EDMONDS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Tiny Trees, Tall Laughs: Building Bonsai Over Brews in Edmonds
A two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop at EdWay Taphouse where you pot and prune your own tiny bonsai while enjoying craft beer and bar games.
Tiny Trees, Tall Laughs: Building Bonsai Over Brews in Edmonds.
Bonsai Bar @ EdWay Taphouse turns a local taproom in Edmonds into a hands-on workshop: over the course of a lively two-hour session you learn potting and pruning techniques, pick a tree and a ceramic pot, and leave with a living souvenir and ongoing support for its care.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hand-on bonsai instruction for beginners
Beginner-focused guidance walks you through pruning and potting so you can walk away with your own tiny tree and the basic skills to care for it.
A taproom setting that doubles as a community space
The event takes place at EdWay Taphouse, a family-friendly Edmonds locale that emphasizes Washington craft beer alongside board games and outdoor activities like corn hole.
Tools, a pot, a tree, and two hours of guidance
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to lendable tools; ongoing support is provided through the operator’s Tree-iage program.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The evening mixes hands-on instruction with a social taproom atmosphere: you arrive, grab a drink of your choice, settle in for a two-hour beginner workshop, practice trimming and potting with borrowed shears and a soil bin, and then linger for games and conversation in a relaxed Edmonds setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run about two hours; arrive roughly 15 minutes early to check in and get a drink before the session starts.
Your ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree-iage support. The operator provides borrowable tools such as a soil bin, pruning shears and a chop stick.
The event is hosted at EdWay Taphouse in Edmonds, a taproom with games and outdoor activities; drink purchases are separate from ticket cost.
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 because space is limited.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Many 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 for specifics.
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?
Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What’s included with a ticket?
You get to keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree-iage support; the operator also provides borrowable items like a soil bin, shears and a chop stick.