The first course of the season was a great success with 5 attendees. It’s so interesting to hear why people want to come on the course or keep bees and interestingly, two were vegan and concerned as to the commercial beekeeping practises. Industrial farming has to make compromises in order to maintain profits but thankfully … Continue reading Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping
Month: January 2018
Sustainable Beekeeping poster
This poster is the one I use as a visual aid during my Beekeeping courses and is a handy reminder for the topics covered during the session. It’s A2, printed in sepia ink with a matte finish. They are available to buy at £5 plus £3 p&p. Please contact me for postage if you are … Continue reading Sustainable Beekeeping poster
Sketching Chickens in the Garden
This course gives you an opportunity to draw hens, cockerels and ducks as they naturally range around my cottage garden in rural Sussex. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists, we look at the basic shapes and movement of the poultry to capture their gesture and charm. All materials are provided - I … Continue reading Sketching Chickens in the Garden
Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping
Would you like to know how to keep bees sustainably, on a small scale? Many people would like a colony of honeybees in their garden, and on this course I will show you how a hive works, and how to keep your bees happy and healthy with minimal intervention. Topics covered include: What type of … Continue reading Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping