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