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    • STONE OF THE MONTH
    • FEATURED ARTICLE
    • NORTH AMERICA
    • BOOK REVIEWS
    • CLASSROOM
    • CONTEMPORARY CORNER
    • INTERNATIONAL GALLERY
    • POEMS, PROSE AND PAINTINGS
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Archived Articles on Canadian Stones

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  • Cultivating Viewing Stone Appreciation: Bonsai Winnipeg’s Evolution

    The 2023 exhibition staged by the Bonsai Society of Winnipeg, Canada included an exhibit of 48 viewing stones, many as contemporary displays. The challenges encountered in the exhibition are discussed. 

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  • Tracking Down a Remarkable Canadian Spirit Stone…

    An extraordinary Viewing Stone, which turned heads about 12 years ago. It was entitled “In This Stone, the Spirit Sings.” 

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  • Remembering Arthur Skolnik - A Canadian Icon

    In addition to his skills as a Bonsai artist, Arthur was a noted expert on Viewing Stones with an uncanny eye for their subtle beauty. 


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  • Canadian Fairy Stones

    Found in various parts of the world,  they are known by many names. The Finnish people refer to them as “Imatra Stones”. In the Northeastern United States, they are known as “Clay Dogs” or “Mud Babies”. In Ireland, Scotland and Québec, they are called “Fairy Stones”. 

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  • Do You Speak to Your Stones?

    Stones send us a multitude of information and we must learn to decode and interpret this data to improve our appreciation.

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  • The Stories Stones Tell: Exploring Winnipeg Bonsai Society’s Viewing Stone Exhibit

    An Annual Bonsai Display has showcased not only the art of bonsai but also the captivating world of Viewing Stones (Suiseki).

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