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Spend two relaxed hours at Funky Buddha Brewery making your own tiny bonsai. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes a tree, pot, tools and follow-up support—bring a friend and a drink to make an evening of it.
Spend two relaxed hours at Funky Buddha Brewery making your own tiny bonsai. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes a tree, pot, tools and follow-up support—bring a friend and a drink to make an evening of it.
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At 1201 NE 38th St in Fort Lauderdale, Bonsai Bar at The Funky Buddha Brewery offers a hands-on, two-hour workshop where city dwellers can learn the slow art of miniature trees while sipping local beer. The event takes place inside Funky Buddha Brewery, a large brewery headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, whose industrial taproom and tanks frame a lively, friendly setting for creative learning. This is an entry-level bonsai class designed for beginners: instructors walk you through selecting a tree, choosing a ceramic pot, mixing soil, pruning, wiring and planting so you leave with a healthy, room-sized talisman to care for at home.
What you get is simple and satisfying. Each ticket includes a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, access to shared tools (a soil bin, shears and a chopstick for planting), and two hours of hands-on instruction. The workshop also enrolls participants in Bonsai Bar’s Tree-iage program, offering ongoing support after you leave. Groups are ticketed per person—no sharing—and check-in begins 15 minutes before the scheduled start so you can order food and drinks and choose your favorite components without rush.
The setting is part of the appeal. Funky Buddha’s taproom is an urban counterpoint to South Florida’s beaches and parks: the brewery’s stainless tanks and reclaimed-wood bars create a social classroom where craft beer culture and plant care cross paths. For Fort Lauderdale visitors accustomed to coastal trails and waterways, this workshop is a compact way to bring a piece of the region’s subtropical plant palette home in a manageable form. The tiny tree becomes a reminder of the local climate more than a botanical specimen, suited to apartment windowsills and shaded porches common in the area.
Practical notes matter: workshops start on time, refunds are only issued if an event is canceled for low enrollment, and venue policies about underage entry vary—contact the brewery ahead of your visit. Bring curiosity, a towel or an apron for messy hands, and a camera for before-and-after shots.
Many guests use the class as a date night, birthday outing, or team-building event; the communal tables and the brewery’s relaxed service make it easy to combine learning with evening plans. Instructors accommodate first-timers with patient demos and troubleshooting tips you can take home, and the Tree-iage follow-up helps beginners avoid common watering and pruning mistakes regularly.
Bonsai Bar at The Funky Buddha Brewery is a short, social, and surprisingly restorative project that turns a night out into a creative skill. Whether you’re a Fort Lauderdale local looking for a new hobby or a traveler seeking a compact, memorable workshop between beach trips, this two-hour class leaves you with a living souvenir and a few bonsai basics you can build on.
easy.
2 hours.
Light: mostly seated or standing work; suitable for most adults with basic mobility
Venue policies vary; some Funky Buddha locations allow under-21 attendees with a parent or guardian—check the venue before booking.
No. Tickets are sold per person so each attendee has their own tree, pot, and workspace.
You receive a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, access to shared tools, two hours of instruction, and Tree-iage follow-up support.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in, order drinks, and choose your tree and pot.
Refunds are only offered if a class is canceled or rescheduled by Bonsai Bar; otherwise tickets are final.
Yes—participants are enrolled in the Tree-iage program for ongoing support and basic troubleshooting.
Funky Buddha Brewery is a large brewery headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, and its taproom setting brings craft-beer culture into community workshops like Bonsai Bar.
Use provided tools rather than buying disposables, and follow instructor guidance on species and watering to avoid encouraging invasive plant choices.
Bonsai Bar is a mobile bonsai workshop company based in Providence, Rhode Island that brings hands-on bonsai experiences to bars, breweries, and taprooms. The business runs guided sessions where participants pot, prune, and design their own tiny bonsai trees in social, relaxed venues. Each event includes live instruction, supplies, and a take-home pot so guests can continue caring for their tree after the workshop. Bonsai Bar focuses on accessible, beginner-friendly learning: no prior bonsai experience is required and guides teach practical techniques for styling, basic pruning, and repotting. Events are hosted at local partner venues and regional breweries, creating a casual atmosphere that combines craft beverages with creative activity. Typical locations listed for events include Great Heights Brewing Company, 5 Rights Brewing Company, Protector Brewery, Fruition Brewing and Kitchen, and other community bars and taprooms. Bonsai Bar offers workshops designed for groups, date nights, friends’ outings, and team-building nights, emphasizing social connection and a memorable evening. Booking information, schedules, and specific venue details are provided for each listed event so attendees know what to expect. The operation maintains simple, transparent offerings and relies on trained instructors to deliver consistent, safe workshops. Materials and live guidance are provided at every session, and the format supports small groups to ensure individual attention. For people seeking a creative, hands-on night out in a bar or brewery setting, Bonsai Bar provides an approachable way to learn bonsai basics while enjoying a social atmosphere. Participants leave with a planted tree and simple care instructions included.
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