BonsaiBar Offers Beginner Bonsai Workshops Nationwide Jan 13-20, 2026, Materials Included

BonsaiBar ran a national string of beginner-friendly workshops from Jan 13 through Jan 20, 2026, putting short, social classes into community spaces from coast to coast. Sessions on Jan 14, Jan 15 and Jan 18 were among several dates listed on the company’s events calendar, and each class walked participants through potting and basic styling of a starter bonsai while supplying the necessary materials on site.

The workshops follow a recurring format aimed squarely at newcomers: compact, hands-on classes where attendees pot and shape a beginner tree and leave with everything they need to continue care at home. Common workshop species included Dwarf Jade (Portulacaria afra) and Dwarf Umbrella (Schefflera arboricola), plants chosen for their forgiving growth habits and suitability for early training. BonsaiBar also promoted a beginner-tree guarantee to reassure first-timers who are testing the hobby.

Materials provided at the sessions covered the essentials for an initial build: a live starter tree, pot, growing medium and basic tools. That package model reduces upfront costs and the logistical friction of sourcing supplies, which makes the workshops an accessible entry point for people curious about bonsai but unsure where to begin. The social class format also encourages local networking, with short, approachable instruction that fits into an evening or weekend schedule.

BonsaiBar’s website served as the primary booking platform for the week’s events. Individual venue pages on the site listed ticket prices, registration options and venue addresses so prospective attendees could reserve spots and find local sessions. Hosting partners ranged across different types of community spaces, and the calendar framework made it straightforward to search by date and location.

For community members who want to try bonsai without committing to a long course or a large investment, these workshops cut through typical barriers. The combination of in-person guidance, materials included and a guarantee for beginner trees means new growers can focus on learning basic wiring, potting and pruning techniques rather than hunting for supplies.

As the Jan 13-20 run concludes, the practical takeaway is simple: beginners now have a proven, low-friction route into the hobby and local clubs may see an influx of new members who started at these sessions. Watch BonsaiBar’s events calendar for future dates and use venue booking pages to register early when new workshops are posted.