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TRAINING


Training is an important element of WAAS's mission. All members are encouraged to complete our Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping course which is run in Spring and Summer.

Courses are run in Perth and include both a class-based component and a hands-on component, using our training apiary in South Perth. 

Training also takes place in our regional Chapter groups. The Margaret River Chapter has a training apiary in the grounds of the Margaret River Senior High School and runs regular hive inspections for members.

For information on upcoming training sessions please check our Events page, or contact us on info@waas.org.au. Spring Training will commence in September and course dates will also be advertised in our newsletter, Smoke Signals, and promoted at WAAS monthly meetings.

Please note that you must be a financial member of WAAS to attend our training courses - click here to join us!

WAAS Training Courses


Upcoming training dates are listed in the calendar below:


Upcoming events

  • Body Glow Workshop (Morning)

    • 27 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 24
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Body Glow Workshop  (Morning)


    WAAS Members are warmly welcomed to a hands-on session to learn about making a range of wax and honey body products 

     You will participate in making honey body butter, body massage bar, sugar scrub and lip balm and get to take home what we've made.

    Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 

    Time: 9am - 12pm

    Venue: 

    Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light morning tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


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  • Body Glow Workshop (Afternoon)

    • 27 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 24
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Body Glow Workshop  (Afternoon)


    WAAS Members are warmly welcomed to a hands-on session to learn about making a range of wax and honey body products 

     You will participate in making honey body butter, body massage bar, sugar scrub and lip balm and get to take home what we've made.

    Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 

    Time: 1pm - 4pm

    Venue: 

    Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light afternoon tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


    Show details

  • Ambrosia (Morning)

    • 16 Aug 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 20
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Ambrosia (Morning) 


    WAAS is offering the opportunity to enrol  in one of two workshop to learn about the art and science of making ambrosia.

    Date: Saturday 16 August 2025 

    Time: 9am - 12pm

    What can I expect?

    • Hands-on, practical workshop 
    • Learn the basic principles of fermentation and how they can be applied to honey
    • Plus, ideas for ambrosia recipes
    • We will put down a brew
    • Bottle and take home a bottle of ambrosia

    Venue: Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light morning tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


    Show details

  • Ambrosia (Afternoon)

    • 16 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 24
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Ambrosia (Afternoon) 


    WAAS is offering the opportunity to enrol  in one of two workshop to learn about the art and science of making ambrosia.

    Date: Saturday 16 August 2025 

    Time: 1pm - 4pm

    What can I expect?

    • Hands-on, practical workshop 
    • Learn the basic principles of fermentation and how they can be applied to honey
    • Plus, ideas for ambrosia recipes
    • We will put down a brew
    • Bottle and take home a bottle of ambrosia

    Venue: Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light morning tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


    Show details

  • Wax Workshop (Morning)

    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 24
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Wax  Workshop (Morning)


    WAAS Members are warmly welcomed to a hands-on session to learn about making a range of wax products for around the home.

     You will participate in making wood polish, beeswax candles, wax wraps and workshop whisper, anti corrosion and wood preservative for workshop and garden tools and get to take home what we've made.

    Date: Saturday 30 August 2025 

    Time: 9am - 12pm

    Venue: Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light morning tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


    Show details

  • Wax Workshop (Afternoon)

    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Swan Settlers Market, 124 Leonard St, Herne Hill (Function Room)
    • 24
    Register

    WAAS Winter Series 2025

    Wax  Workshop (Afternoon)


    WAAS Members are warmly welcomed to a hands-on session to learn about making a range of wax products for around the home.

     You will participate in making wood polish, beeswax candles, wax wraps and workshop whisper, anti corrosion and wood preservative for workshop and garden tools and get to take home what we've made.

    Date: Saturday 30 August 2025 

    Time: 1pm - 4pm

    Venue: Swan Settlers Market : 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill – Function Room

    Cost: $80

    Light afternoon tea will be provided

    This session will be capped to 24 participants, so please register and pay early if you would like to attend.  


    Show details

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