NORWICH WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run two hours; arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and get settled—the event starts promptly as scheduled.
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.
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.
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.