2026 Beginner Beekeeping Five Week Class

CLASS SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN FOR WINTER 2026 CLASSES!

Beginner Beekeeping is a five week Zoom class* (not a webinar) that takes absolute beginners from setting up a new hive, managing it throughout the season, getting ready for winter, and planning for the following spring. The class has a special focus on urban, suburban, and chemical-free beekeeping.

*Communication and links to the class will be done via e-mail. Please be sure to sign up using an email address you check regularly, THEN PLEASE CHECK IT REGULARLY.

Course fee of $145 includes the textbook "The Backyard Beekeeper" (Flottum) and e-binder with handouts and weekly outlines. Class is limited to 45 students.

Course instructor:  Phil Gaven, EAS certified Master Beekeeper

Please call the shop more information: 207-773-9333.

Session 1 - Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

• • January 13th
    
  • January 20th
    
  • January 27th
    
  • February 3rd
    
  • February 10th
    

Session 2 - Saturday mornings 10:30am-12:30pm

• • January 17th
    
  • January 24th
    
  • January 31st
  • February 7th
    
  • February 14th

Session 3 - Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

• • March 3rd
    
  • March 10th
    
  • March 17th
    
  • March 24th
    
  • March 31st

Session 4 - Saturday mornings 10:30am-12:30pm

• • March 7th
    
  • March 14th
  • March 21st
  • March 28th
  • April 4th