WEST HARTFORD WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Pot a Bonsai at WeHa Brewing
A two-hour, hands-on bonsai workshop at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co. where beginners pot a tree with all materials provided and leave with ongoing support.
Two Hours, One Tiny Tree: Pot a Bonsai at WeHa Brewing.
Set in the Elmwood neighborhood of West Hartford, Bonsai Bar at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co. compresses bonsai basics into a lively, two‑hour evening—pick a tree, pot it in a ceramic bonsai pot, learn practical styling and care tips, and tap into ongoing support through the operator’s Tree‑iage program.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on bonsai for beginners
In a two‑hour session you choose a tree, pot it, and receive focused instruction designed for first‑time bonsai makers; all core materials are provided and ongoing support is available after the workshop.
WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co. — cafe and taproom setting
The event takes place at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co., a small‑batch coffee roaster and craft brewery with a cafe and taproom in West Hartford’s Elmwood neighborhood.
A tree, a pot, tools and continued care
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing Tree‑iage support; the workshop also provides shared tools to borrow during the class.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The Bonsai Bar format is brisk and practical: across a focused two‑hour window you’ll select and pot a small tree, practice basic trimming and planting techniques, and leave with both the physical plant and resources for follow‑up care—an efficient primer for beginners and plant enthusiasts.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most out of this workshop
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run for two hours; please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and grab a drink—classes start promptly.
Bring any personal beverage you prefer; drink purchases are not included with the ticket. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little soil on.
Your ticket includes the tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; the workshop provides communal tools such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick for digging to borrow during class.
The event is hosted at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co. in the Elmwood neighborhood of West Hartford; contact the venue for underage entry policies.
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 a ticket because space is limited.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe—many venues are family friendly and allow underage participants with a parent or guardian; check the venue's UNDER 21 POLICY or contact them directly.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No. Drink purchases 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's included with a ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support; communal tools are available to borrow during the class.