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Beekeeping for Beginners 6 Week Course
Sun, Apr 12
|Franklin
Join me at Stone Horse Apiary & Apothecary for a 6-Week Beekeeping for Beginners Program — hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed for our Virginia seasons.
Time & Location
Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Franklin, 29070 Sunbeam Rd, Franklin, VA 23851, USA
Guests
About the event
Beekeeping for Beginners — 6 Weeks at Stone Horse Apiary
When & Where: Sundays • Apr 5 – May 10, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Stone Horse Apiary, 29070 Sunbeam Rd, Franklin, VA
What You’ll Learn:• Safe hive handling & first inspections• Installing packages & nucs• Varroa monitoring & IPM basics• Supering, swarm sense & seasonal timing• Extracting honey & simple beeswax projects
Includes: Starter Guide (PDF), inspection logs, seasonal calendar, IPM quick‑ref, completion certificate
Bring: Lunch, water, snacks • Wear boots, long pants, light‑colored sleeves (loaner veils available)
Tickets
Registration
Standard Ticket Perfect for individuals ready to start their first hive. Includes six full sessions, all course materials, digital handouts, inspection logs, and your Certificate of Completion. Includes: 24 hours of hands-on and classroom instruction Loaner bee veil and smoker fuel Stone Horse Starter Guide (PDF) Seasonal Management Calendar Certificate of Completion
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Mar 01, 2026, 4:00 PM
Early-Bee Registration
Sale ends
Mar 01, 2026, 2:00 PM
Save $30 when you register by March 1, 2026! Includes everything from the Standard Ticket — same great class, just for early planners.
$165.00
+$4.13 ticket service fee
Couple / Family
Learn together and share the experience! Perfect for couples, parent/child teams, or family members keeping bees jointly. Includes two participants, one printed materials set, and two certificates.
$375.00
+$9.38 ticket service fee
Youth / Student Ticket
For students ages 12–18 or current 4-H / FFA members interested in learning the art of beekeeping. Includes full course access, digital materials, and certificate. MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
$95.00
+$2.38 ticket service fee
Total
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