Do I need prior bonsai experience?

No—workshops are designed for beginners and teach basic potting, pruning and aftercare.

Are drinks included with the ticket?

No—drinks are not included; arrive early to order from the taproom if you wish.

Can two people share one tree?

No—tickets are sold per person and each attendee receives their own tree.

Nothing is required—tools, soil and pots are provided; bring a notebook or phone for notes if you like.

What is the cancellation policy?

Tickets are non-refundable unless the class is canceled by the host or fails to meet minimum numbers.

Is the venue family- or dog-friendly?

Yes—the Front Porch has a play area and allows dogs in the beer garden and taproom per venue rules.

Bonsai Bar at Crooked Beech Brewing: Make a Tiny Tree in Loveland, Colorado

Bonsai Bar at Crooked Beech Brewing Company turns a small-town taproom into a hands-on creative lab where you’ll learn to coax a pocket-sized tree into shape. The workshop meets at Loveland’s Front Porch—3121 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, Colorado—a beer garden and taproom that doubles as a community hangout on the north side of town, with westward views toward the Front Range foothills. Over two focused hours, instructors walk beginners through potting, wiring, pruning and basic aftercare so you leave with a living piece of craft. Tables are set up inside the taproom and spilling onto the beer garden patio when weather allows; expect ceramic pots, fresh soil, shears and chopsticks supplied for shaping root balls and arranging substrate. Highlights are the tactile steps—pruning a stubborn root, trimming to reveal small branching, and pairing a compact tree with a pot that feels intentionally scaled. The scene blends craft brewing and slow gardening: the hiss of a draft line, clink of glasses, and the quiet concentration of people coaxing saplings into miniature form. What makes this workshop special in Loveland is the setting and the social atmosphere. Crooked Beech is part of a local craft-beer network that emphasizes family-friendly events—there’s a shaded play area and an outdoor space that often shows Colorado sky and the distant silhouette of the foothills. The location brings a civic vibe—you’re at a neighborhood hangout rather than a sterile classroom, and that relaxed environment makes bonsai approachable for first-timers and families alike. Expect to learn species-agnostic basics rather than advanced styling: the goal is a healthy starter tree and practical tips through Bonsai Bar’s Tree-iage support program. It’s a smart pick for travelers looking to combine a laid-back brewery stop with a hands-on creative activity—no prior plant experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to prune. Practical bits: arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and to pick your tree and pot; drinks aren’t included. Workshops run to a small group rhythm—tickets are per person, not per tree—so book ahead on busy summer weekends. If you want a memorable souvenir that continues to grow long after your trip, a Bonsai Bar session at Crooked Beech Brewing Company is a short, sociable way to take a little piece of Colorado home. Most beginner trees are hardy starter species—junipers, elms or ficus—and instructors cover basic watering schedules, wiring limits and seasonal repotting so your tree thrives after you travel home. Park in the brewery lot or on nearby streets; the Front Porch welcomes dogs and kids in the beer garden, though age and drink policies vary. Tickets are non-refundable unless canceled by the host, so book early and come ready to sip, learn and leave with a living souvenir.