Craft a Tiny Tree Over a Pint: Bonsai Bar at Asher Brewing, Boulder

BOULDER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE

Craft a Tiny Tree Over a Pint: Bonsai Bar at Asher Brewing, Boulder

A 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop where you pot your own bonsai, learn care basics, and enjoy organic brews at Asher Brewing — this guide explains what to expect and what’s included.

Craft a Tiny Tree Over a Pint: Bonsai Bar at Asher Brewing, Boulder.

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

Bonsai Bar at Asher Brewing folds hands-on micro-gardening into a lively two-hour session: pick a tiny tree, pot it in a ceramic bonsai pot, learn practical trimming and care tips, and take home a new houseplant companion — all inside a friendly, eco-conscious brewery setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Hands-on Bonsai for Beginners

Beginner workshops deliver two hours of guided, hands-on instruction so you leave with your own tiny tree and the basics of bonsai care; ongoing support is provided through the Tree-iage program.

THE VENUE

An Organic Brewery Setting

The event takes place at Asher Brewing in North Boulder, a venue that emphasizes organic brewing and eco-conscious practices, located off 63rd Street.

THE PRACTICALS

Materials, Tools, and Take-Home

All materials are provided with your ticket — you keep the tree and ceramic pot; tools such as shears and a chopstick and a soil bin are available to borrow, and workshops run for two hours.

What the day feels like

What a Two-Hour Evening Feels Like

Expect a brisk, social workshop: arrive, settle in with a drink, choose a sapling and pot, then spend two hours learning pruning, planting, and styling with instructor support — all within a relaxed brewery atmosphere that encourages bringing a friend and enjoying fresh organic brews.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits best.

1
FamiliesFamily-friendly format — Under 21 attendees are welcome, making it suitable for parents and kids where venue policy allows.
2
Parents with MinorsDesigned to accommodate under-21 guests in family-friendly venues, so parents can bring children to participate.
3
Mixed-age GroupsWorks well for groups spanning ages because the event is family friendly and explicitly welcomes under-21 participants.
4
Solo CreativesSolo attendees of any age can join; the family-friendly policy means under-21 solo attendees are also welcome where venue rules permit.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring the beverage of your choice if you plan to drink; workshops provide all bonsai materials and tools to borrow, and drink tickets are not included.

What’s Included

Ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree-iage support; tools such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick are available to borrow.

Timing & Arrival

Workshops run for two hours; please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and settle in.

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, and everyone attending must have a ticket because space is limited.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow those underage to enter with a parent or guardian; see the venue's under-21 policy or contact the venue directly.

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 event to get checked in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.

What's included with a ticket?

You keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree-iage support; tools such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick are provided to borrow.