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Mead Making Workshop – 10/01/2026
Aim of the Training:
To introduce participants to the fascinating world of mead — one of humanity’s oldest alcoholic beverages — and to teach them the art and science behind its production.
Scope of the Training:
Understanding the definition of mead, its composition, and production methods
Exploring the key parameters that define mead quality and styles
Learning about mead distribution and classification around the world (according to MJP standards)
Hands-on workshop: making your own mead from scratch
Duration: 6 hours
Date: Saturday, 10th January 2026
Location: The Centre @ Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, York, YO31 0HA
We’ll meet at 9:30am for introductions and refreshments, and the course will begin promptly at 10:00am. The training runs until 4:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break — lunch is provided. Refreshments: Teas and coffee will be available throughout the day.
Professional Starter Pack Option
If you purchase the course with the Professional Starter Pack, you’ll not only craft your own mead during the training — you’ll also take it home, complete with detailed instructions on how to care for it as it matures.
And the best part? You’ll gain exclusive access to a post-training tutorial and direct contact with the tutors, so you can reach out anytime with questions or doubts — right up until the moment you bottle your mead.
About the Tutors
The training is conducted by two expert tutors:
Mateusz Błaszczyk – MJP Judge (MASTER level), WSET-certified wine sommelier, author of “Mead – A Compendium of Knowledge About the Oldest Alcohol in the World and Methods of Its Production.” Founder and organizer of the European Honey Harvesters Conference.
Krzysztof Jarek – MJP Judge (MASTER level), WSET-certified wine sommelier, founder and organizer of the Mead Madness Cup mead competition.
Price range: £149.00 through £249.00 inc. VAT
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Mead Making Workshop – Open Voucher for 2026
Our Mead Making Workshop is very popular, and we don’t have a date set for the next session yet. However, you can purchase an open voucher, which can be used at any future workshop date that suits you.
Aim of the Training:
To introduce participants to the fascinating world of mead — one of humanity’s oldest alcoholic beverages — and to teach them the art and science behind its production.Scope of the Training:
Understanding the definition of mead, its composition, and production methods
Exploring the key parameters that define mead quality and styles
Learning about mead distribution and classification around the world (according to MJP standards)
Hands-on workshop: making your own mead from scratch
Duration: 6 hours
Date: Saturday, 8th November
Location: The Centre @ Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, York, YO31 0HAWe’ll meet at 9:30am for introductions and refreshments, and the course will begin promptly at 10:00am. The training runs until 4:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break — lunch is provided. Refreshments: Teas and coffee will be available throughout the day.
Professional Starter Pack Option
If you purchase the course with the Professional Starter Pack, you’ll not only craft your own mead during the training — you’ll also take it home, complete with detailed instructions on how to care for it as it matures.
And the best part? You’ll gain exclusive access to a post-training tutorial and direct contact with the tutors, so you can reach out anytime with questions or doubts — right up until the moment you bottle your mead.
About the Tutors
The training is conducted by two expert tutors:
Mateusz Błaszczyk – MJP Judge (MASTER level), WSET-certified wine sommelier, author of “Mead – A Compendium of Knowledge About the Oldest Alcohol in the World and Methods of Its Production.” Founder and organizer of the European Honey Harvesters Conference.
Krzysztof Jarek – MJP Judge (MASTER level), WSET-certified wine sommelier, founder and organizer of the Mead Madness Cup mead competition.
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An Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Join us on our “Introduction to Beekeeping Course” A beginner-friendly training course designed to teach the fundamentals of keeping honeybees. Aimed at people who are curious about beekeeping as a hobby, or are considering turning beekeeping into a business.
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Bee Biology – understanding the lifecycle of honeybees, roles of the queen, workers, and drones.
Hive Types & Equipment – learning about the different styles hives, protective clothing, smokers, hive tools, and frames.
Getting Started – how to set up a hive, where to position it, and how to source bees.
Seasonal Hive Management – what to do in spring, summer, autumn, and winter to keep colonies healthy.
Bee Health & Diseases – identifying pests (like varroa mites), diseases, and how to prevent or treat them.
Honey Harvesting – when and how to extract honey, beeswax, and other hive products.
15% discount off all starter kit purchases on the day of your course.
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