Beginner Bonsai Workshop | Saturday 26th April (Afternoon)

Creating your own bonsai tree is an immersive and rewarding experience. In this beginner bonsai workshop, you will explore the fundamentals of bonsai, including its philosophy, styles, and forms. You will also learn how to create your own bonsai tree with guidance from an experienced teacher. Our workshops are kept small (8 participants) to create an intimate learning experience, ensuring everyone receives ample one-on-one guidance.

During the Workshop You Will Receive

- A tree to shape into a bonsai (several species to choose from)
- Hands on guidance to create your bonsai
- All the materials required to create your bonsai such as soil, wire, ceramic pot
- A complementary drink
- Our detailed bonsai care guide pamphlet

Add-Ons

We supply the necessary tools to create your bonsai tree during the workshop. If you'd like to purchase your own tools to take home, you can select them as an add-on, and they will be provided to you at the workshop.

Your Teacher

Hi, I'm Lance. I have been practicing the art of bonsai since 2009. My bonsai journey begun with an interest in Horticulture at 15 years old. I gained extensive experience and completed the qualifications needed to thrive in the Horticulture industry. I have years of experience growing my own bonsai trees in New Zealand and I have visited the bonsai nurseries of Japan. My teaching style combines horticultural techniques with creative artistry, making our class enjoyable and digestible to the beginner. My passion for bonsai creates an immersive and memorable workshop experience. I look forward to making bonsai with you!

Booking for Multiple People

If booking for multiple people, please list all attendee names in the Courier Notes section. We are unable to accommodate 2 persons to 1 bonsai tree as our workshop is small and our table has numbered seats.

Booking for Children

If you are booking for you and a child, you must purchase two spots. Children are welcome to attend if you feel they will engage with the content and not disrupt the class. We cannot prioritize instruction to younger children over other attendees, for this reason, children (under 12) require a paying parent or guardian to be present to assist the child in the workshop.

Time & Location

The workshop typically lasts 90 minutes, but we set aside 2 hours to accommodate any questions and discussions that may extend that time. We run our bonsai workshops at our home nursery. The address is not made public. You will receive our address upon making your booking. We are based in Stratford, which is 35 minutes out of New Plymouth, Taranaki.

Please see our refund and cancellation policy here. All bookings include a $40 non-refundable deposit.