Craft a Tiny Bonsai in Two Hours at Abita Brewing

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Craft a Tiny Bonsai in Two Hours at Abita Brewing

A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you plant, pot, and take home a miniature tree—all materials provided in a lively brewery setting.

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Craft a Tiny Bonsai in Two Hours at Abita Brewing.

Duration
2 Hours
Location
Covington
Operator
Bonsai Bar
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Bonsai Bar at Abita Brewing Company is a lively, hands-on workshop in Covington where beginners learn and plant their own tiny bonsai before walking away with a finished miniature tree and the tools and support to keep it alive.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Two hours of hands-on bonsai instruction

Beginner-focused instruction guides you through selecting a tree, potting it, and basic trimming—an intensive two-hour session designed so everyone leaves with their own planted bonsai.

THE VENUE

Louisiana culture on tap

The workshop takes place at Abita Brewing Company, a social, family‑friendly venue where you can enjoy food, music, and a beverage of your choice while you work.

THE TAKEAWAY

Tools, pot, tree and ongoing support

Tickets include a ceramic bonsai pot and the tree you plant; shears, a soil bin and chopstick are available to borrow, and post‑event Tree‑iage support helps you care for your new plant.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

Expect a convivial two‑hour workshop that moves from a brief check‑in to tree selection, potting and basic shaping, all paced for beginners and held in the relaxed, social atmosphere of a local brewery.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits and what to consider.

1
Families with childrenFamily friendly—minors may attend when accompanied by an adult, making this a suitable hands‑on activity for youngsters under supervision.
2
Minors (under 21)Under‑21 participants can join with a parent or guardian, but cannot legally consume alcohol; non‑alcoholic options such as root beer are available for younger guests.
3
Adults who plan to drinkAdults aged 21 and over may consume alcohol at the venue, but you must be of legal drinking age to do so—plan accordingly.
4
Non‑drinking or sober guestsThe venue accommodates guests of all ages and drinking preferences; non‑alcoholic beverages are available for those not consuming alcohol.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Arrive ready to work for two hours; the event provides trees, a ceramic pot, and tools to borrow (soil bin, shears, chopstick).

Included with your ticket

You keep the tree and pot, receive two hours of instruction, and gain access to ongoing Tree‑iage support; additional drink purchases are not included.

Booking Notice

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 a ticket due to limited venue space.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Not necessarily; most venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees when accompanied by a parent or guardian—check the venue's under‑21 policy for specifics.

Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?

No. Drink tickets are not included with the workshop ticket.

When should I arrive to the event?

Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get settled; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.

What is included with a ticket?

You keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and gain access to ongoing Tree‑iage support; borrowing of shears, a soil bin and a chopstick is provided during the event.