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Spend two hours at Tripping Animals Brewing Co. making your own tiny bonsai in a lively taproom setting. Perfect for beginners, this social workshop pairs craft beer culture with hands-on plant care.
Spend two hours at Tripping Animals Brewing Co. making your own tiny bonsai in a lively taproom setting. Perfect for beginners, this social workshop pairs craft beer culture with hands-on plant care.
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Operated by Bonsai Bar · Oakland Park, Florida
At Tripping Animals Brewing Co., located at 3555 N Dixie Hwy in Oakland Park, Florida, Bonsai Bar transforms a craft brewery into a hands-on mini-ecosystem. For two hours you’ll learn basic bonsai techniques, choose a tiny specimen, pot it in a ceramic container, and leave with a living keepsake and ongoing care support through the workshop’s Tree-iage program. The setting is equal parts workshop and neighborhood gathering place: the brewery’s taproom hums with conversation, rotating art and local music, and a laid-back bar where you can order a beer or a soda while you prune.
What makes this experience special is the collision of two local cultures—South Florida’s craft-beer scene and a growing interest in small-space gardening. The trees on offer are selected for life in an indoor, subtropical environment, so your miniature will be suited to the light and humidity of area homes and patios. The hands-on class covers potting, basic shaping, and maintenance; instructors provide tools and soil, and you get to keep the tree and ceramic pot at the end. Tickets are sold per person; sharing a tree is not permitted. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in, pick your tree and pot, and grab a drink.
Practical details matter: the workshop runs about two hours, is beginner-friendly, and requires no prior experience. It’s an excellent rainy-day alternative to beach or trail plans and a unique date-night or group activity. The brewery’s commitment to arts and community programming—present across Doral, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale and greater Miami—makes Bonsai Bar more than a craft session; it’s a social experiment that invites makers, drinkers and curious locals to sit side by side.
Mindful stewardship is part of the class: instructors emphasize sustainable care routines so your tree thrives without importing invasive plants into local green spaces. The venue’s atmosphere—chalkboard menus, long communal tables and a sunlit workbench—creates great photo opportunities and relaxed conversation.
Who should book? Urban gardeners, craft-beer fans, artists, and anyone who enjoys tactile, creative evenings that end with something living to care for. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or a memorable night out in Oakland Park, Bonsai Bar at Tripping Animals turns simple tools and soil into a social ritual worth scheduling.
Booking is straightforward through the event link; tickets include a tree, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction, and access to tools and soil. Drink purchases are separate onsite. The venue’s under-21 policy varies by location — check the specific show page or call the taproom if you plan to bring minors. Refunds are not typically issued unless the class is canceled or rescheduled; groups should review cancellation terms before purchasing. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting soil.
easy.
2 hours.
Low physical exertion; fine motor skills for trimming and potting recommended
No. Each person must purchase a ticket; trees and seats are reserved per attendee.
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly, but under-21 entry varies by location—confirm with the taproom.
No. Drink purchases are separate and available from the brewery’s bar.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and choose your tree and pot.
You receive a tree, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction, and access to tools and soil plus Tree-iage follow-up support.
Refunds are not typically issued unless the class is canceled or rescheduled by Bonsai Bar; review cancellation terms before booking.
Tripping Animals Brewing Co. emphasizes community, arts and music across Doral, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale and greater Miami, creating neighborhood-focused events like Bonsai Bar.
Instructors stress sustainable plant care and discourage moving non-native species into local habitats; participants are encouraged to use responsible potting and watering practices.
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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