Learn Beekeeping with Ray
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I offer a complete video course and in-person classes. The in-person and video courses cover the same material, but in-person classes are offered only in January/February. Please read what our students say about the course.
ALL NEW! Rays Beginner Video Course
All New Updated 3rd Edition! This is a complete, 40+ Lesson, straightforward guide to getting started with bees! Info & Sample lesson. The most complete tutorial and I keep adding to it.
In-Person Classes- Chapin, SC
2026 Class Registration is OPEN
Beginner Class is a 4-hour live class and INCLUDES full access to the 40+ lesson video course. Bee Handling and Intermediate classes are also offered in early spring.
Video Course + Mentoring
Get on-call help from Ray for your Beekeeping Journey. It’s like having a Master Beekeeper by your side as you get started. Annual Subscription. It INCLUDES full access to the 40+ lesson video course.
“WARNING! Under South Carolina law, an agritourism professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an agritourism activity resulting from an inherent risk associated with the agritourism activity”.