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Daniel  García

Daniel García

Madrid

Summary

Despite my experience so far in the world of bonsai over the years, I am fully aware that there are always new techniques and knowledge to discover, which motivates me to continue learning and perfecting my practice.

I have a genuine passion for creating bonsais that express nature in its most harmonious, delicate and natural form.

When working on a tree, I always concentrate on finding the perfect balance between the empty spaces and the volume of the masses.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Bonsai Workshops and Classes

Ikigai Bonsai
11.2021 - 04.2025

In 2021 Opening of our own Garden “Ikigai Bonsai”. I start with the maintenance of our clients' collections, private orders of design and transplants, as well as attending the most important bonsai congresses in Europe ( Trophy Bonsai in Belgium, Ube Bonsai in Spain, Culture Bonsai in Paris)from 2021 to 2025.

*Attendance in 2021 to the master class at the Luis Vallejo museum given by master Kazuo Yajima.


In 2022 i start teaching classes and workshops to different bonsai clubs in Spain, both traveling to their cities and bringing them to my own garden. Currently, I continue to give workshops.

Designer

Proyect " Ikigai Bonsai"
01.2019 - 11.2021

I start to work and design my own trees focusing on the project “Ikigai Bonsai” project together with my co-worker. The project is to offer the best quality of yamadori trees quality of yamadori trees, better quality of work and better quality of cultivation.

Worker and Student in a Bonsai Garden

David Benavente Garden
02.2013 - 12.2018

I work, study and train in David Benavente's garden. In 2017, I attend demonstration of the masters Takishi Iura and Isao Omachi. In 2014 I am a booth set up, demonstration assistant and translator at Arco Bonsai Congress.

-In 2016 i am demonstration assistant of Hotsumi Terakawa.

-In 2018 I attend the master class of the master Hiroaki Suzuki.

Education

High School Diploma -

Complutense University Of Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Occupation Carpenter
Madrid, Spain

Course On Handling And Application of Phytosanitar
Spain

Basic Photography Course
Miguel Pizarro School

Team Management Training
Madrid, Spain

Skills

    *I have a real passion for conifer design I am skilled in bonsai techniques such as wiring, placement, pruning, pinching and refinement of trees

    *More than 5 years transplanting Yamadoris

    *Good grafting techniques in pine and juniper species

    *Tree pest control I have been growing my own trees for more than 7 years

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Teacher of Bonsai Workshops and Classes

Ikigai Bonsai
11.2021 - 04.2025

Designer

Proyect " Ikigai Bonsai"
01.2019 - 11.2021

Worker and Student in a Bonsai Garden

David Benavente Garden
02.2013 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Complutense University Of Madrid

Occupation Carpenter

Course On Handling And Application of Phytosanitar

Basic Photography Course

Team Management Training
Daniel García