Class Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made seven days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Refunds are not given for classes canceled less than seven days ahead; however, you can always send a friend in your place.
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Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase pollination in your yard and therefore increase your yields from fruit …
Everything You Need to Know About Backyard Chickens
Backyard in Alameda Webster, Alameda, CA, United StatesFrom setting up a brooder for baby chicks to the essentials of water, feed, and coop requirements for a thriving backyard flock, this class will prepare you for what you need to know! Having chickens is very rewarding, but it can feel daunting to get started. We …
Swarm Prevention (Beekeeping)
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe East Bay has a particularly long swarm season. Swarm prevention begins in February and continues through June. Be prepared! This class shows you how to keep ahead of your bees’ expansion and keep their broodnest open, so they don’t swarm. We'll dive into bee …
Sunday 3-Part Series: How to Split Your Beehive
Berkeley or OaklandThis is a 3-Part series from 6-8pm on these three Sundays: Feb. 23rd, March 1st, & March 8th. Splits are complicated. The material will sink in deeper over the three Sundays. We will also have added time to go into questions about your individual hives. …
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase pollination in your yard and therefore increase your yields from fruit …
How to Split Your Beehive
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesLearn how to work with the bees as they expand in the spring by making successful splits. Splitting your hive is the number one thing you can do to reduce the varroa mite population. It also enables you to have 2-3 hives so you have …
Mending Matters
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School 2515 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesMending is a meditative and slow-paced activity to soothe our often-busy lives. This workshop will allow mending beginners to learn the basics and continuing menders to hone their skills and add new embroidery stitches to their repertoire. We will work with the Japanese techniques of …
Hive Inspection Class (Beekeeping)
Berkeley/Oakland BackyardLearn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive! We will cover all the tools and how to use them correctly. We will go into a hive and show what everything looks like: eggs, larvae, capped worker/drone brood, and uncapped & capped honey. You’ll …
How to Split Your Beehive
Berkeley/Oakland house to be decidedLearn how to work with the bees as they expand in the spring by making successful splits. Splitting your hive is the number one thing you can do to reduce the varroa mite population. It also enables you to have 2-3 hives so you have …
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase pollination in your yard and therefore increase your yields from fruit …
Spring Management of Your Beehive
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesLearn how to work with the bees natural growth in spring (February - June) and keep your hive healthy. Learn what the bees are focused on in spring, so you can work with their natural instincts.
Year Round Varroa Mite & Virus Management: Keeping Your Hive Healthy
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesLearn what to do each season to keep mite levels low and your bees thriving. It is each beekeeper's responsibility to keep their mites low, as it means lower mite & virus levels for all the surrounding hives (mites/viruses transfer easily between hives). The instructor …
Mead Making
Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesMake mead that is drinkable in one month! Traditional meads take a year (or more) to age and be drinkable, but meads can be made much faster. This process allows you to experiment with small batches, get results quickly, and repeat with a big batch …
Hive Inspection Class (Beekeeping)
Berkeley/Oakland BackyardLearn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive! We will cover all the tools and how to use them correctly. We will go into a hive and show what everything looks like: eggs, larvae, capped worker/drone brood, and uncapped & capped honey. You’ll …
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