Do I get to keep the tree I make?

Yes—each ticket includes a young tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot to take home.

Can two people share one tree or ticket?

No. Events are ticketed per person and each attendee must have their own ticket and tree.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Yes. The venue enforces an Under 21 policy: 21+ only.

Are drink tickets included with admission?

No—drink purchases are separate from the workshop ticket price.

What tools and materials are provided?

Bonsai Bar provides soil bins, shears, a chopstick for digging, pots, and trees—just bring personal items and a tote if transporting home.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are not offered unless Bonsai Bar cancels a class due to low enrollment or other unforeseen reasons.

Bonsai Bar at Beer'd Brewing Co. - The Mill: Tiny Bonsai Workshop in Stonington

At the heart of Stonington, Connecticut, a short walk from harbor-front streets, Bonsai Bar @ Beer'd Brewing Co. - The Mill invites beginners and plant lovers to make a tiny tree in two lively hours. Located at 22 Bayview Ave, this workshop pairs hands-on horticulture with the easygoing atmosphere of Beer'd Brewing Company's taproom—bring a friend and a local pour to sip while you pot.

The event is straightforward and well-equipped: every ticket includes a young tree you choose, a ceramic bonsai pot, tools to borrow (shears, a chopstick, and soil bin), and two hours of instruction that cover trimming, wiring basics, and ongoing care. The instructors guide groups through repotting, pruning, and shaping techniques so that absolute beginners walk away with a healthy starter bonsai and the confidence to keep it thriving. After the session, ongoing support is available through Bonsai Bar's Tree-iage program, a practical touch that makes the workshop more of a beginning than a one-night hobby.

What makes this offering stand out in a coastal New England town is the way it bridges craft culture and living craft. Beer'd Brewing Co. is already known locally for bold, creative flavors and a welcoming taproom; the Mill location offers enough room for social learning without losing the intimate feel of a neighborhood gathering. The hands-on format, paired with the tactile satisfaction of potting a tree, contrasts with the region’s outdoor attractions—harbors, salt marshes, and rocky shores—by channeling that same attention to small-scale natural detail indoors.

Practical details are crisp: workshops run two hours, start promptly, and require attendees to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in, order a drink, and pick their tree and pot. Events are ticketed per person—no sharing a tree—and the venue enforces an Under 21 policy: 21+ only. Refunds are not issued unless Bonsai Bar cancels a class for insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen reasons.

This class suits people curious about plant care, travelers looking for a calm, creative evening after exploring the Connecticut coast, or locals seeking a social craft night. It’s an easy, low-impact way to bring a bit of living art home and to connect with a local business that has become part of Stonington’s community fabric. Whether you want a new hobby or a unique souvenir, a Bonsai Bar workshop at Beer'd offers a memorable, hands-on way to spend an evening in this coastal town.

Materials and instruction are included, so you can pack light. Bring any personal medications and a small tote if you plan to transport soil or your new pot by foot or transit. Check the event page for dates and arrive 15 minutes early to settle in, choose your tree calmly, and be ready.