Beehive & Frame Assembly Day
One day course
Learn to assemble a beehive on this one day practical course based in our workshops. Each attendee will be given their own cedar National Beehive to assemble under supervision with all tools provided.*
Course Description
Each student will receive a cedar flat-pack beehive* with frames and wax and will be shown how to assemble roof, brood box and supers, floor and frames by our experienced tutor. A comprehensive handout is provided about the hive, it's history and tips for assembling it properly, buying equipment and starting out in beekeeping.
This course combined with the taster day is ideal preparation for beekeeping.
Equipment required:
- Outdoor clothing
- Sturdy footwear suitable for working in a workshop
- Notebook and pen
Please do not delay your booking – to guarantee your place, please book 2 weeks in advance of course date
*Attendees can bring their own beehive. If not bringing their own, we will provide a flatpack hive at an additional cost. See more on our shop when applying.
Course details
| Dates & Location | Various dates are available for our Beehive and Frame Assembly 1 Day Workshop: Saturday, 23rd March, 2024 Sunday, 21st July, 2024 9.00 - 17.00 Plumpton College Campus
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| Duration | Who is a one day workshop suitable for? A One Day workshop is an experiential day for individuals with limited to no knowledge of the area being covered. It is a fun social unaccredited course that could be suitable to be given as a gift or to join in order to meet likeminded people. If you are looking at this workshop for Continued Professional Development or enhanced skill development please refer to our fully accredited adult part-time courses. There are no entry requirements for this course. |
| Costs | £270.00 (£80 for the course and £190 for the materials)
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Entry Requirements
Who is a one day workshop suitable for?
A One Day workshop is an experiential day for individuals with limited to no knowledge of the area being covered. It is a fun social unaccredited course that could be suitable to be given as a gift or to join in order to meet likeminded people.
If you are looking at this workshop for Continued Professional Development or enhanced skill development please refer to our fully accredited adult part-time courses.
There are no entry requirements for this course.
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