Special Offer
Beekeeping Workshop
Description
Bee Sustainable!
Produce, Preserve, Provide
There will be live bees and honeycomb to look at in a secure exhibition cabinet and a discussion of bee behaviour and hive management. The major items that make up a hive and their construction will be discussed. The equipment a beekeeper needs to work bees will also be reviewed. The major topics discussed will be:
- Establishing a hive
- Understanding the tasks to be carried out in spring
- How to go about robbing and extracting honey
- Swarm control
Participants will be limited to 8 to maintain an informal interactive format.
The cost will include:
- A wooden beehive frame that will have beeswax foundation inserted as part of the workshop
- A $5 discount on the book āBee AgSkillsā published by the NSW Department of Primary Industry (normally $27.50, $22.50 with discount.) The book is recommended and covers all the major topics with excellent photos.
Basic Beekeeping Kit includes:
- Hive Tool (Normally priced at $13.50.)
- Bee Brush (Normally priced at $15.50)
- Veil (Normally priced at $54)
- Smoker (Normally priced at $46.)
What you will learn
- Bee behaviour
- The various major items that make up a bee hive and how to construct them
- The major tasks in hive management
What you will get
- A wooden beehive frame that will have beeswax foundation inserted as part of the workshop
- A $5 discount on the book āBee AgSkillsā published by the NSW Department of Primary Industry (normally $27.50, $22.50 with discount.) The book is recommended and covers all the major topics with excellent photos.
What to bring
- All materials provided
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
The complete beginner or those who wish to ensure they have all the basic skills for bee keeping
Bee Sustainable helps people lead a sustainable life. We supply the necessary equipment and requirements to pursue self sufficiency with an emphasis on domestic food production and storage.
Robert, the proprietor of Bee Sustainable, comes from a bee keeping family and has been involved with various aspects of bee keeping over many years. The Bee Sustainable project has been Robert’s passion since he recognised the need for the services and goods now offered through the business.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Youāre welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 2 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 2 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 2 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Participation in Bee Sustainable's classes and workshops are at your own risk. Whilst we take every precaution to take reasonable care of our customers, we acknowledge that bees and the kitchen environment can pose risk, and your attendence at our classes waives our liability for any injuries that occur.