12/7/25 Session 2: Norfolk Pine Holiday Novice Bonsai @ Guinness Open Gate Brewery-Chicago
12/7/25 Session 2: Norfolk Pine Holiday Novice Bonsai @ Guinness Open Gate Brewery-Chicago
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
Looking for a creative and inspiring night out? Our Bonsai 102 workshops are the perfect blend of learning, design, and chill vibes. Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re ready to go beyond the basics, this next-level session is designed to deepen your understanding of bonsai as a living art form.
This exclusive Holiday edition Novice Bonsai workshop will feature the beautiful Norfolk Pine, a tree known for it's evergreen-like foliage and it's tropical temperament. This tree will be styled in the "Forest Style" or "Yose-ue" bonsai design, known as the miniature-forest look. You'll also get to moss, add air plants for your forest floor and decorate it for the holidays, if you desire!
Grab a drink, bring a friend, and explore the principles of bonsai aesthetics, plant physiology, and structural design. You’ll work with a new tree and learn how to elevate your bonsai’s final look with moss styling and thoughtful presentation. You do NOT have to take 101 Beginner Bonsai to enjoy this deeper dive!
EVENT ARRIVAL
To begin our workshop on time, please arrive at least 15minutes before your event to ensure your group can sit together, order food and drink, and get checked-in!
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WORKSHOP DETAILS
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery (OGB for short) is the innovative and experimental arm of one of the world’s most beloved breweries. The original location was opened to the public in 2015, on the Dublin site that had been home to Guinness’s Product Research Unit. In 2018, the first U.S. location was launched in Baltimore, MD, becoming the first stateside Guinness brewery in more than 60 years, followed in 2023 by our Chicago location in the West Loop. The OGB focuses on creating new and innovative beers, serving unique and global cuisine alongside those beers, and highlighting the spirit of community, inclusivity, and hospitality that are the hallmarks of the Guinness brand.
*UNDER 21 POLICY:
Ticket purchasers need to be 21+ for workshops of ours at breweries, distilleries, wineries, and alcohol venues.
*WORKSHOP SAFETY WAIVER:
Please be aware that our Bonsai workshops involve the use of sharp pruning tools. By purchasing a ticket and participating in this workshop, you acknowledge that Bonsai & Brew Studio is not liable for any injury that may occur due to the misuse of these tools. Your participation indicates that you understand and accept this risk.
