Schmidt’s Farm And Greenhouse — Intro to Bonsai Class

Category: Learning Also called: Schmidt’s Farm Intro to Bonsai; Schmidt’s Beginner Bonsai Workshop; Schmidt’s Spring Bonsai Tree Class Last checked: 2026-10-22

What it is

The Intro to Bonsai Class is a recurring, hands-on beginner class at Schmidt’s Farm And Greenhouse in West Jordan, Utah. The class page says: “Learn the timeless art of bonsai from the ground up! Perfect for beginners!” An instructor covers “proper care, pruning techniques, design principles, and plant selection,” and every student leaves with their own tree. The $35 registration includes “a starter bonsai tree, a pot and soil kit, [and a] $10 credit toward an upgraded tree (optional).”

Official URL

Official class page (Fri, Nov 20, 2026): https://www.schmidtsfarmandgreenhouse.com/classes-and-events/intro-to-bonsai-class

Second session (Sat, Nov 21, 2026): https://www.schmidtsfarmandgreenhouse.com/classes-and-events/intro-to-bonsai-class-29kyd
Past session (Spring Bonsai Tree Class, Mar 14, 2026): https://www.schmidtsfarmandgreenhouse.com/classes-and-events/spring-bonsai-tree-class
All classes and events: https://www.schmidtsfarmandgreenhouse.com/classes-and-events
Home: https://www.schmidtsfarmandgreenhouse.com/

Who it’s for

Salt Lake Valley beginners who want a low-cost first class that sends them home with a tree, and people looking for a bonsai activity to give as a gift.

Why it’s listed

It is a real class that repeats on a seasonal schedule at a first-party venue, not a one-off event or a third-party ticket listing. Checked on 2026-10-22:

Upcoming sessions: Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00–6:00 PM and Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM.
Track record: the garden center’s own events calendar shows earlier sessions on November 21 and 22, 2025 (“Beginner Bonsai Workshop”) and March 14, 2026 (“Spring Bonsai Tree Class,” same $35 format).
Content: hands-on pruning, long-term care, beginner design principles and choosing the right tree for your space.
Price: $35 per person, with the tree, pot and soil kit included. Seats are limited.

Location

Schmidt’s Farm And Greenhouse, 9120 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088.

Notes

Category is Learning: it is a recurring class, not a club. Schmidt’s is a general garden center and farm market (greenhouse, nursery, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees), not a bonsai specialist, so this listing covers only the class.
Utah is not new (University of Utah Bonsai 101 is listed), but this is a different provider and city. OR, AZ, CA, TX, WI and PA (this week’s recent picks) were avoided.
The site doesn’t name the instructor. Sessions are about twice a year, around November and March, not monthly. The site lists Nov 20 and 21 as separate events; the Nov 21 page’s summary blurb repeats the Nov 20 wording, but its listed date and time are Saturday 10 AM.
Registration runs through the site’s Squarespace event pages. Platform note: the curl check counted the word “captcha” in Squarespace’s bundled scripts. Every cited page returned 200 with real content and no challenge page.
Listing image: the garden center’s own header logo (Schmidts-Final-Logo2.png), 330×240 PNG, saved as schmidts-farm-intro-to-bonsai-class-logo.png.
Not affiliated with Bonsai Plaza. No registration, purchase or contact was made.

FAQ

Q: When is the next Intro to Bonsai class at Schmidt’s? A: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5 PM, and Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10 AM. Each session lasts about an hour.

Q: How much does it cost? A: $35 per person. That includes a starter bonsai tree, a pot and soil kit, and a $10 credit toward an upgraded tree.

Q: Where is it? A: Schmidt’s Farm And Greenhouse, 9120 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088.

Q: Do I need experience? A: No. The class is designed for beginners and first-timers.

Q: Is this a regular class? A: Yes, it runs seasonally. Sessions were held in November 2025 and March 2026, and two more are scheduled for November 2026.