{"product_id":"straw-skep-making-11-july-with-chris-park","title":"Straw Skep Making Saturday 11 July 2026 - with Chris Park","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake your own straw skep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Chris Park – Leading Expert in Skeps and Skep Beekeeping\u003cbr\u003eCatbrook, near Tintern, Monmouthshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a special chance to learn the endangered craft of skep-making using long straw and cane lapping, taught by leading expert skeppist Chris Park.  Employing the straw binding technique of ‘lipwork’ Chris will show you how to bind straw to make a skep, used by beekeepers in UK until the last century, and still in use in other nations.  \u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the day you will have learned much about skep beekeeping, completed about half of your skep, and have the tools and materials to finish at home. This Course includes refreshments, tea and cake, however you do need to bring your own packed lunch.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£125 (including VAT) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse runs from 10am to 4pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe venue is Catbrook Village Hall  NP16 6NA  What 3 Words: forgives.among.trades \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that this Course cannot go ahead with less than six people – so please do not book travel or accommodation until we confirm that the Course is going ahead.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrict - If you cancel, a full refund can be obtained up to 28 days before the Course date.  If you cancel within 28 days of the Course date, we are unable to offer refund.\u003cbr\u003eIf we cancel the Course, we will refund your full fee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BfD Bee Shop Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41617593991300,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/5892\/6980\/files\/ChrisSkepMaking2_03a84043-f266-4693-b104-c27bf99b4fea.jpg?v=1696263597","url":"https:\/\/beeshop.ltd\/products\/straw-skep-making-11-july-with-chris-park","provider":"The Bee Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}