making applied to beekeeping
Each workshop an experience, each topic a module.
You can select the ones that interest you and join the activity you prefer.
hive workshop
How a hive is made and why: components and life of a hive.
Carpentry: Build a real hive with wood and nails.
Arnia Dadant-Blatt: an open project perfected by time.
honey workshop
Tasting honey: practical test and organoleptic terminology.
Knowing honey: how to choose it and how to preserve it.
Using honey: how to cook, combinations, alternative uses, recipes.
seeds workshop
Honey plants, seasonality and scientific knowledge.
The relationship with the territory and with the ecosystem.
Self-production of seed bombs for spreading flowers.
beekeeper workshop
Beekeeping: professionalism in the field.
Honey extraction: tools and techniques.
Packaging: hygiene and labeling basics.
market workshop
Honey extraction: tools and techniques.
Packaging: hygiene and labeling basics.
Tasting: the organoleptic experience of honey.
candle making workshop
Molds, modelling, counter moulds, 3D printing applications.
Materials, colors.
Castings, and demoulding.
Creative recycling: glass candle holder.
Beeswax workshop
Self-production: furniture wax, cosmetics, candles.
Recipes, chemistry principles, hygiene principles.
Traditional craft applications.
hack-a-hive
Organization of the hive, functions and components.
Parameters: which ones to detect and why.
Analog and digital measurements.
Introduction to Arduino and practical exercises.
Sensors: install and read.
Data collection and transmission, web interface, smartphone use.
Alerts and notifications.
tell-a-hive
Storytelling: connecting through social media; blogging and podcasting.
Packaging: basics of infographics with free apps; the requirements of a label; photo-shooting like a pro.
Marketing: introducing yourself to the public, selling, pricing your product.
Experience: involving travelers and consumer awarness, tasting, walking.
Oltrarnia is the first PCTO course activated by Lofoio.
It takes place partly in our makerspace, partly at a beekeeper maker, partly on the school premises.
It is open to all schools that request it.
