Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Bonsai Bar at Funky Buddha Brewery

FORT LAUDERDALE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE

Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Bonsai Bar at Funky Buddha Brewery

A hands-on, two-hour beginner workshop to pot and style a tiny bonsai amid the lively Funky Buddha Brewery—this guide explains what to expect and what’s provided.

Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Bonsai Bar at Funky Buddha Brewery.

Duration
2 Hours
Location
Fort Lauderdale
Operator
Bonsai Bar
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Bonsai Bar at Funky Buddha Brewery is a focused, two-hour workshop that walks beginners through picking, potting, and styling a tiny bonsai while hosted inside a large, lively brewery space. The session supplies all materials and tools to get you started and includes ongoing support through the operator’s post-event program.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Hands-on bonsai basics in two hours

This is a beginner-focused, two-hour session where participants learn expert tips, pick a tree, and leave with a planted bonsai and a ceramic pot—all materials are provided.

THE VENUE

A lively brewery setting

The event takes place at Funky Buddha Brewery, a large brewery headquartered in Oakland Park, offering a social backdrop to the hands-on class.

TAKEAWAYS

Tools, a tree, and continuing care

Tickets include a tree and a ceramic bonsai pot; the operator also provides loaner tools and ongoing post-class support via their Tree-iage program.

What the day feels like

What the two-hour session feels like

Expect a compact, guided class: arrive, choose your tree and pot, learn trimming and potting techniques with borrowed tools, and finish with a planted bonsai to take home—framed by the social energy of the brewery.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits—and who should check details first.

1
BeginnersIdeal: the workshop is designed for beginners and covers everything needed to leave with a planted bonsai.
2
Friends & Date NightsWell matched: the event encourages bringing a friend and combines hands-on craft with a social brewery environment.
3
Families (check venue policy)Potential fit: many venues allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian, but guests should confirm the venue’s under-21 policy before booking.
4
Those seeking a BYO-beverage settingAppropriate: the class is hosted inside a brewery; note that drink tickets are not included with workshop tickets.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The workshop runs for two hours.

What to Bring

All materials for planting are provided and the operator provides loaner tools (bin for soil, shears, chop stick); bring any personal beverage purchases separately.

Logistics & Tickets

Each attendee must hold a ticket (tickets are per person and trees/tickets cannot be shared).

Booking Notice

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.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; contact the venue for their 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 event to check in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.

What is included with a ticket?

You keep a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing support through the Tree-iage program; the operator also provides loaner tools for the session.