“Intro to Beekeeping”
A practical course for 'New-Bees'!
Kristie, having had loads of experience in training and being an accredited Assessor, could see the areas which were lacking, and developed an “Introduction to Beekeeping” course. Within the first 4 months of offering the course, Kristie and Brian trained close on 100 new Beekeepers, some attendee’s coming from as far as the Free State, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. The course gives all attendees the necessary practical experience, which was very lacking in many other courses which they themselves attended when learning to keep their own bees.
Kristie explains, “Beekeeping should be about sharing information and experience. This industry is shrinking, yet the demand for beekeepers and bees is growing quickly. We must be part of creating a solution to conserve, not only the Bees and their environment, but also the industry as a whole. At Bushveld Bees (Pty) Ltd we are trying to create a wholistic environment where this can be possible”.
Testimonials
"Morning everyone, we have amazing beekeeping course in SA - and If any of you have friends or family in KZN - I can really recommend a beekeeping course by Kristie & Brian Paine. I was down there over the weekend and signed up for one. It is comprehensive (with a 12 page training manual). The practical side covers in detail how to light a smoker, bait your catch box, spotting diseases and the hive inspection is hands on with each person getting a chance to lift out the frames and inspecting them. I thought I would share as I was very impressed by her course."
"Hi Kristie, just wanted to thank you for the extremely informative course!!! I love your philosophies and the way you work with the bees!! Well satisfied!! Money well spent!! Please would you add me to the bee group, many thanks."
"Thanks so much for such an informative, professional & honest course. I thoroughly enjoyed myself & I'm so keen to learn more. I love bees!!!"
"Morning Kristie. Thank you very much for an awesome course yesterday."
"I have attended a beginner's workshop for bee keeping with Kristie. It was a wonderful, exciting and encouraging moment. I learned the behaviours of the bees and the importance of them in a food chain. After training I started keeping bees. As we speak I have 2 swarms on my boxes have also registered as advised I'm officially a bee keeper. Thanks to Kristie for opening my eyes."
"Driving all the way from Gauteng a group of us "older" but excited ladies, attended Kristie and Brian's introduction to beekeeping course. Wow, it was so worth the trip! What I loved the most was their passion for beekeeping and their collective knowledge and understanding of bee behaviour gleaned from extensive fieldwork. What makes a great course for me, is a confident, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher who is happy to impart knowledge in a practical and hands-on way. We all loved suiting up to see the inner workings and magic of the bees work inside their hive. I would highly recommend this course."
Upcoming Events
2024 Dates
Level 1:
02 March in Hillcrest
17 March Howick
06 April South Coast
Level 2:
20 April Hillcrest
OR put together your own group on a date that suits you