NEW ORLEANS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Craft a Tiny Tree in Two Hours at Port Orleans Brewing Co.
A hands-on, beginner-friendly bonsai workshop held at Port Orleans Brewing Co.; this guide explains what to expect, what’s provided, and the venue’s simple policies.
Craft a Tiny Tree in Two Hours at Port Orleans Brewing Co..
Bonsai Bar brings a lively, two-hour, beginner-focused bonsai workshop to Port Orleans Brewing Co. in New Orleans—an event where attendees pick a plant, use provided materials and tools, receive expert instruction, and leave with a finished miniature tree and ongoing support.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner-friendly, hands-on instruction
The Bonsai Bar session is built for newcomers: two hours of guided, practical coaching that walks you through choosing and styling a tiny tree so you leave with a complete project.
All materials and basic tools provided
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, and the use of shared tools and soil bins—everything needed to complete your bonsai during the session.
A workshop set inside a craft-brewery atmosphere
The event takes place at Port Orleans Brewing Company, a locally rooted craft brewery that hosts community events alongside its rotating beer offerings.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Expect a social, hands-on evening: arrive, pick your plant, and spend two structured hours shaping and potting your bonsai under expert guidance—bring a friend and a beverage of choice if you like.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits best, and who should check restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours; arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and settle before the session begins.
All core materials are provided and included with your ticket: a tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot. Shared tools and soil bins are available to borrow; bring any personal beverages you prefer (drink tickets are not included).
Tickets are sold per person and cannot be shared; confirm the venue’s under-21 policy if you plan to bring minors.
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 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/guardian; contact the venue to confirm its under-21 policy.
Are drink tickets included with the workshop ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included in the price of a workshop ticket.
When should I arrive for the workshop?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in and get settled; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What’s included with a workshop ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot; the workshop provides two hours of instruction and access to shared tools and soil bins; ongoing support is offered via the Tree-iage program.
What tools and supplies will I use during the class?
Organizers provide and allow borrowing of essentials such as a soil bin, shears, and a chop stick for digging; core materials to complete the bonsai are included with the ticket.