EL SEGUNDO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Two hours to craft a tiny bonsai in the backyard taproom of El Segundo’s Sugar Monkey Brewing
A beginner-friendly, two-hour Bonsai Bar workshop where all materials and tools are provided and you leave with a potted tree and ongoing support.
Two hours to craft a tiny bonsai in the backyard taproom of El Segundo’s Sugar Monkey Brewing.
Set in the cool backyard of Sugar Monkey Brewing & Social Club in El Segundo, Bonsai Bar condenses the basics of bonsai into a relaxed, social two-hour workshop. The event is geared toward beginners: you pick a tree, use provided tools and a pot, and walk away with a tiny tree and access to ongoing support.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner-friendly, hands-on bonsai session
Two focused hours of instruction and practice give newcomers the basics of bonsai—selecting a tree, potting, trimming and styling—using tools and materials supplied by the operator.
Backyard taproom atmosphere
The session takes place in a backyard setting at Sugar Monkey Brewing & Social Club in El Segundo where participants can enjoy crushable beers while they work in a relaxed, social environment.
A planted tree and ongoing Tree‑iage support
Each ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing support through the operator’s Tree‑iage program.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event unfolds as a compact, social workshop: arrive slightly early to check in, choose your tree and pot, then spend the next two hours learning and practicing bonsai techniques with borrowing access to shears, a soil bin and chopsticks, finishing with a planted, portable bonsai and guidance for its care.
THE WORKSHOP
Beginner-friendly, hands-on bonsai session
Two focused hours of instruction and practice give newcomers the basics of bonsai—selecting a tree, potting, trimming and styling—using tools and materials supplied by the operator.
THE VENUE
Backyard taproom atmosphere
The session takes place in a backyard setting at Sugar Monkey Brewing & Social Club in El Segundo where participants can enjoy crushable beers while they work in a relaxed, social environment.
TAKEAWAYS
A planted tree and ongoing Tree‑iage support
Each ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing support through the operator’s Tree‑iage program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits and who should check policy first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops last two hours; arrive roughly 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and get settled.
Bring a friend and your beverage of choice if desired; the ticket includes a tree, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support. Borrowable tools (bin for soil, shears and a chopstick) are provided during the session.
Every attendee must have their own ticket; seating and space are limited so booking in advance is implied by the per‑person ticketing policy.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree or one ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and every attendee must have a ticket because space is limited.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops restricted to those 21 and over?
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow underage guests with a parent or guardian, but you should contact the venue for details about the under‑21 policy.
Are drink tickets included with the 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 start time to check in and get a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What is included with a ticket?
You get to keep a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support; the event also provides borrowable tools such as a soil bin, shears and a chopstick.