All-Inclusive Bonsai Basics Workshops — Learn at a Working Nursery
Have you always wanted your own bonsai but aren’t sure where to start? This is the perfect workshop to begin your journey.
At New England Bonsai Gardens, you learn inside a working bonsai nursery where our team cares for hundreds of trees every day. This hands-on environment means you’ll learn real techniques, on real trees, in the same place they are trained and maintained. It’s an immersive learning experience you won’t find in a classroom or hobby store setting.
What You’ll Learn (Beginner-Friendly)
- Brief history and origins of bonsai
- Choosing trees suitable for bonsai
- Fundamental design and styling principles
- Planting, pruning, wiring, and repotting techniques
- Daily and seasonal care: watering, fertilizing, and pest awareness
You’ll take home a tree you styled yourself, and the knowledge to keep it thriving.
Why Learn at NEBG
- Working Nursery Setting: You’re surrounded by bonsai at every stage of development.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from professionals who train trees daily.
- Quality Materials: Better soil, pots, and trees lead to better long-term success.
Hands-On Experience
Your instructor will guide you through selecting a pre-bonsai, transplanting, pruning, wiring, and shaping. You’ll leave with a beautiful bonsai and a clear care plan.
What’s Included
- Instructor guidance from experienced bonsai professionals
- Your choice of a tropical pre-bonsai tree (2–3 species available)
- A ceramic bonsai pot (with option to apply a $10 credit toward a different pot)
- All tools, soil, and materials needed during the workshop
Workshop Details
- Cost: $85 per student
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Class Size: Limited to 8 students
- Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
Workshops are held in the greenhouse behind our retail store.
Extras: Refreshments (water, soda, snacks) available for purchase.
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for workshops.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
For complete shipping and return details, please visit: Shipping & Returns
