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Bootstrapped Bonsai: Build a Tiny Tree at Powder Hollow Brewery
A lively, hands-on 2-hour workshop where you pick and pot your own miniature tree—perfect for beginners and hosted in Powder Hollow Brewery’s taproom.
Bootstrapped Bonsai: Build a Tiny Tree at Powder Hollow Brewery.
Bonsai Bar @ Powder Hollow Brewery is a compact, social workshop that teaches the basics of bonsai in an energetic brewery setting. Over a two-hour session you’ll learn practical potting and pruning tips, choose a tree and a ceramic pot, and leave with a living project and ongoing support for its care—all with no prior experience required.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on bonsai basics
Beginner-friendly instruction walks you through selecting a tree, potting it, and learning the essential trimming and styling techniques—two hours of guided, practical bonsai work with all necessary materials provided.
Taproom energy and games
The event takes place in Powder Hollow’s large taproom—opened on the original PHB rig—where the brewery’s game leagues and shared space with R Dee Winery create a social backdrop for creative work.
A living souvenir and support
Every attendee leaves with their chosen tree and a ceramic bonsai pot, plus two hours of hands-on guidance and ongoing care support through the Tree-iage program; basic tools and soil bins are available to borrow during the session.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Expect a relaxed, social workshop: attendees check in, grab a drink if they like, and settle into a guided, two-hour session where instructors demonstrate techniques and help everyone pot their own tree. The atmosphere blends casual taproom energy with hands-on instruction, making it easy to focus on the craft while enjoying the venue.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and where it might not fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a ticket for each person and consider arriving 15 minutes early to check in and get a drink. The event invitation suggests you may bring your beverage of choice, and drink tickets are not included with workshop admission.
All materials for the session are provided: you’ll pick a tree, receive a ceramic bonsai pot, have access to borrowed tools (soil bin, shears, chopstick), and benefit from two hours of instruction plus ongoing Tree‑iage support.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and each attendee must have a ticket; space is limited so tickets are sold for every seat.
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 them directly for details.
Are drink tickets included with my workshop ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included in the price of admission.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get settled; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What is included with a ticket?
Ticket holders keep the tree they pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing support through the Tree-iage program; basic tools and a soil bin are available to borrow during the event.