Beekeeping Courses
From curious to confident — a hands-on beginner workshop in our Port Sorell apiary. Suits provided, no experience needed.
Stop reading, start handling bees
A three-hour, hands-on workshop (10am–1pm) in our Port Sorell apiary. You'll open real hives, read the frames and learn the gear, guided by a working Tasmanian beekeeper. Total beginners welcome — we provide the suits.
What you'll learn
Inside the hive and how a colony works · reading frames for brood, honey and health · the essential gear · managing a hive through the seasons. Confidence, not fear.
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell (December 13 2026)
Sunday 13 December 2026 — held the day after the Devonport Farmers Market.A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell (November 15 2026)
Sunday 15 November 2026 — held the day after the Devonport Farmers Market.A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell (November 29 2026)
Sunday 29 November 2026 — held the day after the Devonport Farmers Market.A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell (October 25 2026)
This date is sold out. Good news — our next class, Intro to Beekeeping — Sunday 11 October 2026, still has a few spots left. Book the 11 October date → A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell — Sunday 11 October 2026, Morning (10am–1pm)
Morning session: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Sunday 11 October 2026. A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners ✓ Two sessions run on this date — morning and afternoon
Intro to Beekeeping Course: Port Sorell — Sunday 11 October 2026, Afternoon (2pm–5pm)
Afternoon session: 2:00pm – 5:00pm, Sunday 11 October 2026. A hands-on 3-hour beekeeping course for beginners, held at our working apiary in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Learn hive management, bee handling, and smoker use — directly from a practicing Tasmanian beekeeper. ✓ Small groups — maximum 6 participants ✓ All protective equipment provided ✓ Held at our working Port Sorell apiary ✓ Suitable for complete beginners ✓ Two sessions run on this date — morning and afternoon