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Make a Tiny Tree at Bonsai Bar — Two Hands-On Hours at Oak Street Brewery
A lively, family‑friendly workshop in New Orleans where beginners learn to pot and style their own bonsai in a two‑hour session with materials provided.
Make a Tiny Tree at Bonsai Bar — Two Hands-On Hours at Oak Street Brewery.
Bonsai Bar at Oak Street Brewery turns an evening out into a hands‑on craft session: over a focused two‑hour workshop you’ll pick a tree, learn basic bonsai techniques from instructors, pot your plant in a ceramic container and leave with ongoing support for its care. The setting is convivial and family‑friendly, with brewery amenities and casual games adding a relaxed social backdrop to the class.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two hours of hands‑on bonsai instruction
Beginner sessions are structured so newcomers walk away with a living bonsai: instructors guide you through choosing a tree, potting, and basic trimming and styling. All core materials are provided as part of the event.
A brewery atmosphere that welcomes families and pets
The event is held in a local brewery where attendees can sip sodas or bring a preferred beverage, play darts and enjoy a casual, family‑ and dog‑friendly environment while they work.
A tree, a pot, tools and ongoing care support
Tickets include a tree you select, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and access to continued help through the organizer’s follow‑up Tree‑iage program; basic tools and soil collection bins are available to borrow during class.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The session moves at an intimate, workshop pace: arrive slightly early to check in, then spend the planned two hours learning straightforward bonsai techniques, potting your chosen plant and trimming under instructor guidance. The brewery setting keeps the tone social and relaxed—bring food or a drink, settle in, and leave with a planted bonsai and instructions for ongoing care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run for approximately two hours—arrive about 15 minutes early to check in; sessions begin promptly as scheduled.
Bring your own food (BYOF) and your preferred beverage; drink tickets are not included with workshop tickets.
Tickets include a tree and a ceramic bonsai pot; the organizer provides borrowing access to 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/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and each attendee must have a ticket due to limited venue space.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow attendees under 21 to enter with a parent or guardian; check 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 workshop tickets.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in and get settled; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.
What's included with a ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot; the ticket also includes two hours of instruction and ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program.
What tools are available during the workshop?
Organizers provide items to borrow on site, including a soil collection bin, shears for trimming and a chopstick for digging.