Beekeeping workshops
From a one-off workshop to a more detailed 6-part course, Wings & Radicles has something for everyone. No previous knowledge or experience is required, just a desire to learn about bees.
If you fancy a unique experience for the day and want to learn the bee basics, Just for the Buzz is great introduction into the world of bees.
Looking for more? Wings & Radicles Budding Beekeeper course devles further into the fascinating life of the honey bee and will guide you on your journey to becoming a beekeeper.
See below for more information on Just for the Buzz and Budding Beekeeper and book your place today.
Did you know? We also offer vouchers for our workshops, find them here.
It was a wonderful course, created and presented with true passion. It’s clear to see that the bees play a big part in your [Rachel’s] life, and hopefully now in many more. Thank you so much for all your time in putting the course together, and hope there’s more to come….
Just for the Buzz is a 90 minute session hosted via Zoom, with an optional add-on of a practical session at the hives. It explores the wonderful world of bees, particularly, the life of the honey bee.
Topics in this session include:
- There are 267 species of bee in the UK, we will take a look at what differentiates them and how we categorise them into: bumblebees, solitary bees and honey bees
- A more detailed understanding into the different types of honey bee and the roles they play, both inside and outside the hive
- Understanding why honey bees play a crucial role in the world as we know it and the consequences of not protecting our pollinators
- How do bees make? – A look at the variety of by-products that bees makes and learn how exactly they make them
- The structure of a beehive and how it works in harmony with both the bees and the beekeeper
- The role of a beekeeper and what happens during a hive inspection
- Take a virtual look inside the hive with our head beekeeper
- Bee of the Week! – a fascinating bee-related story
Add on the option of a practical session at the hives and get up close and personal with our bees!
Get into a beekeepers suit and take a closer look at the inner workings of the colony. Learn how to light a smoker and use it during your hive inspection. See the workers buzzing around and the Queen reigning over her colony.
After you have completed your theory session, you can add on the option of a practical session at the hives and get up close and personal with the bees during a hive inspection.
You’ll get the opportunity to get into a beekeepers suit and take a closer look at the inner workings of the colony. Learn how to light a smoker and use it during your hive inspection. See the worker bees buzzing around and completing their duties and the Queen reigning over her colony.
↓↓ Click here to see available dates for Just for the Buzz or keep scrolling to find out more about our Budding Beekeeper course ↓↓
Budding Beekeeper workshops are a four-part, online, theory based course, aimed at beginners who have an interest in becoming a beekeeper or are just looking for a more in-depth look into bees and the role of a beekeeper.
Topics covered include:
- How to narrow-down 267 UK bee species into three categories.
- The different types of honey bee, the job roles they have both in and outside the hive and what makes a successful colony.
- The structure of a beehive and how it works in harmony with both the bees and the beekeeper.
- The role of a beekeeper and what happens during a hive inspection.
- Swarm prevention and control
- Pests & diseases – what they are and how can we reduce the risks?
- Honey bees and pollination: one small flower for bees, one giant feast for human-kind!
- Bee of the week! A bee-related fact or story that has inspired my beekeeping journey.
- And much more… including quick, practical tips you can follow at home to create a better environment for our buzzers.
After you have completed your theory session, you can add on the option of two practical sessions at the hives and get up close and personal with the bees during a hive inspection.
You’ll get the opportunity to get into a beekeepers suit and take a closer look at the inner workings of the colony. Learn how to light a smoker and use it during your hive inspection. You will also practice ‘Queen marking’ on our drone bees.
With an experienced beekeeper on hand to guide you through the inspection process; see the worker bees buzzing around and completing their duties and the Queen reigning over her colony.
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Rachel’s genuine love of the topic was obvious, as a person Rachel was delightful, she made me feel comfortable and interacted with her audience
February 2023
Budding Beekeeper
Zoom theory sessions 6.30pm-7.30pm:
- Monday 6th February 2023
- Monday 13th February 2023
- Monday 20th February 2023
- Monday 27th February 2023
Practical sessions at the hives 12pm-1.30pm:
2x 90minute sessions
- Saturday 4th March 2023
- Saturday 15th April 2023
(Dates for the practical sessions are weather permitting and may be subject to change).
Just for the Buzz
Zoom theory session 6.30pm-8pm:
- Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Practical session at the hives:
1x 90minute session
- Saturday 4th March 2023
(Dates for the practical sessions are weather permitting and may be subject to change).
Unfortunately, the above dates are all we have available currently for our beekeeping workshops, as we are making some changes to the business (to be announced soon).
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