Beekeeping Workshop
from $85.00

Sat, 17 Oct 1:00PM (AEDT)

Beekeeping Workshop
4.9 (103 reviews) for this class
4.9 across all classes · 355 reviews

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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 “Bee AgSkills” 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.)

Details

3 hours 30 minutes

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

You will get

  • A wooden beehive frame that will have beeswax foundation inserted as part of the workshop
  • A $5 discount on the book “Bee AgSkills” 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.

Appropriate for

The complete beginner or those who wish to ensure they have all the basic skills for bee keeping


Preparation

What to bring

  • All materials provided

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher

Bee Sustainable

Bee Sustainable

355 reviews

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.


4.9 (103 reviews)

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Propolis tincture bottle and jar of "Bee Sustained" raw honey on a dark surface
Bee Hive Year book cover with spring and autumn life cycle graphs
Nucleus Hive Introduction informational document with text and Bee Sustainable logo
Sania
Sep 2026
Great Course Bob is a Great Presenter
Marielle
Sep 2026
Great workshop, Rob is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Lyn
Aug 2026
I absolutely loved the bee keeping workshop with Robert. It was incredibly interesting and interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into relevant aspects of bee keeping. It was an added bonus to come away with my own frame to use if I ever get the courage to become a fully fledged bee keeper - something I now feel closer to than I ever have before! Robert is a most knowledgeable presenter and very personable, making the whole afternoon really enjoyable and inspiring.
Nucleus Hive Introduction informational document with text and Bee Sustainable logo
Bee Hive Year book cover with spring and autumn life cycle graphs
Propolis tincture bottle and jar of "Bee Sustained" raw honey on a dark surface

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re 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.

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