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Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Bonsai Bar at Tox Brewing Company
A hands-on, 2-hour bonsai workshop hosted at Tox Brewing where beginners pot their own tree with all materials provided and take it home.
Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Bonsai Bar at Tox Brewing Company.
Settle into a community brewery and spend a focused two hours crafting a miniature tree. Bonsai Bar pairs concise instruction with a convivial venue: participants choose a tree, pot it up with provided materials, and leave with a living project and ongoing support for its care.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
This is a beginner-focused, hands-on workshop where each attendee picks a tree, pots it, and learns practical tips within a 2-hour session—designed so you walk away with your own tiny bonsai.
Held inside Tox Brewing Company
The event takes place at a brewer-operated taproom that welcomes guests to enjoy the brewery atmosphere while they work; bring a beverage of your choice for the evening.
Materials, tools and ongoing tree support
A ticket includes a tree you select, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and continued help through the operator’s Tree-iage program; shared tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick are provided to borrow.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The workshop moves at a steady, social pace: check in, choose a specimen, and then dive into potting and basic shaping under instructor guidance. In the span of two hours you pot your own tree, use provided tools, and get the fundamentals needed to begin caring for it at home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs as a focused two-hour session; organizers recommend arriving about 15 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Bring a beverage of your choice if you like—drink tickets are not included with workshop tickets—and comfortable clothing you don’t mind working around soil.
Your ticket includes a tree and a ceramic pot; shared tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick are available to borrow during the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree or ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and every attendee must have their own ticket.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Not necessarily. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees when accompanied by a parent or guardian; check the venue’s UNDER 21 POLICY if unsure.
Are drink tickets included with my purchase?
No. Drink tickets are not included in the price of a workshop ticket.
When should I arrive for the workshop?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and grab a drink; workshops begin promptly as scheduled.
What is included with a ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot; the ticket also covers two hours of instruction and access to ongoing Tree-iage support. Borrowable items include a soil bin, shears and a chopstick.
Will I get follow-up support for my bonsai after the workshop?
Yes. The workshop includes ongoing support for your tree through the operator’s Tree-iage program.