Today’s episode is part one of a two-part conversation. Join Kevin as he sits down with iconic stand maker Austin Heitzman for a deep dive into all things woodworking and stand building, the cultural connections between America and Japan, and how tables and stands function as an artistic medium in their own right. We also explore Austin’s philosophies on art, life, and much more. The video version is coming soon. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are coming soon. Whether this is your first time listening or you’ve been with us from the very beginning, thank you so much for being part of this amazing community. If you have feedback, ideas, or suggestions, send them our way at bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com—and be sure to subscribe, like, comment, and share the episode to help keep the conversation going. And if you want to hang out with us in real time, join our Discord channel, Bonsai Time Podcast Chat. Let’s jump in… and always remember: Bonsai ON! See you in the next episode! Guest Info: Austin Heitzman is a standmaker in Portland, OR, USA. Find his website www.austinheitzmanfurniture.com Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at invivobonsai.etsy.com, or go to www.InVivoBonsai.com and navigate to the consignment pottery and tree pages. Mailbag submissions/Community: NEW BT DISCORD Chat BT Facebook Group Support the Pod: Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Podcast Info: The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly! Find us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, our website, and our email BonsaiTimePodcast@gmail.com. Submit questions or pictures for future Bonsai Brainstorm episodes to our email, social media DMs, or here. Audio editing of this episode and music are by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them on SoundCloud and BandCamp. Host info: Ryan is a former bonsai apprentice of Elandan Gardens and current operator of In Vivo Bonsai nursery and educational operation in Columbus, OH. Kevin is a bonsai practitioner/teacher now living in Massachusetts. Kelly is a newer bonsai artist volunteering and studying especially in the Los Angeles area. More Bonsai Projects by Ryan: Read more about bonsai on his blog and learn more about his educational services here. Find Ryan's online-available bonsai products, seeds, tools, etc. here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide. Find Ryan on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as well if you need more bonsai in your feed. Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives.
