 Four Son\u2019s Brewery, 12pm to 6pm, 18421 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach in the\u00a0 Barrel Room.<\/p>\n

August 15 \u2013Kofu Bonsai Kai \u2013 Annual Benefit Auction 6:30p, Anaheim Methodist Church<\/p>\n

August 21 \u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Workshop \u2013 Pedro Morales all things tropical<\/p>\n

August 21 \u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting \u2013 Pedro Morales<\/p>\n

August 22-23 \u2013 Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibit \u2013 Little Tokyo<\/p>\n

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