STUART WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Tiny Trees, Big Atmosphere: Bonsai Bar at Ocean Republic Brewing
A two-hour, beginner-friendly bonsai workshop held inside Stuart’s first independent craft brewery — all materials provided and every participant leaves with a planted bonsai.
Tiny Trees, Big Atmosphere: Bonsai Bar at Ocean Republic Brewing.
Set inside Ocean Republic Brewing, Stuart’s first independent craft brewery, Bonsai Bar pairs a relaxed, beach-inspired brewery vibe with a focused two-hour workshop where beginners learn to pot and style their own miniature tree. It’s an evening of hands-on instruction, borrowed tools, and a casual atmosphere meant for anyone curious about bonsai.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stuart’s independent craft brewery as a backdrop
Ocean Republic Brewing offers a laid-back, ocean-influenced setting—craft beer, community, and a venue that encourages you to relax while you learn.
Beginner-focused, hands-on bonsai instruction
The workshop is structured for newcomers: in a guided two-hour session participants pick a tree and pot, receive bonsai basics and tips, and use supplied tools and materials to create a lasting miniature.
Everything you need to start a bonsai
Tickets include a tree and ceramic bonsai pot to keep, access to borrowed shears and tools, and ongoing aftercare support through the operator’s follow-up program.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event unfolds as a lively, guided beginner session: over two hours you’ll be walked through selecting and planting a tree into a ceramic pot, borrow shears and other simple tools, and leave with both a finished bonsai and a plan for its care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is best for—and who should check policy first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run two hours.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get settled; this also gives you time to purchase a drink from the brewery if you wish.
Bring a ticket for each participant and any personal beverage you plan to consume; all bonsai materials and basic tools are provided or available to borrow during the session.
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 a ticket; trees cannot be shared.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Most Bonsai Bar venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; contact the venue directly to confirm the under‑21 policy.
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 start time to check in and grab a drink; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.
What’s included with a ticket?
You get to keep a tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and have access to ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program; basic tools and a soil bin are provided to borrow.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop lasts two hours.