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Josef Rauscher Studio

Workshop / 4–6 September 2026

September styling results

Styling result from the bonsai workshop near Vienna with Josef Rauscher and Václav Stropek. · Photo 01 / 91
From yamadori to an expressive bonsai — a styling result from the shared workshop. · Photo 02 / 91
Bonsai styling result on a stone by Josef Rauscher. · Photo 03 / 91

From 4 to 6 September 2026, participants worked together on their bonsai at Münchendorf Parish near Vienna. This photo series follows the styling work, practical discussions and the styling results from the workshop with Josef Rauscher and Václav Stropek.

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The workshop at a glance.

Topic
Developing conifer bonsai and carefully thinning deciduous trees.
Bonsai artist
Václav Stropek
Organizer
Josef Rauscher
Format
Bonsai workshop
Photo series
91 photographs

From styling to the workshop's styling results

The September workshop focused on developing conifer bonsai and carefully thinning deciduous trees. The appropriate work depends on the species, the condition of the tree and the next styling goal. At our workshops, the trees brought by participants are first assessed together with the bonsai artist. This discussion establishes the next steps in styling and care. Participants then carry out the agreed work on their trees with expert guidance. At the end, the work is assessed together with the artist. The photo series connects work on the trees with the styling results on the table. Yamadori and nursery stock offer different paths for bonsai development. Informal upright (Moyogi), literati (Bunjingi), twin-trunk (Sokan), cascade (Kengai) and semi-cascade (Han-Kengai) illustrate different design approaches. Rock plantings and rock creations by Josef Rauscher form a further focus. Tree and stone are considered together as a single composition.

Styling bonsai together

Shared moments with bonsai and focused work on the crown are part of the workshop. The nursery-grown juniper is developed step by step.

Bonsai styling result — from the bonsai workshop in Münchendorf.
Developing a nursery-grown juniper into bonsai — styling work at the September workshop.

The photo series.

91 photographs

01Styling result from the bonsai workshop near Vienna with Josef Rauscher and Václav Stropek.
02From yamadori to an expressive bonsai — a styling result from the shared workshop.
03Bonsai styling result on a stone by Josef Rauscher.
04Bonsai styling result — from the bonsai workshop in Münchendorf.
05Developing a nursery-grown juniper into bonsai — styling work at the September workshop.
06Yamadori styling with a flowing trunk line, developed at the bonsai workshop near Vienna.
07A shared styling result brings people together — workshop near Vienna with Josef Rauscher and Václav Stropek.
08Pine bonsai styling — from the bonsai workshop in Münchendorf.
09Twin-trunk style (Sokan) — styling result from the September workshop.
10Bonsai branch styling — learning together and applying it to your own tree.
11Bonsai branch styling — practical styling work in Münchendorf near Vienna.
12Two trunks, one composition: a twin-trunk pine (Sokan).
13Twin-trunk style (Sokan) — a styling result from the September workshop.
14Pine bonsai styling — developed at the bonsai workshop near Vienna.
15Literati style with character — a styling result from the September workshop.
16Bunjingi: the slender trunk line defines the character of this bonsai design.
17Cascade styling (Kengai), developed at the bonsai workshop in Münchendorf.
18Bonsai with deadwood — at the workshop near Vienna with Josef Rauscher and Václav Stropek.