Bonsai & Brews (Foghorn Brewery)
Description
2 Hour Bonsai Workshop - Foghorn Brewery, Newcastle
Bonsai and Brews is a fun, easygoing workshop to share with friends or family, where you leave with a great story (and your own bonsai tree).
This beginner-friendly 2 hour workshop gets you hands-on from the start. Bonsai expert Mason guides you through potting, shaping, and wiring a bonsai, drawing on 30 years of experience and plenty of humour to keep things relaxed.
No experience needed, if you can hold a pair of scissors, you’ll be just fine.
Grab your drink of choice, settle in, and enjoy two hours of practical learning. You’ll head home with your own bonsai, how to care for it, and the confidence to keep it growing long after the event.
You’ll go home with:
A bonsai tree you choose yourself
A ceramic bonsai pot
Two hours of hands-on bonsai learning and wisdom
Ongoing support through the nursery and online resources
We’ll provide everything you need to work with:
A drink on us!
Bonsai soil and materials
Shears for trimming
Bamboo for digging
Wiring and shaping tools
A few things to know:
Limited spots available (30 people)
Held over two hours at Foghorn Brewery in Newcastle
If you’ve ever wanted to learn bonsai basics in a great setting with your own plant to take home, this workshop is for you.
FAQs
- Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Our events are ticketed per person, not per tree, so everyone attending must have a ticket. This is because space is limited and we need to be able to sell tickets for every seat we have available. Thank you for understanding.
- How do I attend this event?
FogHorn Brewery is located at FogHorn Brewery at 218 King Street, Newcastle NSW, situated in the CBD between Darby Street and Crown Street. You can get there easily using local transport options like the light rail or buses, and parking is available nearby.
Bus: A bus stop sits directly outside the front entry (within 25 metres).
Light Rail: The closest light rail stop is at Crown Street, just a 250-metre walk away.
Walking/Driving: Located right on King Street in the heart of Newcastle's restaurant and cafe precinct.
Parking
Street Parking: Available along King Street and surrounding side streets (check local signs for time limits and meter fees).
Availability: Because it is central CBD, spaces can fill up fast on weekends or evenings, so arriving early or using public transit is recommended.
- When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to get checked in.
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