Beginner Bonsai Workshop, Fort Walton Beach (Dwarf Jade)

Name: Beginner Bonsai Workshop, Fort Walton Beach (Dwarf Jade)
Start: 2026-04-21T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-21T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Small Batches

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Small Batches | Fort Walton Beach, FL

Join us for a hands-on evening of creativity, craftsmanship, and calm as Zen Den Bonsai Workshops brings our signature boutique bonsai experience to the welcoming space of Small Batches Cafe & Collective in Fort Walton Beach.
In this immersive two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art and philosophy behind bonsai—potting, pruning, shaping, and wiring—guided step-by-step by seasoned instructor John Hunter. No experience needed. Just show up ready to slow down, get your hands dirty (or gloves are provided if you’d rather not), and enjoy the shared experience of creating something beautiful alongside others.
Each guest leaves with their own bonsai tree, styled by hand during the workshop, plus everything needed to care for it long after the experience ends. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, filled with conversation, smiles, and laughter—making it just as much about community and connection as it is about the art itself. Guests often leave feeling calmer, more connected, and genuinely proud of what they’ve created. It’s a refreshing alternative to the usual night out—artistic, grounding, and surprisingly fun!
Workshops regularly welcome a mix of first-time guests and returning bonsai enthusiasts, making it perfect for solo guests, a unique date idea, team building, birthdays, and special celebrations.
Your ticket includes:
- One beautifully pre-pruned bonsai tree
- A premium Japanese ceramic bonsai pot
- Full use of professional bonsai tools during the workshop
- Two hours of hands-on, guided instruction
A curated take-home care kit including a tote bag, spray bottle, mini shears, fertilizer, fertilizer basket, Zen Den sticker, and detailed aftercare instructions
Seating is intentionally limited to preserve a relaxed, hands-on experience. Workshops frequently sell out, so we recommend reserving your spot early.
Come for the bonsai. Stay for the zen. Leave with new connections—and a living work of art to take home.