Perth, Western Australia

Natural Beekeeping CourseFor Beginner and Experienced Beekeepers

12th & 13th September

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12th & 13th September

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).

Learn from a beekeeping expert.

Gain insights and skills from Adrian, a master in natural beekeeping.

This course offers a unique blend of practical and spiritual beekeeping knowledge. Adrian’s intimate understanding of bees and their complex communities will guide you through the fundamentals of natural beekeeping, helping you develop a sustainable practice that prioritizes bee health and ecological harmony.

enrol now
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.

Learn from a beekeeping expert.

Gain insights and skills from Adrian, a master in natural beekeeping.

This course offers a unique blend of practical and spiritual beekeeping knowledge. Adrian’s intimate understanding of bees and their complex communities will guide you through the fundamentals of natural beekeeping, helping you develop a sustainable practice that prioritizes bee health and ecological harmony.

enrol now

This course is for you if:

  • You are a newcomer to beekeeping aiming to gain practical, hands-on experience.

  • You are an established beekeeper interested in enhancing your expertise in organic beekeeping.

  • You are interested in the sacred and miraculous aspects of bee life.

  • You are looking for ways to support bee health while protecting the environment.

  • If you live in Perth, Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah, Joondalup, Armadale, 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 life stages of honey bees and their roles in the hive.

  • The importance of using natural honeycomb in your hives.

  • How to catch a swarm safely and the equipment you need.

  • Where to place your beehive for the best results.

  • The therapeutic benefits of honey bee products like honey, propolis, and beeswax.

  • Techniques for managing Kenyan top bar hives naturally and effectively.

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?

  • In-depth course notes

  • A live Kenyan Top Bar beehive inspection in the Perth area.

  • DIY instructions for a Kenyan Top Bar Hive

  • Curated list of beekeeping books, websites, and films

  • Morning and afternoon tea with organic treats 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.

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Course Outline

This beekeeping course for beginner beekeepers starts with Adrian Iodice’s personal journey and the sacred nature of bees.

You’ll explore the spiritual connection with bees and their crucial role in nature, emphasizing the importance of natural beekeeping practices for sustainability and bee health.

The course delves into various bee products, such as honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, and wax, explaining their uses and benefits.

The course then focuses on bee biology and behavior, discussing the roles of 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, promoting a holistic beekeeping approach.

A significant part of the course is dedicated to the Kenyan Topbar Hive, where you’ll learn its history, setup, components, placement, and management. The course includes an inspection of a Kenyan Topbar Hive, providing hands-on experience and covering how to transfer bees from a Langstroth hive to a Kenyan Topbar Hive, promoting sustainable practices.

Practical aspects of beekeeping are emphasized, 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. Understanding these challenges helps you 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 environment.

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Perth, Western Australia

Natural Beekeeping CourseFor Beginner and Experienced Beekeepers

12th & 13th September

Read More

12th & 13th September

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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