FULLERTON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Tiny Trees, Big Delights: Build a Bonsai at Let It Brie in Fullerton
A two-hour, hands-on Bonsai Bar workshop where beginners choose a tree, learn basic techniques, and walk away with a planted bonsai and ceramic pot—perfect for a paired night out or a solo creative hour.
Tiny Trees, Big Delights: Build a Bonsai at Let It Brie in Fullerton.
Set inside Let It Brie — an artisan cheese shop with dining and a sunny patio — Bonsai Bar’s Fullerton workshop condenses the quiet, exacting craft of bonsai into a lively, beginner-friendly two-hour session where every participant selects a tree, learns practical potting and pruning tips, and leaves with a planted specimen and a ceramic pot.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on bonsai creation
Over a focused two-hour session you choose a tree, pot it in a ceramic container provided, and learn the trimming and styling basics—ideal for anyone starting a bonsai practice.
An artisan cheese shop with room to linger
The event takes place at Let It Brie, an artisan cheese shop that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, wine and light fare, with seating inside or on its patio—making it easy to pair a workshop with a relaxed bite or drink.
Beginner-focused instruction and follow-up
Workshops are tailored for novices and include two hours of instruction, access to basic tools to borrow, and ongoing tree support through the operator’s Tree‑iage program.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The session unfolds like a compact craft residency: arrive, check in, pick a sapling, and then work at a measured, social pace under instructor guidance—two hours of focused, hands-on planting and pruning with all primary materials supplied and select tools available to borrow.
THE MAKING
Hands-on bonsai creation
Over a focused two-hour session you choose a tree, pot it in a ceramic container provided, and learn the trimming and styling basics—ideal for anyone starting a bonsai practice.
THE SETTING
An artisan cheese shop with room to linger
The event takes place at Let It Brie, an artisan cheese shop that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, wine and light fare, with seating inside or on its patio—making it easy to pair a workshop with a relaxed bite or drink.
THE SUPPORT
Beginner-focused instruction and follow-up
Workshops are tailored for novices and include two hours of instruction, access to basic tools to borrow, and ongoing tree support through the operator’s Tree‑iage program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive about 15 minutes early to check in; bring the beverage of your choice if you want a drink. Primary materials (tree, ceramic pot) are provided and basic tools such as shears and a soil bin are available to borrow during the workshop.
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 every attendee must have their own ticket due to limited venue space.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees when accompanied by a parent or guardian; contact the venue directly for the specific under‑21 policy.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No. Drink tickets and purchases are not included with workshop tickets.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and get settled; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.
What’s included with a ticket?
Ticket holders keep the tree they pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and gain ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program; tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick are available to borrow.