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SUMMARY:Make Mead with Dana from Dancing Bee
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to turn your honey into something truly special? Join Dana from Dancing Bee Equipment for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own mead — the ancient and delicious “honey wine.” \nDana will guide you through each step of the mead-making process\, from mixing and fermentation to flavoring and bottling. You’ll discover how to make both dry and sweet meads\, understand what equipment you need\, and learn tips to ensure a successful batch every time.. This beginner-friendly session blends science\, tradition\, and tasting in a fun\, welcoming environment. You can enjoy the fruits of your labour and have your mead ready for the May long weekend! \nBeginner friendly workshop\, all equipment needed is supplied\, including a Tipsy Hive Mead Making Kit: \n“With The Tipsy Hive Mead Making Kit\, you’ll be able to create your own unique mead that you can share with friends and family. Mead is often referred to as Honey Wine. Whether you prefer a sweet and fruity mead or a spicy and robust one\, our kit makes it easy to create your perfect brew. Whether you’re a seasoned brewer or just starting out\, our kit makes it easy to create a unique and delicious mead that you’ll be proud to serve.” \nBasic Kit includes:\n– 1 Gallon glass jug\n– Plastic jug lid\n– Bung\n– 3 piece airlock\n– Lalvin EC-1118 yeast\n– Fermtech Mini Auto Siphon\n– Fermtech Auto-Siphon Clamp\n– 6′ Hose\n– Making Your Own Mead Book\n– Instructions \nDRY Kit includes:\n– 3lbs of honey \nSWEET Kit includes:\n– 4lbs of honey
URL:https://beecraft.ca/event/make-mead-with-dana-from-dancing-bee/
LOCATION:BeeCraft Supply & Studio\, 65 Church St. S.\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1S 6N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping,Community Events/Markets,Honey/Food/Wine,Natural Home
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SUMMARY:Begin with Bees: A Starter’s Guide to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Begin with Bees: A Starter’s Guide to Beekeeping\nDiscover the fascinating world of honeybees in this friendly\, beginner‑focused Intro to Beekeeping Course. Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own hive or simply want to better understand these incredible pollinators\, this class walks you through the essentials with clarity and confidence. You’ll explore bee biology\, hive setup\, equipment basics\, seasonal care\, and what your first year as a beekeeper truly looks like. We’ll also cover common challenges\, helpful tips\, and the rewarding process of harvesting your own honey. No experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for nature! \n\n 🐝As a bonus\, the cost of this course can be applied to beekeeping supply purchases at BeeCraft Supply & Studio in 2026! \n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nUnderstanding bee biology and hive dynamics\nHow to set up a hive and choose essential equipment\nSeasonal care and what to expect throughout the beekeeping year\nIdentifying common challenges and how to manage them\nBasics of honey harvesting and hive maintenance\nHow to confidently begin your own beekeeping journey\n\n\nWhat is included:\n\nBeginner‑friendly instruction covering all core beekeeping topics\nGuidance on equipment\, hive setup\, and seasonal care\n\nPractical tips for new beekeeper \n\n\nWho this hands-on workshop is for:\n\nBeginners curious about starting their first hive\nNature lovers and pollinator enthusiasts\nAnyone interested in sustainable backyard hobbies\nPeople wanting a clear\, approachable introduction to beekeeping\nParticipants aged 12+ (all attendees require their own ticket)\n\n\n🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝\n\nAbout BeeCraft Creative Workshops:\nBeeCraft Workshops are designed to offer thoughtful\, hands-on learning experiences in a welcoming\, small-group environment. Rooted in craft\, curiosity\, and practical skill-building\, our workshops invite participants to slow down\, learn by doing\, and engage meaningfully with materials\, processes\, and other creators. \nOur workshops span a wide range of creative and practical topics\, from traditional handcrafts to practical skills and beekeeping topics. Each session is guided by experienced instructors who prioritize clear instruction\, patience\, and a relaxed positive environment. Whether you are trying something new for the first time or deepening an existing understanding\, BeeCraft workshops are structured to be approachable\, supportive\, fun\, and confidence-building. \nWe value learning environments that feel calm and unhurried. Class sizes are intentionally kept small to allow time for questions\, individual guidance\, and conversation. Our goal is not just to teach techniques\, but to help participants understand the why behind what they are making or learning\, so skills can be carried forward beyond the workshop itself. We also aim for a positive and fun experience. Our goal is to hear participants say\, “that was great!” at the end of the workshop. \nBeeCraft Workshops take place in a comfortable\, community-oriented space with on-site parking available. The location is also close to public transportation\, making it accessible by multiple travel options. During workshops\, tea\, coffee\, and water are provided to help participants stay comfortable and focused throughout the session. If you prefer fancy beverages we encourage you to visit one of several cafés on Old Kingston Rd\, just steps from our studio. \nAccessibility:\nAt this time\, our workshop space is not fully accessible. We recognize that this is a significant barrier\, and improving accessibility is an important and ongoing goal for BeeCraft. We are actively working toward making our workshops more inclusive and accessible in the future\, and we welcome feedback and conversation around access needs as part of that process. \nWho are our creative workshops for:\nOur workshops are aimed for adults unless otherwise specified (but all ages are typically welcome with supervision)\, and no prior experience is required unless noted in the individual workshop description. \nWhat is included in our creative workshops:\nAll required materials are provided unless stated otherwise\, safety equipment and aprons are always available\, and participants will leave with either a finished piece\, samples\, or practical knowledge relevant to the workshop topic. \nCancellation policy:\nAll ticket purchases are final. No refunds will be issued. Cancellations made prior to two hours before the scheduled workshop will receive a full credit for a future booking redeemable within 6 months. \nBeeCraft Workshops are about learning\, community connection\, and care for craft traditions\, for pollinators\, and for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming you into the space. \nPlease reach out with any questions to hello@beecraft.ca \n“Bee Equipped and Be Creative!” \n \n 
URL:https://beecraft.ca/event/begin-with-bees-a-starters-guide-to-beekeeping/
LOCATION:BeeCraft Supply & Studio\, 65 Church St. S.\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1S 6N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping,Natural Home,Seasonal
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