Mastering the Art of Bonsai: Growing and Shaping Techniques

Bonsai Styles: The Art of Styling a Tree

A course by Alex Mendoza , Bonsai artist and nursery owner

51 students

Audio: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese

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About the video: Bonsai Styles: The Art of Styling a Tree

Overview

“In this lesson, you’ll explore the most common bonsai styles. You’ll also learn the principles of styling your bonsai, including how to choose a style that complements your tree’s natural form and how to strategically shape it through wiring and pruning. ”

In this video lesson Alex Mendoza addresses the topic: Bonsai Styles: The Art of Styling a Tree, which is part of the Domestika online course: Mastering the Art of Bonsai: Growing and Shaping Techniques. Master bonsai art with step-by-step techniques for pruning, wiring, and repotting to create stunning miniature trees.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, we're going to talk about the different bonsai styles and the most commonly used. There are tons of bonsai styles but the ones we're gonna touch on today are 10 of the most common bonsai styles used today. Now keep in mind, all of these bonsai styles or at least most of them were inspired by nature. So you're going to be able to see these different bonsai styles. And you might even think of, Stiles or trees that look like this in nature. There are one or two different styles that were completely manmade. and you're not going to be able to see them in nature. but the ones we'...”

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Course summary for: Mastering the Art of Bonsai: Growing and Shaping Techniques

Level: Beginner
51 students
4 units
15 lessons (2h 27m)
4 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
DIY, Floral & Plant Design

Alex Mendoza

A course by Alex Mendoza

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Bonsai artist and nursery owner

Alex Mendoza is a bonsai artist and nursery owner based in Miami, Florida, originally from Guatemala. His journey began in childhood with a fascination for miniatures, which later evolved into a deep connection with the art of bonsai. What started as a therapeutic practice during the pandemic soon became a thriving business, drawing a wide audience through social media and earning recognition at state-level exhibitions.

Alex blends artistic intuition with horticultural expertise, guiding enthusiasts through the creative and technical aspects of bonsai cultivation. His approach emphasizes harmony with nature and long-term tree development, supported by a deep understanding of species care, pruning, wiring, and design. Influenced by artists like Peter Chan and Bjorn Bjorholm, he continues to share his knowledge through hands-on instruction, social platforms, and workshops aimed at building confident, thoughtful bonsai creators.