FORT COLLINS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Make a Tiny Tree Over Pints: A Two‑Hour Bonsai Workshop at Gilded Goat Brewing
A two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop at Gilded Goat Brewing Company where participants build and keep a tiny bonsai with all materials and expert guidance—useful for anyone planning an evening craft outing in Midtown Fort Collins.
Make a Tiny Tree Over Pints: A Two‑Hour Bonsai Workshop at Gilded Goat Brewing.
Bonsai Bar transforms an evening at Gilded Goat Brewing Company into a hands-on craft session: for two hours, expert instructors guide beginners through creating and potting a tiny bonsai in a lively taproom setting, with materials provided and ongoing support after the event.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An approachable brewery backdrop
The workshop takes place at Gilded Goat Brewing Company, a family-owned Fort Collins taproom whose brewing mission blends art and science using Colorado mountain water and fresh ingredients—an informal, locally rooted setting for an evening of craft.
All materials, two hours of instruction
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree-iage support; the event supplies communal tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick for digging.
Beginner‑friendly, hands‑on, and supported
Beginner workshops are designed so attendees walk away with the knowledge to care for their tiny tree, plus continued support through the operator’s follow-up program.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The night unfolds like a compact, social craft class: check in, choose your tree and pot, and spend two guided hours learning basic styling and care while borrowing the necessary tools; you leave with your planted bonsai and access to ongoing support.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and the one hard rule to know
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run for two hours; please arrive about 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get settled—the session starts promptly as scheduled.
Bring a beverage of your choice if you wish (drink tickets are not included). The event provides the tree, ceramic pot, two hours of instruction and access to borrow tools like a soil bin, shears and a chopstick.
Tickets are sold per person and correlate to available seating—one ticket per attendee is required and one tree per ticket is provided.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person, not per tree—each attendee must have their own ticket due to limited venue space and seating.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; check the venue’s UNDER 21 POLICY or contact the venue directly for details.
Are drink tickets included with a Bonsai Bar 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 grab a drink; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.
What is included with a ticket?
You get to keep a tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and ongoing support via the Tree-iage program; the event also provides communal tools to borrow, such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick.