Beekeeping Workshops

Come & Learn about beekeeping

Are you a beekeeping beginner or an apiraist...

Our bee courses are two days long and are jam packed with theory... beginner or an apiarist
wanting to extend your knowledge? Our bee courses are two days long and are jammed packed with
theory but also the chance to get (your gloved hands) on a hive and all its components. We take you
through the theory.

Next Bee Course Dates

23rd - 25th January 2026

20th - 22nd February 2026

17th - 19th April 2026

19th - 21st June 2026

23rd - 25th October 2026

Course fee - R2 625
Accommodation and meals - R2 575
Total now R5 200 for course & accommodation & meals.

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Course Outline

Two Day Short Beekeeping Courses at Honeywood Farm 2025

Beekeeping in South Africa, notes and books will be provided for reference purposes.

Food and accommodation are provided at Honeywood Farm.

Course will be run in English – Afrikaans explanations and discussion welcome.

Sessions

Two Day Program

Friday
- Register and book into cottages
- 07:00pm : Dinner in Main House
- 08:00pm : Session 1 in Barnhuis
Saturday
- 07.30am – 08:30am : Breakfast in Main House
- 08.30am – 10.30am : Session 2 in Barnhiuis
- 10.30am – 11.00am : Tea
- 11.00am – 01.00pm : Session 3 field work
- 01.00pm – 02.00pm : Lunch
- 02.00pm – 03.30pm : Session 4 Barnhuis and honey room
- 03.30pm – 04.00pm : Tea
- 04.00pm – 05.30pm : Session 5 Bee sites
- 07:00pm – 08.00pm : Dinner in Main House
Sunday
- 07.30am – 08:30am : Breakfast in Main House
- 08.30am – 10.30am : Session 6 in Barnhuis and Fynbos
- 10.30am – 11.00am : Tea
- 11.00am – 01.00pm : Session 7 Barnhuis
- 01.00pm – 02.00pm : Lunch

Course fee

Accommodation for candidate for 2 nights

R2 575.00

Food and beverages for candidate

Breakfast
Mid morning tea/coffee/snacks
Lunch
Mid afternoon tea/coffee/snacks
Dinner

Course fee for candidate for the two days

R2 625.00

(this includes course material excluding the Beekeeping in SA book)

Total = R5 200.00

Please make sure that you bring the following items with you

Protective clothing – including Gumboots & thick socks as these are essential.
Plastic bee gloves with gauntlets
Bee Suit - Overall
Veil (hat required)
Book - Bee Keeping in South Africa (Optional but highly recommended)

Candidates must have the above protective clothing in order to participate in the practical sessions.
The book “Beekeeping in South Africa” is recommended for those attending the course.

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