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Tiny Trees, Big Brews: Crafting Bonsai in a Buffalo Taproom
A lively, hands-on two-hour workshop at Chandler Street Breweries where every attendee builds and takes home their own bonsai with all materials provided.
Tiny Trees, Big Brews: Crafting Bonsai in a Buffalo Taproom.
Bonsai Bar at Chandler Street Breweries turns an evening at the taproom into a practical, creative workshop: in a relaxed brewery setting you learn basic bonsai technique, choose a tree and a ceramic pot, and spend two hours assembling a tiny, portable landscape to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
Beginner-friendly instruction guides each participant through soil, pruning and potting so everyone leaves with a living bonsai and practical care guidance.
A taproom backdrop for creative evenings
The workshop is hosted inside Chandler Street Breweries, a community-focused taproom that pairs experimental and award-winning beers with an inviting atmosphere for groups and newcomers.
Everything you need — and keep
Tickets include a tree you select, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing support through Bonsai Bar’s Tree-iage program; shared tools such as shears and soil bins are provided to borrow.
What the day feels like
An evening of focused, social craft
Over the course of two hours, the event flows from check-in and socializing in the taproom to step-by-step instruction: you pick your sapling and pot, learn basic trimming and potting techniques, and finish with a planted bonsai to take home and care for with ongoing support.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this two-hour, instructor-led workshop.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All bonsai materials and key tools are provided and included with your ticket; you will receive a tree, a ceramic pot and two hours of instruction, and may borrow shared tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chop stick.
Workshops last two hours; arrive about 15 minutes early to check in so the session can start promptly.
Tickets are required per person; verify the venue’s under-21 policy with the operator or venue before purchasing if minors will attend.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person; each attendee must have their own ticket.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; check the venue’s UNDER 21 POLICY or contact the venue directly for specifics.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included with Bonsai Bar event tickets.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in and get settled; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What is included with a ticket?
A ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing support through the Tree-iage program; shared tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chop stick are available to borrow.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs for two hours.