SWABKA workshops and workdays provide free “hands-in-the-hive” training opportunities throughout the year at Daddy Bob’s Training Apiary located in Nashville. These hands-on workshops will reinforce the six classroom sessions held at Hempstead Hall in Hope this year, so beginning beekeepers are encouraged to register for both classrooms and workshops. This year SWABKA is also offering a beeswax workshop in addition to the beekeeping training. For all the workshops, registration may be limited depending on space and resources available, so register early!
“Hands-In-The-Hive” Routine Beekeeping
Monthly
Daddy Bob’s Training Apiary – Nashville
Learn how to identify and manage pests, harvest honey, split your hive and perform other routine hive maintenance activities with Past President James Jones. Dates TBA depending on weather and hive needs. Preregistration required. Contact (870) 557-2352 for dates and to register for this training.
“Hands-In-The-Hive” Hive Inspection
April 2025
Daddy Bob’s Training Apiary and Area Bee Yards
Participate with Arkansas Plant Board Apiary Inspector John Martin during a routine hive inspection at SWABKA’s Training Apiary or at a beekeeper’s beeyard. Learn how to properly perform a hive inspection to identify problems and make corrections. As part of the training, participants will complete a hive inspection checklist as they work through a hive. Times and dates as individually scheduled. Contact (870) 557-2352 to register for this training.
Two-Day Beeswax Workshop
September 27: Cleaning Your Beeswax
October 4: Beeswax Crafts Nashville City Park Green Room
9:00 am – 2:00 pm each day
Learn how to clean beeswax from your hives and use the wax to coat your foundation and to make candles, lip balms, lotion bars, salves and more. Participation in the classroom is free, but there may be a small charge for supplies for those wishing to make items to take home.
Please note that preregistration is required for all workshops to insure that there are adequate supplies and accommodations for all participants. Registration may be limited depending on resources available. Contact (870) 557-2352 more information or to register.