ALISO VIEJO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Tiny Trees, Big Brews: Build a Bonsai at Stadium Brewing Co. in Aliso Viejo
A two-hour, all-materials-provided beginner workshop where you learn bonsai basics, pick and pot a tree, and leave with a living keep-sake — this guide helps you plan arrival, what’s included, and age/ticket details.
Tiny Trees, Big Brews: Build a Bonsai at Stadium Brewing Co. in Aliso Viejo.
Bonsai Bar brings hands-on bonsai workshops into the social bustle of Stadium Brew Co. in Aliso Viejo. Over a lively two-hour session you’ll pick a tiny tree, learn basic shaping and care, use borrowed tools, and take home a planted bonsai — all inside a family-friendly brewery-restaurant environment stocked with a large rotating draft selection and plenty of outdoor seating.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
Beginner-focused instruction guides you through choosing a tree, potting it, and learning basic trimming and care so you leave with a living bonsai and two hours of bonsai wisdom.
A brewpub with room to roam
The event unfolds inside Stadium Brew Co., a full-service bar, restaurant and brewery in Aliso Viejo that emphasizes a large rotating draft selection and expansive, family-friendly seating.
Tools, pot and ongoing support
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing Tree-iage support; basic bonsai tools and soil bins are available to borrow during the event.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The workshop blends focused, hands-on bonsai instruction with the casual energy of a neighborhood brewpub: arrive, check in, pick your tree and pot, borrow shears and a soil bin, then spend two guided hours trimming, planting and learning basic care while you enjoy the venue’s food-and-drink atmosphere.
THE WORKSHOP
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
Beginner-focused instruction guides you through choosing a tree, potting it, and learning basic trimming and care so you leave with a living bonsai and two hours of bonsai wisdom.
THE SETTING
A brewpub with room to roam
The event unfolds inside Stadium Brew Co., a full-service bar, restaurant and brewery in Aliso Viejo that emphasizes a large rotating draft selection and expansive, family-friendly seating.
WHAT YOU KEEP
Tools, pot and ongoing support
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing Tree-iage support; basic bonsai tools and soil bins are available to borrow during the event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should check policies first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs about 2 hours.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get seated so the workshop can begin promptly.
Bring your ticket and a willingness to get hands-on; feel free to purchase a beverage at the venue (drink tickets are not included).
Your ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree-iage support; basic tools and a soil bin are available to borrow.
Stadium Brew Co. is a full-service bar, restaurant and brewery in Aliso Viejo with a large rotating draft selection and family-friendly seating.
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 everyone attending must have a ticket because space is limited.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe — most venues are family-friendly and allow underage entry with a parent/guardian; contact the venue for specific under-21 policy details.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No — drink tickets are not included with workshop tickets.
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 get to keep a tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and have access to ongoing Tree-iage support; communal tools are provided to borrow.
What tools are available during the workshop?
Organizers provide borrowable items such as a soil bin, pruning shears, and a chop stick for digging.