Bonsai & Wine Special Event
Authored by Suzanne Muller and George Haas
There is an upcoming special event scheduled for August 29, 2026, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, at the Woods Beer & Wine Company Cole Valley Taproom, 848 Cole Street, San Francisco, California.
A create your own bonsai class hosted by Eric Schrader of Bonsaify https://www.bonsaify.com/, which promises:
- Your own bonsai tree to take home
- Bonsai pot, soil, wire, and all materials
- Step-by-step instruction
- Individual guidance throughout the workshop
- One beverage from Woods Beer & Wine Co.
- No previous experience required
Cost $95 and you must register at https://www.bonsaify.com/products/bonsai-class-at-woods-beer-wine-co
You might recognize Woods Beer & Wine Company from the blog article titled: Bonsai and Wine – Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt https://bonsailakemerritt.com/wine-and-bonsai-bonsai-garden-at-lake-merritt//
In November 2025, 19 bonsai garden collection trees were photographed for the purpose of labeling wine by Woods Beer & Wine Company.
Woods Beer & Wine Company’s newest wine release features the labels inspired by the bonsai collection at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM), and available for the event.
Exclusive JJ Ignotz bonsai photo note cards will be on sale at the event and in the BGLM gift shop — a perfect keepsake or gift for any bonsai enthusiast.
Example JJ Ignotz photographs of Ginkgo and Azalea bonsai featured as wine labels and note cards.
Since the event is scheduled for August 29, don’t wait to register!
