Speakers

Symposium Speakers


	Seiji Morimae– Japan Proprietor of “S-Cube” in Tokyo and Saitama, Japan, specializing in bonsai, suiseki and artifacts. He has a vast knowledge of Japanese aesthetics, bonsai and suiseki and combines them withhis fine taste. This is his third appearance in the United States.

	Kemin Hu– Massachusetts, USA Ms. Hu has been importing and spreading knowledge on Chinese scholar’s rocks throughout the world. She has written several books and freely shares her enthusiasm and her love of Chinese scholar’s rocks.

	Anna Rosenblum

	Sean L. Smith– Pennsylvania, USA Proprietor of Custom Oriental Woodcraft specializing in suiseki and daiza carving as well as stands. He has received awards for both his bonsai and suiseki and also makes containers. His exquisite daiza can be found in the finest collections around the world and have received the highest accolades in Japan.Arthur

	Arthur Skolnik– Canada Bonsai and suiseki authority and skilled daiza carver from Toronto, Canada. He is the proprietor of Shibui Landscaping and specializes in Japanese gardens using stones extensively. His articles, video and programs have been well received.

	Martin Schmalenberg– New Jersey, USA Head of Asian Studies at Blair Academy and long-time bonsai and suiseki artist. He brings information on the cultural, philosophical and aesthetic appreciation of stones to his educational programs which are presented around the country.

	James F. Doyle– Pennsylvania, USA Proprietor of Nature’s Way Nursery and a regular on the bonsai ecture circuit. His Japanese garden design work combined with his bonsai knowledge and skill and Japanese symbolism have enhanced his stone appreciation.

	Wm. N. Valavanis– New York, USA Proprietor of the International Bonsai Arboretum and publisher of International BONSAI. He is one of the preeminent bonsai educators in the US and travels around the world to share his knowledge and taste in bonsai and suiseki.

	Glenn Reusch– Virginia, USA