Tiny Trees and Local Ales: Two Hours of Bonsai-Making at Epicure Brewing, Norwich

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Tiny Trees and Local Ales: Two Hours of Bonsai-Making at Epicure Brewing, Norwich

A two-hour, all-materials-provided workshop where participants assemble a starter bonsai in the taproom at Epicure Brewing—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

Tiny Trees and Local Ales: Two Hours of Bonsai-Making at Epicure Brewing, Norwich.

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

Create your own tiny bonsai in a lively brewery setting: pick a tree, pot it in a ceramic container provided, and leave with a complete starter tree after two hours of instruction—an accessible workshop designed for beginners and plant lovers.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Hands-on bonsai creation in two hours

Over the course of two hours you learn expert tips, choose your own tree, pot it in a ceramic bonsai pot provided with your ticket, and take home everything you made.

THE VENUE

A craft taproom in Norwich Harbor

Epicure Brewing is an independent craft brewery and taproom in the Historic Norwich Harbor district; the venue welcomes guests to make themselves at home and operates as a BYOF/MYAH taproom.

THE TAKEAWAY

Materials provided and ongoing support

Your ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and access to loaned tools; the operator also offers ongoing support for your tree through a Tree-iage program.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The session feels like a relaxed, social workshop in a neighborhood taproom: arrive, check in, grab a drink if you like, then spend two guided hours learning basic bonsai technique, shaping and planting your chosen tree with the materials and tools provided.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits — and where to take care.

1
Solo attendees & pairsEvery attendee must hold a ticket and cannot share a single ticket/tree—space is sold per seat, so solo visitors and pairs should each buy admission.
2
Families with childrenMany venues hosting Bonsai Bar are family friendly and may allow underage attendees when accompanied by a parent or guardian—check the venue’s UNDER 21 policy for specifics.
3
Beginners & first-timersThe workshop is explicitly tailored for beginners and plant lovers, providing instruction and the materials needed to leave with a starter bonsai.
4
BYOF visitors & dinersEpicure Brewing operates as a BYOF/MYAH taproom; food and drinks are not included with the ticket, and drink tickets are not provided.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Workshops run two hours; arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and get settled—the event starts promptly as scheduled.

What to Bring

Bring a beverage of your choice and any food you’d like (Epicure is a BYOF/MYAH taproom); the workshop provides the bonsai tree, ceramic pot, and access to loaner tools.

Logistics & Tickets

Tickets are sold per person and cannot be shared; drink tickets or food are not included with admission—contact the venue if you need clarification on under-21 attendance policies.

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—everyone attending must have a ticket because space is limited.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe. Most 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.

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 check in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.

What's included with a ticket?

You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot; the ticket also covers two hours of instruction, access to loaner tools (soil bin, shears, chop stick), and ongoing Tree-iage support.