Adrian Bird 3 Year Programme

As a designer, artist, & musician, Adrian has always been surrounded by art & nature. From an early age growing up within the family’s varied horticultural businesses, Adrian developed a deep understanding of nature and its aesthetic beauty.

After graduating from Art School and working as a graphic designer for 10 years (whilst pursuing bonsai alongside), Adrian now works as a bonsai professional in New Zealand.

After travelling the world in pursuit of the best bonsai gardens, Adrian is currently building his own garden, named ‘Hakaru-en’. Using elements and inspiration from his favourite international gardens, Hakaru-en will showcase a distinctly New Zealand flora within the display of both traditional Japanese bonsai trees, and New Zealand native bonsai.

Alongside constructing and maintaining his own bonsai garden, Adrian maintains a growing number of bonsai collections throughout New Zealand.

Through teaching and demonstrating (both privately/for Bonsai Clubs) around the country, Adrian can help further the art of bonsai in New Zealand, taking it through to the next generation.

Adrian’s personal tree design tends towards the more sculptural, abstract forms to show age and beauty through adversity.