Can two people share one tree/ticket?

No. Events are ticketed per person and each attendee must have a ticket to receive a tree and a seat.

Are drinks included with the ticket?

No. Drink tickets or purchases are separate from the workshop ticket.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe. Many venues are family friendly but under-21 policies vary by location—check the venue’s policy before booking.

When should I arrive to the event?

Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in, order food or drink, and choose your tree and pot.

What is included with a ticket?

You get to keep a planted tree, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing Tree-iage support.

What is the cancellation or refund policy?

Refunds are not offered unless a class is canceled or rescheduled by Bonsai Bar due to low enrollment or unforeseen reasons.

Make a Mini Bonsai at Bonsai Bar: Hands-On Workshop at Crooked Stave Brewing, Denver

At Bonsai Bar, you trade hops for horticulture without leaving a brewery. Held inside Crooked Stave Brewing Co at 1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19, Denver, CO 80211, USA, this two-hour hands-on workshop guides beginners through potting, pruning, and basic care so each participant walks away with a planted bonsai and a plan to keep it alive. The event blends Crested Colorado craft beer history with a practical plant class run at an intimate community table; Crooked Stave was founded in Denver in late 2010 by Chad Yakobson and the tasting-room setting gives the session a laid-back, social energy.

What to expect: instructors bring tools and materials — a bin for soil, shears, chopstick tools and ceramic pots are provided — and attendees choose from a selection of starter trees and pots to shape during the class. The format is approachable: arrival and check-in start 15 minutes before the scheduled time, instruction proceeds through basic wiring, trimming, repotting, and a quick lesson on watering and seasonal care, and the last minutes are devoted to Q&A and the Tree-iage follow-up support program.

This is not a wilderness course, but it is an outdoor-adjacent experience for city travelers who want a tactile connection to plants. Key scene features are small living trees taking root in hand-sized ceramic pots, the tactile soil and wire tools, and the lively brewery backdrop where barrel-aged beers and oak fermentation are part of the venue’s identity. Cultural note: Crooked Stave’s experimental approach to wild and barrel-fermented beers informs a creative atmosphere that makes learning about bonsai feel handcrafted rather than clinical.

Practicalities: tickets are sold per person—no two-person tree sharing—and drinks are not included. Workshops are family friendly at many venues; check the venue’s under-21 policy before booking. The class is ideal for beginners and urban explorers who want a memorable souvenir that also teaches a craft.

Why go: Bonsai Bar is a short, low-effort project that yields a durable keepsake and a new hobby. For visitors staying in Denver it’s an easy evening plan—come prepared to get your hands in soil, ask questions, and enjoy a local brewery setting that supports both craft fermentation and hands-on learning. The result is both a tiny tree and a fresh way to experience Denver’s creative community.

Takeaway: the workshop compresses months of beginner bonsai tasks into a concentrated, instructor-led session, making it a perfect taster for travelers and locals who prefer short commitments. The social layout encourages conversation, and the brewery’s oak-matured barrels give the room a faint woody aroma that complements the plant-focused lesson. Bring curiosity, wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little potting soil on, and plan to leave with both a plant and a new skill.