The Art of Bonsai at Brooklyn Brainery
Also called: Brooklyn Brainery The Art of Bonsai; Julian Velasco bonsai class (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn)
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Last checked
- 2026-10-28
The Art of Bonsai at Brooklyn Brainery
Category: Learning Also called: Brooklyn Brainery The Art of Bonsai; Julian Velasco bonsai class (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn)
What it is
The Art of Bonsai is a dated, paid, hands-on adult class at Brooklyn Brainery, a community education space in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York. It is taught by Julian Velasco, who the class page says curated the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum collection for more than 10 years. The page says students learn the artistic, philosophical, horticultural and technical process of designing and maintaining a bonsai, and take home a bonsai tree, a bonsai container and soil. Scissors and tools are lent during class.
Official URL
Class page: https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/the-art-of-bonsai
- Registration (Brainery signup): https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/the-art-of-bonsai/sessions/10902/signup
- Prospect Heights location: https://brooklynbrainery.com/locations/prospect-heights
- Cancellation / refund policy: https://brooklynbrainery.com/refunds
- All courses: https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses
- About: https://brooklynbrainery.com/about-us
- Home: https://brooklynbrainery.com/
Last checked
2026-10-28.
Who it’s for
Adults (18+) in New York City who want a single, materials-included bonsai class from an experienced teacher and want to leave with their own potted tree.
Why it’s listed
It is an upcoming, priced, hands-on bonsai class with open registration on the venue’s own site. Checked on 2026-10-28:
- Dates and time: Saturday, November 21 or Saturday, December 12, 11:00 AM–1:15 PM. The page does not print the year; both dates fall on Saturdays in 2026, and the course is listed as open on the current Courses page.
- Seats: the signup page showed “2 spots left!” for November 21; December 12 was open.
- Price: $125.
- Take home: a bonsai tree, bonsai container and soil; tools are lent for class.
- Place: Prospect Heights Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
- Policy: refunds or class credit only if you cancel a full week before the class; registrations cannot be transferred to a later session. Attendees must be 18+.
Location
Brooklyn Brainery (Prospect Heights), 190 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11238.
Notes
- Related listing: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Art of Bonsai class (already on Bonsai Plaza) has also been taught by Julian Velasco. This is a different venue and a separate, currently open class.
- Finn flag (year): Brainery class pages print weekday + date without a year. November 21 and December 12 are both Saturdays in 2026, matching the page.
- Listing image: none. The Brainery site uses a text wordmark only (no logo file); the class photo was not used.
- Not affiliated with Bonsai Plaza. No registration, form or contact was made.
FAQ
Q: When is the Art of Bonsai class? A: Saturday, November 21, 2026 or Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Q: Where is it held? A: At Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York.
Q: How much does it cost? A: $125 per person.
Q: Do I take a tree home? A: Yes. Students take home a bonsai tree, bonsai container and soil. Tools are lent during class.
Q: Who teaches it? A: Julian Velasco, former curator of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum collection.
Q: Can I get a refund? A: Only if you cancel at least a full week before class. Registrations can’t be moved to a later session.