2024 Bonsai Open Judges

  • Clinton Nesci

    Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery (Ray Nesci Bonsai) since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president and taught at the School of Bonsai for many years where he shared his deep knowledge in a friendly and accessible way.

  • Sean Hood

    Sean is an extremely talented bonsai artist who has been practicing bonsai for over twenty years. From a modest beginning in a small nursery on the Central Coast and a period of study with Lee Wilson, Sean became a popular demonstrator whose work has been represented in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection in Canberra.

  • Allan Harding

    Allan began learning Bonsai some 20 years ago. In recent years his interest has shifted and intensified upon Chinese Penjing and he undertook classes and increased his learning through trips to China. He has also worked closely with the Chines Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour and helped maintain their historic Penjing Collection.

    Allan’s demonstrations are a rare opportunity to learn about Chinese Penjing, to discover more possibilities, and to experience its unique appeal.