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Bring food and curiosity to Portland Pie Company and spend two hours crafting your own tiny bonsai—tools, pot, and follow-up support included. A friendly, weatherproof evening activity in Topsham for visitors and locals alike.
Bring food and curiosity to Portland Pie Company and spend two hours crafting your own tiny bonsai—tools, pot, and follow-up support included. A friendly, weatherproof evening activity in Topsham for visitors and locals alike.
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Bonsai Bar @ Portland Pie Company - Brunswick brings a two-hour hands-on bonsai workshop to 92 Main St, Topsham, ME, staged inside the lively Portland Pie Company venue. In an evening that pairs Maine-born comfort food with focused craft, you'll pick a tiny tree, trim roots, arrange soil, pot your specimen in a ceramic vessel, and leave with practical care tips—no previous experience required.
The room fills with the low hum of conversation, the clink of cutlery, and the focused scrape of shears as an instructor walks the table, demonstrating clipping, wiring, and basic shaping. Key features of the experience are the live saplings on offer, the ceramic pots provided, and the kit of shared tools: pruning shears, chopsticks for planting, and a soil bin to work from. Bonsai species commonly used in workshop settings—compact junipers and tractable ficus—translate well to the coastal New England light you'll bring your tree home to, while the hands-on Tree-iage follow-up program keeps new owners from getting stranded after week one.
This workshop is a standout for the local recreation scene because it turns a familiar gathering space—Portland Pie Company—into a learning hub where craft and community intersect. Topsham's Main Street is a short drive from Brunswick's waterfront, and the event slots easily into a weekend that includes river walks along the Androscoggin, oyster stops, or brewery hops. It's family-friendly where venue rules allow, social enough for date nights, and focused enough for anyone craving a creative indoor activity during Maine's fickle weather.
Practical details matter: arrive at least 15 minutes early to get checked in, order food and drinks, and claim your favorite tree and pot. Tickets are sold per person; sharing a ticket is not permitted. The 2-hour format keeps instruction tight and hands-on, and Bonsai Bar supplies everything you need to complete a tiny, attractive tree to take home.
For travelers, this workshop is an easy, weatherproof option that connects you to plant culture without needing a garden plot. Whether you're a first-time maker, a gift-seeker, or simply someone curious about miniature horticulture, Bonsai Bar at Portland Pie Company offers a memorable, useful evening in Topsham that leaves you with a living souvenir and the confidence to care for it.
Tickets include a tree, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing support through Bonsai Bar's Tree-iage program; drink tickets are not included. Note the refund policy: Bonsai Bar does not offer refunds unless a class fails to meet minimum numbers or is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer. Groups should check venue under-21 policies before booking. The format also works well for bachelorette parties, birthday outings, or solo travelers looking for a hands-on night in Maine's Midcoast.
easy.
2 Hours.
Low-impact: suitable for most ability levels; requires standing and light hand use for two hours
Each ticket includes one live tree, a ceramic pot, two hours of instruction, and access to ongoing support through the Tree-iage program; food and drink are extra.
No. Tickets are sold per person and each attendee must have their own ticket and tree.
Venue policies vary; many locations allow all ages with a guardian, but check the specific under-21 policy with the venue before booking.
No. Drink tickets and food are not included in the price of a Bonsai Bar ticket.
Bonsai Bar does not offer refunds unless a class fails to meet minimum numbers or is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to get checked in and select your tree and pot.
Topsham developed as a riverside town with 18th- and 19th-century ties to mills and river trade along the Androscoggin.
Bring plants and soil home responsibly; follow Tree-iage guidance to avoid introducing non-native species and minimize waste.
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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