Two hours to your own tiny tree: Bonsai Bar at Campsite Brewing in Covina

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Two hours to your own tiny tree: Bonsai Bar at Campsite Brewing in Covina

A hands‑on, two‑hour beginner workshop at Campsite Brewing where all materials are provided and you take home a ceramic‑potted bonsai.

Two hours to your own tiny tree: Bonsai Bar at Campsite Brewing in Covina.

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

At Campsite Brewing Company in Covina, Bonsai Bar runs a relaxed, social workshop that compresses bonsai basics into a focused two‑hour session—learn practical bonsai tips, enjoy craft beer and camping‑inspired food, and leave with your very own tiny tree.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Make and take a tiny bonsai in two hours
THE WORKSHOP

Make and take a tiny bonsai in two hours

In a beginner‑friendly, hands‑on session you choose a tree, pot it, and learn trimming and planting tips; all materials are provided and the event includes ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program.

Craft beer and campfire atmosphere in a renovated packing house
THE VENUE

Craft beer and campfire atmosphere in a renovated packing house

Campsite Brewing Company pairs handcrafted fresh beer and camping‑inspired gastropub food with outdoor campfire seating and a renovated 100‑year‑old citrus packing house—an informal setting for a social, creative workshop.

What you get and what you borrow
THE PRACTICALS

What you get and what you borrow

Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; the operator provides tools to borrow on site, such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick.

What the day feels like

How the evening feels

The Bonsai Bar workshop is compact and convivial: in two hours you work directly with soil, tools, and a small tree while surrounded by the brewery’s campfire‑side, gastropub atmosphere—an approachable primer for those new to bonsai.

Make and take a tiny bonsai in two hours

THE WORKSHOP

Make and take a tiny bonsai in two hours

In a beginner‑friendly, hands‑on session you choose a tree, pot it, and learn trimming and planting tips; all materials are provided and the event includes ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program.

Craft beer and campfire atmosphere in a renovated packing house

THE VENUE

Craft beer and campfire atmosphere in a renovated packing house

Campsite Brewing Company pairs handcrafted fresh beer and camping‑inspired gastropub food with outdoor campfire seating and a renovated 100‑year‑old citrus packing house—an informal setting for a social, creative workshop.

What you get and what you borrow

THE PRACTICALS

What you get and what you borrow

Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; the operator provides tools to borrow on site, such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop is best for — and the participation notes to consider.

1
Families with childrenMost venues are family friendly and provide a kids menu, non‑alcoholic beverages, games, kids picnic tables and front‑row seating to the hourly train—making the event suitable for families with parental supervision.
2
Under‑21 or sober visitorsUnderage attendees are typically allowed when accompanied by a parent/guardian, and non‑alcoholic options like lemonade and Agua Fresca are available.
3
Ticketed individualsEach attendee must hold a ticket and one tree per ticket is enforced; the operator does not allow two people to share one ticket or one tree because space is limited.
4
Groups and couplesThe workshop suits friends and couples who each want hands‑on time: expect one ticket per person and individual planting stations within the venue’s limited seating.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Workshops run for two hours; plan to arrive before the start so sessions can begin promptly.

What to bring

Bring a friend and your beverage of choice; note that drink tickets are not included with the workshop ticket.

What’s provided

All bonsai materials are provided—your tree, a ceramic pot, instructional time, and access to borrowed tools (soil bin, shears, chopstick) plus ongoing Tree‑iage support.

Venue logistics

Campsite Brewing offers craft beer and camping‑themed gastropub food with outdoor and indoor seating in a renovated 100‑year‑old citrus packing house; check venue rules for accompaniment and under‑21 policies.

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; every attendee must have a ticket because space is limited in the venues.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; check the venue’s UNDER 21 POLICY or contact the venue directly.

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 get checked in and grab yourself a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.

What's included with a ticket?

You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot; the ticket covers two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree‑iage support. The operator also provides borrowable tools such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick.