Make a Tiny Tree Over Pints: A Two‑Hour Bonsai Workshop at Gilded Goat Brewing

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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.

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

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

THE SETTING

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.

THE 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.

THE LEARNING CURVE

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

1
Beginners & first-timersThe format is designed for beginners to learn the basics in a single session; note that every participant must hold a ticket and each ticket corresponds to one tree/seat.
2
Couples & friendsPairs or small friend groups can enjoy the social aspect of a brewery workshop, but each person needs a separate ticket and a tree of their own.
3
Families with childrenSome venues hosting Bonsai Bar events are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a guardian; contact the venue to confirm its under‑21 policy before booking.
4
Groups and private bookingsGroups should plan for one ticket per person because space and seating are ticketed per attendee; check with the venue on capacity and under‑21 rules for group members.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Arrival

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.

What to Bring

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 & Seating

Tickets are sold per person and correlate to available seating—one ticket per attendee is required and one tree per ticket is provided.

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, 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.