COVINA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run for two hours; plan to arrive before the start so sessions can begin promptly.
Bring a friend and your beverage of choice; note that drink tickets are not included with the workshop ticket.
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.
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.
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.