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Josef Rauscher Studio

Bonsai Kreativ Club / Workshops

A day for
your bonsai.

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Time for your tree. Shape it together, learn new skills and share experiences.

For beginners and experienced enthusiasts. With expert bonsai artists in Münchendorf.

Josef Rauscher organises the Bonsai Kreativ association’s workshops in Münchendorf near Vienna. Bring your own tree or purchase one on site.

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Town / City
Münchendorf near Vienna
Times
09:00–17:00
Group
Up to 15 people / day
Participation fee
€ 80 / day
Václav Stropek and a participant examine a bonsai on a rock creation together

Working on your tree

A day for your bonsai.

  1. Arrive & discuss

    Welcome and a shared assessment of the trees brought along with the bonsai artist.

  2. Define the tasks

    The workshop leader identifies the next design and care steps.

  3. Break & exchange ideas

    Lunch break with optional food on site; coffee and cake are included.

  4. Work & finish

    Work on the tree continues and is reviewed together with the artist at the end.

Instruction is primarily in German; English is also available.

Josef Rauscher working intently on a bonsai during a workshop
Bonsai artist Yannick Kiggen and two participants examine the design of a pine during a workshop.
Workshop registration in three steps

01 / Select dates

Your dates.

Choose individual days, including dates from different weekends. Prices apply per day.

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19.–21 March 2027Václav Stropek

Booking opens on 01.12.2026
Václav Stropek, an internationally active bonsai artist and workshop leader from the Czech Republic, with a styled bonsai.

Václav Stropek

A bonsai workshop on your own tree.

Capacity
15 people / day

Repotting · Stone planting · Preparing for the season

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The active bonsai season begins in March. In this workshop, we focus on the key tasks that prepare our trees for the coming growing season.

Repotting

Our main focus is repotting. Together, we inspect the root system, carry out any necessary root pruning and place the bonsai in fresh, high-quality substrate. Correct repotting supports the tree’s vitality and lays the groundwork for healthy growth throughout the season.

Rock planting

This special design technique brings tree and stone together in a natural composition. You will learn how to choose suitable stones, attach the roots securely to the stone, and plan for the long-term development of these designs.

Preparing for the new season

We also cover the essential preparations for the new season: checking tree health, initial styling work, spring fertilising strategies, and care measures that support new shoots and growth.

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11.–13 June 2027Václav Stropek

Booking opens on 01.12.2026
Capacity
15 people / day

Deciduous trees · Conifers · Wiring and further styling

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In June, we focus on pruning during the growing season and developing our bonsai further. Together with Václav Stropek and Josef Rauscher, you will discuss the next steps for your tree and put the appropriate techniques into practice.

Deciduous trees: pruning for light penetration and thinning

For deciduous trees, we focus on pruning for light penetration and thinning dense canopies. You will learn how to reduce foliage selectively so that more light reaches the inner branches and buds. We discuss which leaves and shoots should be retained and which can be removed or cut back to support further development.

Conifers: reduction pruning and fine ramification

For conifers, we focus on managing new growth and developing a balanced branching structure. We discuss which shoots can be cut back and which should be left to grow for now. The approach depends on the species, the vigour of the tree and the stage of development of the shoots.

Wiring and further styling

We use wiring and guy wires to bring suitable branches into the desired position. You will learn how to choose the right wire for a branch, apply it correctly and shape the branches gently. We work on the arrangement of the branches and the continued development of your bonsai. We also discuss removing the wire at the right time.

The work carried out depends on the species, health and stage of development of each bonsai. We also discuss how to care for your bonsai afterwards.

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03.–05 September 2027Václav Stropek

Booking opens on 01.12.2026
Capacity
15 people / day

Needle care · Thinning · Wiring

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In September, we focus on caring for conifers and further refining our bonsai. Together with Václav Stropek and Josef Rauscher, you will assess your tree’s summer growth and current design. Based on this assessment, we choose the appropriate work for its continued development.

Conifers: needle care and shoot selection

For pines, we focus on needle removal. You will learn which older needles can be removed and which should be retained to sustain the tree and support its continued development. We also assess the vigour of different parts of the tree and select suitable shoots for further branch development. For other conifers, we adapt the care and shoot selection to the species.

Deciduous trees: ramification and canopy development

For deciduous trees, we look at how the branching structure has developed and how the branches are distributed within the canopy. We discuss where selective thinning is appropriate and which shoots should be retained for further development. We take into account the tree’s condition and the maturity of this year’s growth. We plan more substantial pruning for a suitable time.

Wiring and branch positioning

We use wiring and guy wires to bring branches and twigs into the desired positions and refine the structure of the canopy. You will learn how to choose the right wire, apply it correctly and shape the branches gently. We work on branch lines, the arrangement of twigs and the open spaces within the canopy. We also discuss checking existing wire and removing it at the right time.

The work carried out depends on the species, health and stage of development of each bonsai. We also discuss how to care for your bonsai afterwards.

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22.–24 October 2027Václav Stropek

Booking opens on 01.12.2026
Capacity
15 people / day

A bonsai workshop on your own tree.

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02 / Personal details

Your details.

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03 / Review & book

Review & book.

Review your details, then accept the participation terms and complete your booking.

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No payment is taken at registration. Josef Rauscher will send you a personal payment request by email later. Your selected days are secured when your registration is confirmed.

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Participation terms

Participation terms

Participation terms · Updated 10 September 2026 · Version 3

01 / ORGANIZER

Bonsai Kreativ association

The organiser and contracting party is the Bonsai Kreativ association, ZVR 1643311292. Josef Rauscher acts on behalf of the association when organising workshops. This registration concerns only the selected workshop days and does not establish association membership. Purchases from Josef Rauscher’s studio are agreed and billed separately.

Representation of the association: The chairman represents the association externally. Written instruments issued by the association require the signatures of the chairman and secretary to be valid; in financial matters (dispositions of assets), the signatures of the chairman and treasurer are required. Chairman: Josef Rauscher · Deputy chairman and treasurer: Karl Sperger · Secretary: Martin Müller · Deputy treasurer and deputy secretary: Josef Rauscher.

02 / REGISTRATION

Your binding registration

You are making a binding registration for the selected paid workshop days. Once your registration has been saved successfully, the Bonsai Kreativ association confirms it immediately on the confirmation page and automatically by email. Upon receipt of this confirmation, the participation contract is concluded and your attendance on the selected days is confirmed. No payment is made during registration. Josef Rauscher will send you a personal payment request on behalf of the association later.

03 / PARTICIPATION FEE

Services and fees

The amounts shown are total prices per person, including all applicable taxes and charges. Coffee and cake are included. Lunch is optional, costs € 15,00 and is not ordered through this registration. Purchasing a tree is also not included.

04 / PAYMENT

Personal payment request

Payment is made by bank transfer to the association’s account only after Josef Rauscher’s personal payment request. Payment is due within 7 days of receipt of that request. It will state the account holder, IBAN, amount and payment reference. The automatic registration confirmation does not request payment. Your places are taken into account in availability as soon as your registration is stored, independently of later receipt of payment.

05 / CANCELLATION & CHANGES

Cancellation and changes

For these leisure bonsai workshops with fixed dates, there is no statutory 14-day right of withdrawal under section 18(1)(10) of Austria’s Distance and Off-Premises Contracts Act (FAGG). Statutory rights in the event of non-performance remain unaffected.

For cancellation or change requests and questions, contact the association using the details below. If the association cancels, participation fees paid for the cancelled services will be refunded. Further statutory claims remain unaffected.

06 / DOCUMENTS

Keep your confirmation

The contract language is German. You can change your details and dates in the form before submitting. The automatic confirmation email contains your selection and these terms for your records. There is no public access to stored registrations; contact the association for a copy.

Association details and contact · Registration privacy information

For these leisure bonsai workshops with fixed dates, there is no statutory 14-day right of withdrawal under section 18(1)(10) of Austria’s Distance and Off-Premises Contracts Act (FAGG). Statutory rights in the event of non-performance remain unaffected.

The two confirmations become available after you select “Review details”. You can read the linked information now. Enter and review your details

The booking button becomes available after you have reviewed your details and provided the required confirmations. Enter and review your details

Location

Münchendorf.
Near Vienna.

The workshops take place at Münchendorf Parish : Hauptstraße 35, 2482 Münchendorf. The programme is particularly intended for bonsai enthusiasts from Vienna and Austria. Guests from Germany, Switzerland and Hungary also attend our workshops.

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