MANDEVILLE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Hands‑On Bonsai Nights at Chafunkta Brewing
A lively, beginner-friendly bonsai workshop in Mandeville where you’ll spend two hours learning techniques and potting your own miniature tree — this guide explains what to expect and what’s provided.
Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Hands‑On Bonsai Nights at Chafunkta Brewing.
Bonsai Bar brings a hands-on bonsai workshop to Chafunkta Brewing Company in Mandeville: over the course of a two-hour session you’ll learn basics from instructors, pick and pot a tree, and walk away with your own miniature specimen and ongoing support.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner-friendly, hands-on instruction
The event is designed for beginners and runs as a focused two-hour workshop where participants learn core bonsai techniques and pot their own tree under instructor guidance.
A local brewery setting
Hosted at Chafunkta Brewing Company in Mandeville, the event combines a social, venue-driven atmosphere with hands-on plant work—guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice for the night.
Materials, a tree, and ongoing support
Ticket holders receive a tree they pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and continued support via Bonsai Bar’s Tree‑iage program; basic tools and soil bins are provided to borrow during the session.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Expect a lively, social evening: arrive early to check in, take a short demo from instructors, then move into hands‑on time selecting and potting your own tree with provided materials and shared tools. The session is structured to get every participant comfortable with the basics in a compact two‑hour format.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should double‑check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run two hours; organizers ask guests to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start so check‑in can be completed and seating arranged.
Bring your ticket and a beverage if you like; the event provides a tree, ceramic pot, and two hours of instruction. Shared tools and items to borrow include a soil bin, shears, and a chop stick.
The workshop takes place at Chafunkta Brewing Company in Mandeville; seating is limited and each attendee must hold their own ticket (one ticket per person).
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 a ticket; sharing a tree or seat is not allowed due to limited space.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+ only?
Maybe. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; contact the venue directly to confirm their under‑21 policy.
Are drink tickets included with my workshop ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included in the price of a workshop ticket.
When should I arrive for the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in and get settled; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What does my ticket include?
Ticket holders keep the tree they pick and a ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and gain access to ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program; a soil bin, shears, and chop stick are available to borrow during the event.