Rescheduled Hands-On Deadwood Workshop with Bobby Curttright at Kyoudou Center

A hands-on deadwood workshop led by Bobby Curttright was rescheduled from January 17, altering schedules for growers who planned to practice jin, shari, and uro techniques. The Kyoudou Center's January calendar now lists the current session date and ticketing details for the rescheduled class, and the posting makes clear the session focuses on practical deadwood craftsmanship suitable for beginners through intermediate students.

The workshop description on the garden's calendar outlined a full-day, in-depth curriculum on creating, carving, cleaning, and preserving deadwood. Instruction emphasized carving and shaping approaches aimed at producing natural-looking aged wood, along with cleaning and refining methods to brighten fibers and reveal texture. Preservation and whitening using lime sulfur and other treatments were included as explicit components, reflecting the technical, finish-focused side of deadwood work that often separates a good jin from a convincing one.

Participants in the session worked on practice pieces, with tools and materials provided by the organizers. Bobby Curttright is listed as the instructor and organizer, and the Kyoudou Center is the venue; ticketing and cost information appear on the calendar listing for prospective attendees. The listing frames the class as hands-on rather than lecture-based, so attendees could expect guided carving time and direct instructor feedback at the bench.

For the community, the rescheduling matters because deadwood technique workshops are in-demand and limited-capacity events. Carving, shari, and uro require supervised practice to build confidence with chisels, rasps, and stabilizing chemicals like lime sulfur. The workshop’s inclusion of cleaning and brightening methods offers practical payoffs for tree presentations, particularly for species where contrast between live vein and deadwood defines the silhouette. Beginners benefit from structured, tool-forward practice, while intermediate students gain refinements in texture and preservation protocol.

Logistics and accessibility remain straightforward: the Kyoudou Center calendar lists the updated session date, ticketing details, and cost. Tools and materials were noted as provided, lowering the barrier for newcomers who may not yet own specialized carving equipment. Bobby Curttright’s role as organizer gives attendees a clear contact point through the center’s listing for questions about skill level, workshop format, or follow-up sessions.

Check the Kyoudou Center calendar for the listed session date and ticketing specifics; expect guided bench time on practice pieces, focused instruction in jin, shari, and uro, and hands-on demonstrations of lime sulfur preservation so you can take deadwood skills back to your own trees.