Course Description

Course Details 10th July 11th July An Introduction to Beekeeping & Natural Hive Crafts (4-Hour Experience) Step into the fascinating world of bees on this immersive, hands-on 4-hour introduction to natural beekeeping and hive crafts. Led by an experienced beekeeper, you’ll discover how a colony operates, what it takes to care for hives sustainably, and how the gifts of the hive are harvested and transformed. What We’ll Cover: Bee Ecology & Life Inside the Hive: Learn how the colony functions, the vital roles of worker bees, drones, and the queen, and why bees are essential to local biodiversity. Gearing Up & Hive Inspection: Suit up in full protective beekeeping gear and step up to active hives. You will see firsthand how frames are worked, how smoke is used safely, and how to read brood patterns and comb health. Honey Harvesting & Extraction: Discover how raw honeycomb is uncapped, spun, and filtered into pure, unpasteurized honey. Hive Crafts & Natural Products: Explore the versatile uses of beeswax and propolis. Watch and learn how raw hive harvests are turned into handcrafted goods, including pure beeswax candles, soothing lip balms, and natural balms. Tasting & Q&A: Sample raw honey and cut-comb straight from the frames while chatting through what it takes to start your own backyard apiary. Course Details: Duration: 4 Hours Suitability: Complete beginners welcome (all protective suits and veils provided) What to Wear: Long trousers and sturdy closed-toe footwear or wellies