MANDEVILLE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Make a Tiny Tree Over Cocktails: Bonsai Bar at Noir Bistrot
A social, beginner-friendly 2-hour workshop at Noir Bistrot where you pick, pot and take home your own bonsai—useful for planning what to expect and what’s provided.
Make a Tiny Tree Over Cocktails: Bonsai Bar at Noir Bistrot.
Set in Noir Bistrot’s European‑themed cocktail room and pet‑friendly outdoor courtyard, Bonsai Bar is a lively, social workshop that walks beginners through every step of creating a tiny bonsai to take home. The session blends hands‑on instruction with a relaxed bar atmosphere, making it as much a night out with friends as an introduction to a new craft.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two hours to make and keep your own bonsai
This beginner workshop runs for two hours and includes the tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, tools to borrow and ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program—everything you need to leave with a stable starter plant.
European‑themed bar with a relaxed courtyard
Noir Bistrot offers a European cocktail‑bar ambiance and a pet‑friendly outdoor courtyard, pairing social atmosphere and curated wines with the hands‑on craft of bonsai.
Bring a friend, bring a drink
Workshops are designed for groups and friends to share the experience; plan to buy your own drinks (drink tickets are not included) and enjoy the communal atmosphere as you learn.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You’ll arrive at Noir Bistrot, check in, choose a small tree and then spend two guided hours trimming, potting and styling under instructor direction. Materials are provided and tools are available to borrow; the pace is social and suited to beginners who want both instruction and a relaxed night out.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and when it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run for two hours; plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Bring any personal beverage purchases; the workshop provides the tree, ceramic pot and access to tools like shears and a chopstick for digging.
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support; tools and a soil bin are available to borrow during the event.
Events are ticketed per person and start promptly as scheduled; contact the venue about under‑21 entry policies if needed.
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 their own ticket and tree.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow underage entry with a parent/guardian; check the venue’s UNDER 21 POLICY or contact them directly for details.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included; beverages are purchased separately at the bar.
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; the ticket also includes two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support. Tools and a soil bin are available to borrow during the event.
Are the workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginner workshops are designed to teach everything needed to walk away with your own tiny tree.