one-day course

build your own beehive


location: nr Bath, NE Somerset

Learn to make a horizontal top-bar hive - ideal for natural beekeeping.

You will make a top-bar hive to take home at the end of the day, working to a design by Phil Chandler - renown natural beekeeper. 

All the woodwork will be pre-cut, and two tutors will be on hand to help you understand the design and complete the construction and assembly of the complete hive.


dates: see 'book online' below

more on woodwork

more on beekeeping

how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a 9am prompt start
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 4.30pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
work clothes; pen and notebook;
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£40 plus £20 for materials on the day (plus a parking charge of £2 per car - payable on the weekend)
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £10 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch
 
a hot meal is included with your course and vegetarians are catered for
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a 110-acre organic farm near Bath