Jamie Prevosk
Jamie has practiced bonsai since the late 1990s, when he first discovered the art and was immediately hooked. He began teaching at the nursery in the early 2000s, and now enjoys helping a new generation of students begin their own bonsai journey.
He especially enjoys teaching the basics
Jamie wants new students to feel comfortable asking questions, making decisions, and learning through hands-on work. His workshops are relaxed and practical, with an emphasis on helping each student understand not only what they are doing, but what their tree will need next.
Students should expect to have fun and leave with a tree they are proud of — because they helped create it themselves.
What Jamie teaches
Junipers
Junipers are Jamie’s favorite material because of their versatility.
They offer opportunities for dramatic movement, foliage placement, and deadwood carving — allowing the artist to push the design creatively while still respecting the character of the tree.
Drawn to the trees other people walk past
Jamie especially enjoys collected material and trees without an obvious design. For him, the challenge is finding the movement, structure, and character already present in the material.
There is a particular satisfaction in turning an awkward or overlooked tree into something compelling. That same approach helps students understand that good bonsai does not always begin with perfect material.
Still studying, nearly 30 years in
Jamie began studying with John Romano in the late 1990s and continues to learn from him today. He has worked with many visiting artists over the years, and currently studies with both John Romano and Jennifer Price.
- John Romano
- Kenji Miyata
- Jennifer Price
Hands-on, welcoming, and built on confident decisions
Jamie’s goal is for each student to leave with a tree they love, a clearer understanding of the work completed, and a practical plan for continuing its development at home.