• A small green bonsai-style tree in a dark brown rectangular ceramic pot with a saucer, styled with moss, pebbles, and a small wooden piece, displayed on a rustic tree stump.
  • A top-down view of a group of people participating in a bonsai workshop, crafting miniature plants in pots on a rustic wooden table with tools and bottles.
  • A view through a glass door into a cozy class with people seated at tables under warm hanging pendant lights. A hand is visible holding the glass door frame in the foreground.
  • Two miniature bonsai trees in decorative ceramic pots, displayed on a light wood table with a blurred green foliage background.
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bonsai building

$49.00 USD
$49.00 USD
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plant and shape a tree that grows with you

pick your pot from six styles, choose your tree from four varieties, and learn to wire and shape it the way it'll grow for years. we'll show you how to angle a branch and what your tree wants.

the trees we use are picked to be livable — water every one to three weeks and a spot with medium to bright light, not constant attention. you'll plant it, wire it, and learn where to cut, then keep working on it as it grows. the tree is the centerpiece here, with just enough decor to set the scene.

what's included

  • your choice of six pot styles
  • drainage disks + shaping wire
  • your choice of four tree varieties
  • bonsai substrate
  • decor from 40+ options
  • tools, and someone showing you how to use them
  • a take-home care card

not sure which class?

open terrarium — can handle low light · water every 1–3 weeks · design centric

enclosed terrarium — needs medium to bright light · 4 months between care · plant centric

bonsai — needs medium to bright light · water every 1–3 weeks · tree centric

what to bring

just your drink of choice. byob — wine glasses are on us. a light snack is welcome; think fruit, chips, or cookies. we ask you skip full platters, since table space stays busy.

who it's for + age policy

first-timers, date nights, get togethers, families, kids, girls' nights, and everyone in between. no experience needed. BYOB for 21+; under-21 guests are more than welcome.

what to expect

about 90 minutes. come 5–10 minutes early to grab a seat and pour a drink. we walk the room through each layer together, then you build at your own pace with us floating around to help. we're at 46 e main street, suite 103, downtown somerville — free garage parking nearby.

rescheduling + cancellations

plans change. reschedule yourself up to 48 hours before class or cancel up to 72 hours before, right from your confirmation email — no email chain required. questions? events@spottedleaf.co

booking for a group?

up to 10 seats can go in one order, and we'll seat you together. more than 10? you'd have most of the room anyway — better to have all of it. host a private party and the greenhouse is yours: your group, your pace, no strangers at the table.

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