Brisbane, Queensland

Learn Natural BeekeepingA Weekend Workshop for Beginners

20th & 21st August

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20th & 21st August

Saturday & Sunday
9:30am to 4.00pm each day
$470
One time payment
Bookings Closed.
See upcoming classes & courses
Limited to 20 people
Beekeeper, Adrian Iodice, is holding up a Kenyan top bar hive frame of honeycomb, showing five class participants a piece of honeycomb covered in bees.
Natural Beekeeper, Adrian Iodice, with open hands towards a Kenyan Top Bar Hive. He is explaining the positioning of the hive.
A close-up shot shows numerous bees crawling on a section of golden honeycomb.
A close-up shot shows numerous bees crawling on a section of golden honeycomb.
Six adult course participants, standing behind two newly built Kenyan Top Bar Hives.
A close up view of several bees, clustered on a piece of honeycomb inside a Kenyan Top Bar Hive.
Beekeeper, Adrian Iodice, is carefully inspecting a frame of honeycomb covered with bees inside a wooden Kenyan Top Bar Hive.
Two fair-skinned hands are carefully lifting a frame of golden honeycomb densely covered with dark bees out of a light-colored wooden Kenyan Top Bar Hive. The hive is open, revealing multiple top bars and another frame of honeycomb with bees below. The setting is outdoors in a sunny environment with blurred green foliage in the background. The focus is on the delicate process of inspecting the bee colony and their honeycomb within this type of natural beehive. The bees appear to be Western honey bees (Apis mellifera).

Master sustainable beekeeping practices.

Learn the fundamentals of natural and organic beekeeping.

This course is perfect for beginners looking to adopt sustainable beekeeping practices. Adrian’s guidance will help you understand the essential steps to establish and maintain a healthy hive, fostering a deep connection to the bees and the environment while promoting ecological sustainability in your beekeeping practice.

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A selection of various Kenyan top bar Hive images framed inside honeycomb shapes. Some are close-ups and some are images of Adrian teaching beekeeping courses.

Master sustainable beekeeping practices.

Learn the fundamentals of natural and organic beekeeping.

This course is perfect for beginners looking to adopt sustainable beekeeping practices. Adrian’s guidance will help you understand the essential steps to establish and maintain a healthy hive, fostering a deep connection to the bees and the environment while promoting ecological sustainability in your beekeeping practice.

enrol now

This course is for you if:

  • You are new to beekeeping and need practical guidance.

  • You have beekeeping knowledge and wish to refine your natural beekeeping methods.

  • You aim to connect with bees and appreciate their role in nature.

  • You want to ensure your beekeeping practices are sustainable.

  • If you live in Brisbane or the surrounding area

Adrian Iodice is holding up a top bar with honeycomb covered in bees. Students close by are leaning in to see.
Adrian Iodice is holding up a top bar with honeycomb covered in bees. Students close by are leaning in to see.

Discover

  • The development stages of honey bees and their impact on hive health.

  • The benefits of natural honeycomb for strong bee colonies.

  • Detailed guidance on swarm catching and the essential tools required.

  • Best practices for hive placement to enhance productivity and bee health.

  • The healing properties of honey bee products such as honey, propolis, and beeswax.

  • Effective management strategies for Kenyan top bar hives.

A detailed close-up shows a single Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) with a light brown and black striped abdomen, delicate translucent wings, and fuzzy thorax. It is positioned on a section of golden-brown honeycomb, with its head and front legs inside one of the hexagonal cells. The background is softly blurred.
A detailed close-up shows a single Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) with a light brown and black striped abdomen, delicate translucent wings, and fuzzy thorax. It is positioned on a section of golden-brown honeycomb, with its head and front legs inside one of the hexagonal cells. The background is softly blurred.

What’s included?

  • Thorough course materials and guides

  • A hands-on beehive inspection of a Kenyan top bar hive in the Brisbane area.

  • Plans to build your own Kenyan Top Bar Hive (Les Crowder version)

  • Recommended list of beekeeping books, websites, and educational films

  • Tea breaks with freshly baked bread, butter, and raw honey

Adrian Iodice is pictured, carefully opening a wooden Kenyan Top Bar Hive. Bees are visible inside the hive and flying around the entrance. Adrian is preparing to inspect the hive.
Adrian Iodice is pictured, carefully opening a wooden Kenyan Top Bar Hive. Bees are visible inside the hive and flying around the entrance. Adrian is preparing to inspect the hive.
Photo of Adrian Iodice smiling at camera.

Bees have such a beautiful nature; it doesn’t take much to fall in love with them.

~ Adrian Iodice

Adrian Iodice

Adrian Iodice has a deep passion for natural sustainable bee care. He started beekeeping with standard conventional Langstroth hives and since 2010, he began experimenting with and studying various hive designs.

Adrian is one of the pioneers of the ‘Natural beekeeping’ movement in Australia. In 2012 he studied biodynamic beekeeping at ‘Mellifera Centre for Organic Beekeeping’ in Rosenfeld, southern Germany. He has come to the conclusion that the ‘Kenyan top bar hive’ is the better hive suited to his needs and he feels that every ‘backyard beekeeper’ should truly consider the hive design they will eventually use for the wellbeing of their bees.

He teaches natural, sustainable beekeeping workshops all over Australia.

The venue

Northey Street City Farm

Corner of Northey St & Victoria St Windsor Brisbane Queensland 4030 Australia

Course Outline

This beekeeping workshop starts with Adrian Iodice’s personal journey into beekeeping and the sacred nature of bees.

You’ll explore the spiritual connection with bees and their vital role in nature, emphasizing sustainability and the health of the bees through natural beekeeping practices.

The course covers various bee products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, and wax, explaining their uses and benefits. The next part of the course focuses on bee biology and behavior, covering worker bees, drones, and queens, and addressing swarming. You’ll learn how to manage queens and swarms, catch a swarm, and install it into a hive, reinforcing a holistic approach to beekeeping.

A significant part of the course is dedicated to the Kenyan Topbar Hive. You’ll learn about its history, components, setup, placement, and management.

The course includes an inspection of a Kenyan Topbar Hive for hands-on experience and covers transferring bees from a Langstroth hive to a Kenyan Topbar Hive, promoting sustainable beekeeping practices. The course also emphasizes practical aspects of beekeeping, focusing on essential tools and safety measures. You’ll learn to harvest and process honeycomb and wax efficiently.

Finally, the course addresses managing common pests and diseases like Varroa mites, American foulbrood, and small hive beetle. By understanding these challenges, you’ll be better equipped to maintain a healthy bee colony.

This comprehensive outline ensures you gain a thorough understanding of natural beekeeping practices, fostering a deeper connection with your bees and promoting a sustainable and healthy environment.

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Brisbane, Queensland

Learn Natural BeekeepingA Weekend Workshop for Beginners

20th & 21st August

Read More

20th & 21st August

Saturday & Sunday
9:30am to 4.00pm each day
$470
One time payment
Bookings Closed.
See upcoming classes & courses
Limited to 20 people

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