Bonsai & Brews at Green Bench Brewing | Webb’s City Cellar
Join us for an afternoon of Bonsai & Brews at Green Bench Brewing & Webb’s City Cellar in St. Pete!
Bonsai & Brews blends creativity, craft drinks, and a laid-back social vibe into one unforgettable experience. Grab a drink and create your own bonsai with guidance from local experts;TSB-SIG-08222 no experience or tools necessary! Bonsai & Brews was created for beginners ready to get hands-on and explore something new.
About the Experience
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to be approachable, fun, and creative. We’ll start with the basics, then dive into the process: choose a ceramic pot and a pre-bonsai tree, and then you’ll prune, shape, and repot your own bonsai. In just a couple of hours, you’ll create your own miniature masterpiece using foundational bonsai techniques; leaving with both the skills and a living piece of art.
About Webb’s City Cellar at Green Bench Brewing
Webb’s City Cellar offers a one-of-a-kind craft beverage experience rooted in creativity, experimentation, and tradition. Expect more than just a drink menu, Webb’s City is celebrated for its immersive and educational tasting experience, where every pour reflects the artistry of fermentation and aging. As the sister venue to Green Bench Brewing Co., St. Petersburg’s first craft brewery, this intimate space is known for pushing boundaries with oak-aged wild ales, complex sour beers, and thoughtfully crafted meads.
Each Ticket Includes:
- – A tropical species pre-bonsai tree
- – Ceramic glazed bonsai pottery
- – Wire, bonsai soil, and substrate
- – Hands-on guidance from experts
- – Use of all necessary tools provided
- – Care and aftercare guidance to keep your tree thriving
Grab a drink from Green Bench and enjoy the atmosphere while you create something uniquely yours. Seating is limited, so book your tickets today!
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What is Bonsai & Brews?
Our beginner-friendly bonsai workshop is hosted in partnership with local independent beverage spaces, including breweries, coffee shops, cafés, and similar venues. Guests learn how to repot, prune, and style their own bonsai with guidance from the Thunderstruck Bonsai team and leave with a finished tree they created themselves.
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What do I need to bring to an event?
You don’t need to bring anything to an event, except your enthusiasm and creativity. We will provide everything you need to create your own bonsai tree.
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Can I bring a friend, does every attendee need a ticket?
Of course, you can bring a friend. However, please note that each person should have a ticket to attend. If your friend does not have a ticket, due to limited seating availability we cannot guarantee that you can sit together, if at all. You can book a ticket online up until the start of the event, or with the host at the venue, subject to availability. 🍻
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What is the minimum age for attending an event?
Webb’s City Cellar at Green Bench Brewing is a 21+ venue. All attendees must be 21 or older.
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Are brews included in the ticket price?
No, drinks are not included in the ticket price. Bonsai & Brews is hosted in collaboration with local breweries, we bring the bonsai, the venue offers the brews! Each ticket price covers the cost of the bonsai tree, the pot, the soil, the wire and supplies, as well as hands-on instruction from multiple award-winning bonsai artists.
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What speicies are we working with, are they all the same?
We work with dwarf jade (Portulacaria afra) because it’s hardy, forgiving, and perfect for learning the fundamentals of bonsai. While we stick to that species for the class, you do get to pick your own tree from a selection of pre‑bonsai.
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How much does it cost to attend the event?
The starting cost of attending this event is $80 per person, and includes: Your choice of a tropical species pre-bonsai tree Your choice of a glazed ceramic pot Wire, bonsai soil, and substrate Hands-on instruction to style and care for your new miniature masterpiece from award-winning bonsai artists Aftercare instructions and guidance Use of all tools and supplies necessary
Location
Organizer
Courtney | Thunderstruck Bonsai
Phone
(727) 266-6791Website
Courtney | Thunderstruck Bonsai
Artists
Justin ZabinskiAs an artist and workshop instructor, Justin has a knack for taking all the intimidation out of the art form, making complex techniques like structural wiring, pruning, and soil prep feel natural, approachable, and zero-stress.
Frequently highlighted by workshop guests for his patient, step-by-step guidance, Justin is always floating around the room to offer a hand, answer care questions, or reassure first-timers that there’s no reason to stress over a wrong cut. For Justin, bonsai is all about going with the flow, enjoying the hands-on process, and making sure everyone leaves the event with a great tree, new confidence, and good vibes.
Larry NaederLarry Nader is the owner of Thunderstruck Bonsai, a nursery dedicated to creating living bonsai art. His deep passion for bonsai artistry has earned him widespread recognition and respect in the bonsai community.
As the owner of Thunderstruck Bonsai, Larry has built a business dedicated to nurturing and cultivating premium bonsai specimens. He is deeply committed to fostering a strong sense of community through education and consultation on bonsai care. Larry actively engages with the community through workshops and educational events, teaching enthusiasts and newcomers about the artistry and techniques of bonsai.
In addition, Larry serves as the Vice President of the Suncoast Bonsai Society and is Chairman of the BSF Epcot Committee. He is also a dedicated student of renowned bonsai artist Nacho Marin, further enhancing his expertise and artistry.
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