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Trade a night out for a hands-on craft: Bonsai Bar @ Block 40 teaches beginners how to pot, prune, and style tiny trees inside Hollywood’s lively Block 40 Food Hall. Bring an ID, arrive early to order food and drinks, and leave with a living souvenir and care tips.
Trade a night out for a hands-on craft: Bonsai Bar @ Block 40 teaches beginners how to pot, prune, and style tiny trees inside Hollywood’s lively Block 40 Food Hall. Bring an ID, arrive early to order food and drinks, and leave with a living souvenir and care tips.
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Step into an evening where craft meets cuttings at Bonsai Bar @ Block 40, a hands-on bonsai workshop staged inside Block 40 Food Hall in Hollywood, Florida. Located at 1820 Hollywood Blvd, across from Young Circle, this two-hour, 21-plus class turns the traditionally private art of bonsai into a social, drink-friendly night out.
The room feels part pop-up studio, part neighborhood tavern: long communal tables, a brew bar at one end, and a nostalgic game area that keeps conversation light while instructors guide you through the fundamentals. Teachers introduce core concepts — pruning, basic wiring, root pruning, soil choice and pot selection — and then hand over the tools so you can pot, shape and design your own tiny tree. You’ll choose your favorite sapling and pot, work through hands-on pruning and styling, and leave with an original living piece and a short care plan to keep it healthy at home.
What makes this more than a craft class is where it happens. Block 40 Food Hall is a downtown hub in Hollywood’s walkable core, bringing together local food vendors, live music, and craft drinks that extend the experience beyond a single table. The contrast between the urban food hall and the slow, deliberate practice of bonsai creates a memorable urban-nature moment: miniature trees created under bright pendant lights with the rustle of other diners and the distant avenue trees of Young Circle outside the door.
Practical notes matter: arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to order food and drinks and secure your tree and pot. The event is strictly 21-plus; bring government ID. Classes run about two hours and space is limited, so booking ahead is advised. Bonsai Bar does not generally issue refunds unless a session is canceled or falls below minimum enrollment, so plan accordingly.
This workshop is ideal for curious beginners and social makers who want a tactile project without committing to a long course. It’s also a unique way to spend an evening in Hollywood’s downtown district: learn a craft, sip a local brew, and walk back past Young Circle—named for city founder Joseph Wesley Young Jr.—with a living souvenir in hand. Reserve your seat through the event page and treat a night out as a creative workshop.
All materials are provided — pots, soil, pruning shears and wiring — and instructors provide concise aftercare covering watering, seasonal pruning and repotting windows. Whether marking a birthday, planning a creative date night, or picking an unusual gift, the session mixes instruction with a social vibe. Check the event listing for private bookings. Block 40’s vendors are ideal for grabbing a bite before or after class at 1820 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020, USA today.
easy.
2 hours.
Light: mostly seated or standing work with brief lifting of small pots; no special fitness required.
This event is 21+; please bring government-issued ID to gain entry.
Yes — you’ll pot your tree during the session and take it home along with a short care plan.
All materials are included: pot, soil, basic pruning tools and wiring. Food and drink are available for purchase separately.
Bonsai Bar does not generally offer refunds unless a session is canceled or falls below minimum enrollment; check the event page for specifics.
Downtown Hollywood has metered street parking and nearby lots; consider arriving early to find a spot or use a rideshare service.
Accessibility details were not provided in the listing; contact Block 40 Food Hall or the event organizer for accommodations.
Young Circle honors Joseph Wesley Young Jr., the developer who founded Hollywood in 1925 and planned the city’s circular park at the downtown core.
Bring reusable bags and avoid single-use plastics from vendors; compost or properly dispose of potting soil and plant waste to reduce impacts.
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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