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Craft a Tiny Tree and a Big Night Out: Bonsai Bar at Cucina Povera, Miami
A two-hour beginner workshop that pairs hands-on bonsai instruction with a lively Italian bar setting—ideal for anyone who wants to leave with their own planted tree and basic bonsai skills.
Craft a Tiny Tree and a Big Night Out: Bonsai Bar at Cucina Povera, Miami.
Turn an ordinary evening into a creative workshop: Bonsai Bar at Cucina Povera invites beginners to learn the fundamentals of bonsai while enjoying the atmosphere of a Coral Gables Italian kitchen and bar. In a focused two-hour session, participants pot a tree, learn trimming and styling techniques, and take home a finished planting along with ongoing care support.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on Bonsai Basics in Two Hours
Beginner-friendly instruction guides you through choosing a tree, potting, basic pruning, and styling—enough to walk away with a cultivated tiny tree and a foundation of bonsai skills.
An Italian Kitchen Meets a Creative Night Out
The event takes place at a local Italian venue in Coral Gables, where curated wines and handcrafted cocktails set a convivial backdrop for learning and socializing.
Tools, a Pot, and Long-Term Support
Tickets include a ceramic bonsai pot and the tree you pick; the operator also lends essential tools for the session and offers ongoing support through a Tree-iage program.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The session moves quickly but deliberately: check in, choose your tree and pot, borrow shears and soil tools, and follow step-by-step instruction to prune, pot, and style your tiny tree. Expect a social, bar-style atmosphere where drinks are available but not included with the ticket, and the instructor guides the group through two hours of hands-on bonsai introduction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this evening—and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each ticket covers a tree you select, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing support via the Tree-iage program. Borrowed items provided during the workshop include a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick for digging.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree or ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and every attendee must have their own ticket because venue space is limited.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops restricted to ages 21 and over?
Not necessarily; while some venues may be 21+, most venues are family friendly and may allow those under 21 to attend with a parent or guardian—contact the venue for its specific under-21 policy.
Are drinks included with the workshop ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included in the price of a workshop ticket.
When should I arrive for the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and get settled; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What do I get to take home from the workshop?
You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot; the session also includes two hours of instruction and access to ongoing Tree-iage support.
What tools are provided during the workshop?
Organizers provide a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick for digging to borrow during the session.