NEXT BEGINNER CLASS
Tier 1 of the 4-tier WASBA certification
We offer Beginning Beekeeper classes year-round because taking such a class is an important step. contributing to first-year beekeeper success. Ideally, prospective beekeepers take an in-depth class, not just a sales promo, before purchasing any equipment or bees. Because bees and equipment should be ordered during the winter or in early spring, a class in Fall or Winter before ordering anything can prevent many mistakes and disappointment.
BEGINNER BEEKEEPING
The next Beginning Beekeeper course (Tier 1 of the 4-tier WASBA certifications) is offered by SnoKing Beekeepers via zoom in 7 consecutive Tuesday evening sessions 6:30PM to 8PM starting October 8, 2026 and ending November 19, 2027. Each session will start with a powerpoint presentation followed by as much time as needed for questions and discussion after each session.
CLASS FORMAT AND OUTINE
Class powerpoint presentations generally follow the chapters in the manual. We'll email an outline for each session that has some notes on it to reduce the need for notetaking. Powerpoint presentation is more detailed than the manual.
APPLICATION
Please fill out the class application online at www.snokingbka.org by clicking on the button below. If online application is not possible, we will be glad to send you an application by email. Completing the application is important: the manual will be sent to the address given, and the name on application goes on the certificate.
MANUAL
The $75 class fee includes the class manual which will be mailed by USPS to the address on the application.
Certificate: Class fee includes manual and certificate upon completion. WASBA.org may decide to consider the current year's dues as paid when you receive the certificate, making you a WASBA.org member for the current year.
Payment: $105 total ($75 for the course plus $30 for SnoKing dues Sept. 1, 2026– August 31, 2027) by
1. paypal to snokingba@gmail.com, or
2. various payment methods via the “Donate” button at the top of this page, or by
3. check to SnoKing Beekeepers Association, 15324 228th ST SE, Snohomish, WA
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Eli Ocheltree, master beekeeper
SnoKing Beekeepers Association
206-859-7392, 8AM to 10PM.
Email eliochel@snokingbka.org or call Eli at 206-859-7392 if the above information did not answer all your questions.
Also, if these class dates and times do not work for you, email eliochel@snokingbka.org to see if a selfstudy. self-paced program would work better for you. Or, we can place you on a notification list for later classes. SKBA offers Beginner about 5 times per year, Apprentice about 3 times and Journeyman twice per year or as requested. Selfstudy, self-paced options are available for all 3 levels.
