Have you been thinking about becoming a beekeeper, but aren’t quite sure whether you’re ready to make the full commitment?

Or perhaps you’ve already bought some beekeeping equipment, maybe even welcomed your first bees, but you’re looking for the knowledge, confidence and hands-on experience to manage your hive properly.

Whatever stage you’re at, this one-day workshop is designed to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

Held at the beautiful Rivers of Yarrambat, our Beginner Beekeeping Workshop gives you the essential knowledge, practical skills and real hive experience you need to become a more confident backyard beekeeper.

You’ll learn alongside experienced beekeepers, open real hives, ask questions, handle equipment and understand what it actually takes to care for honey bees through the seasons.

You’ll learn; 

• How to get started with backyard beekeeping safely and confidently
• What equipment you need, and what you don’t need straight away
• The different types of hives, including Flow Hives, HiveIQ, Apimaye and traditional Langstroth hives
• How a bee colony works, including the roles of the queen, workers and drones
• The different types of bees you’ll find inside a hive
• How to choose the right location for your hive at home
• How to inspect a hive, what to look for, and how often to inspect
• How to maintain a healthy hive through good beekeeping practices
• Bee biosecurity basics, including how to protect your bees from established and exotic pests
• Seasonal considerations for backyard beekeepers
• How and when to harvest raw honey from your hive
• Practical tips, common beginner mistakes, and plenty of time for questions

Beginner Beekeeping
Workshop Itinerary

• Event Starts 8:00 am -  Welcome and complimentary coffee
• Beginner Beekeeping Foundation Knowledge
• Morning Tea: Scones Jam & Cream with a refreshing Honey Tonic
• Hive Setup & Equipment
• Colony Acquisition & Placement
• Hive Management & Bee Health
• Working the Hives: Suiting up, Lighting Smokers and doing multiple Hive Inspections together (Flow Hives, HiveIQ, Apimaye and traditional Wooden Langstroth)
• Honey Harvest & Tasting
• Q&A Session
• Lunch
• Event Concludes at 12 noon

Added Bonus: Save 10% on a Flow Hive

Thinking about buying a Flow Hive?

As a Flow Certified Ambassador, Beekeeping Apprentice workshop attendees may be eligible to receive an exclusive 10% discount on qualifying Flow Hive purchases.

For many customers, this equates to a saving of around $120 per hive, making it a significant bonus if you are planning to invest in a Flow Hive after the workshop.

Please contact us for more details before purchasing so we can explain how the discount works.

Terms and conditions apply. Discount eligibility is subject to Flow Hive’s current ambassador program requirements and qualifying purchase conditions.

About your Instructors

Nathan Stewart is a full-time dedicated Beekeeping instructor based in Melbourne, Australia.

Each year, Nathan helps over 300 Beginner Beekeepers to get a strong confident start. 

For Nathan, beekeeping is more than just a hobby gone wild, it's a passion. Beekeeping puts him more in touch with nature, his local community and genuinely helps him to de-stress and be a happier version of himself.

Food & Drinks included...

Morning
Tea / Coffee / Chai / Hot Chocolate

Morning Tea
Honey Tonics with Scones, Jam and Cream

Lunch (your selection of one of the below)

Quiche + Salad - A golden, buttery quiche baked fresh with a silky savoury filling, served alongside a crisp seasonal garden salad with a light dressing.

Gourmet Pie + Salad - A rich, flaky-pastry pie packed with slow-cooked, hearty filling, paired with a fresh, vibrant side salad to balance every mouthful.

Toastie - Toasted to perfection: warm, golden and crunchy on the outside, melting and gooey on the inside. Simple comfort done right.