Beekeeping

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Beekeeping Experience Day

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 1st May 2021

£125

Learn bee keeping basics on this informative, fun and interactive day. We spend the day learning about all about bees including hive life, honey production, pollen gathering, what is nectar, life cycle of the bee; workers and drones, queen selection and reproduction, plus much more! You will also have the opportunity to examine a typical hive and observe the bees up close while they get on with their busy day. A typical bee experience day: 10am - arrive, refreshments, welcomes and day overview 10.30 - the life cycle of bees...

Learn bee keeping basics on this informative, fun and interactive day. We spend the day learning about all about bees including hive life, honey production, pollen gathering, what is nectar,...

Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

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Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

In-person course

Herefordshire - Next course on 20th March 2021

£95

Learn how to make a lip-work straw skep. You will make your skep from a long straw wheat with cane lapping. The course tutor, Chris Park, will explain how to split bramble and willow as needed. You will be able to make about one third of your skep during the day, and take home the skills, tools, and materials to finish off at home.

Learn how to make a lip-work straw skep. You will make your skep from a long straw wheat with cane lapping. The course tutor, Chris Park, will explain how to...

Bees for Development sustainable beekeeping course

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Bees for Development sustainable beekeeping course

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 4th September 2021

£195

How can we ensure the survival of honey bees? This is Bees for Development's Sustainable Beekeeping Course, a weekend Course held at Ragman's Lane Permaculture Farm in the Wye Valley, Gloucestershire. The Course covers the management of bees, and natural ways to take care of them. Course content: Meet the bees - a hands-on look at honey bee colonies housed in different hives The natural life-cycle of honey bees - honey bee biology and ecology Being a beekeeper - what does keeping bees really mean? The relationship between bees and...

How can we ensure the survival of honey bees? This is Bees for Development's Sustainable Beekeeping Course, a weekend Course held at Ragman's Lane Permaculture Farm in the Wye Valley,...

Willow skep hive (Alveari) making - with Bees for Development

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Willow skep hive (Alveari) making - with Bees for Development

In-person course

Herefordshire - Next course on 30th May 2021

£144

Learn how to make a willow skep, where expert Chris Park will teach you how to weave a wicker skep, and how to cover it with cloom. During the day all aspects of beekeeping in skeps, ancient and modern will be discussed.

Learn how to make a willow skep, where expert Chris Park will teach you how to weave a wicker skep, and how to cover it with cloom. During the day...

Beginning Your Beekeeping - Two Day Beginners Course

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Beginning Your Beekeeping - Two Day Beginners Course

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 21st March 2021

£218

An intensive course to get you started, explaining all about the honey bee, helping you choose your hive and equipment, how and where to set up your apiary, the bees management and pests and diseases. Not forgetting when and how to extract that lovely honey. An informal couple of days spent with others looking to keep bees. A wealth of information from a highly experienced beekeeper and a chance to see the different equipment available, along with a useful pack of course notes to take away. Where the bees and...

An intensive course to get you started, explaining all about the honey bee, helping you choose your hive and equipment, how and where to set up your apiary, the bees...

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Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop

In-person course

Lincolnshire - Next course on 27th April 2021

£125

Join us on our award winning, organic farm for a fun introduction to beekeeping ... "What a great introduction to beekeeping - everything has been well thought out, the hosts are friendly and welcoming, pizza, a beautiful garden, honey tasting, a bee quiz and you get to wear a beekeepers outfit." David If you've ever wanted to keep bees, join us to discover everything you need to know on this fun, one day, interactive workshop. From hives to honey, we’ll teach everything you need to know about how to care...

Join us on our award winning, organic farm for a fun introduction to beekeeping ... "What a great introduction to beekeeping - everything has been well thought out, the hosts...

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Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 10th April 2021

£75

Introduction to Bee Keeping is not just for those who may be considering taking up apiary as a hobby but has wider interest to those who want to understand more about the Bees. Lunch with wine is provided and it is a social environment located in a wild meadow field. There are no more than 8 on any course so you will get time to ask questions and for those who wish to, you can pop on the suits (provided) and help us inspect the hives. You will learn about...

Introduction to Bee Keeping is not just for those who may be considering taking up apiary as a hobby but has wider interest to those who want to understand more...

Introduction to Skep Beekeeping - with Bees for Development

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Introduction to Skep Beekeeping - with Bees for Development

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 28th August 2021

£95

Learn why, where and how it might be done. A concise, one day course on the art of skep beekeeping. Participants will learn about the history of skeps, referencing some of the old master skeppists, their varying styles of skeps and systems of management. The course will include hands on sessions with artefacts and tools and techniques. Mysteries will be be revealed concerning different shelters, floors and stands; spleets, snecks and garts; bennets, laps and litches and more. We will discuss best practice, harvest and health, enjoying indoor theory and...

Learn why, where and how it might be done. A concise, one day course on the art of skep beekeeping. Participants will learn about the history of skeps, referencing some...

Bee Keeping Course

In-person course

Cornwall - Next course on 15th May 2021

£40

Join our Apiarist in this fantastic introduction to bee keeping course. Learn how to get started with keeping bees and about their care, get up close and personal with his hives and see if bee keeping is right for you! At Horsepool Apiary, between Sheviock and Crafthole in SE Cornwall.

Join our Apiarist in this fantastic introduction to bee keeping course. Learn how to get started with keeping bees and about their care, get up close and personal with his...

Straw Skep Weaving

In-person course

Cornwall - Next course on 10th April 2021

£40

Come and learn the traditional craft of skep-making on the beautiful Horsepool Apiary on the Antony Estate in SE Cornwall. A skep is a traditional straw or reed bee-hive, one traditionally made with local grown straw and rushes. Our expert skep-maker, Robbie, will talk you through the history of this beautiful traditional craft, while teaching you everything you need to know to begin making your own. You will be provided with enough straw and bindings to complete your own skep, and, if you don't complete it on the day, you...

Come and learn the traditional craft of skep-making on the beautiful Horsepool Apiary on the Antony Estate in SE Cornwall. A skep is a traditional straw or reed bee-hive, one...