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Meet the Owner: Robert Pressler
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Robert (Bob) Pressler is the President of the California Bonsai Society and is a well-renowned member of the bonsai community. Pressler's love of bonsai began in his childhood, training informally under Frank Okamura at the Brooklyn Botanical gardens. Pressler later moved to California in 1984, where he studied with Bonsai artists John Naka, Ben Oki, Harry Hirao, and other seminal California Bonsai masters. As their student, Pressler expanded his knowledge, honing his skills and allowing him the opportunity to teach with others.
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Pressler met Kenji Miyata in the year 2000 and has studied with him since. He became the owner of Kimura Bonsai Garden (Best of Northridge 2018, 2012) in 1996 and built it into a valued and credible resource for experienced enthusiasts and beginners alike. Pressler conducts classes, demonstrations and workshops locally and nationally, as well as hosts visiting world-renowned bonsai experts.
Pressler teaches students and aspiring bonsai artists of all ages, from as young at 5 years old to 93 years old. Additionally, he also does demonstrations, team-building events, workshops, exhibitions and events to bring the art of bonsai to new eyes.
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