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SUMMARY:UC Davis Class on Beeswax and Candles
DESCRIPTION:UC Davis Class on Beeswax and Candles\nSaturday\, November 7\nU
 niversity of California\, Davis\n\nRegistration is underway for an all-day
  University of California\, Davis class for those who want to learn "the f
 ascinating world of beeswax\, from how honey bees produce it to how beekee
 pers can collect\, process\, and transform it into beautiful and useful pr
 oducts."\n\nThe California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) annual class\,
   "Wax Working\, Honey and Hive Products\," is set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.
 m.\, Saturday\, Nov. 7 in the E. L. Niño Bee Lab at the Harry H. Laidlaw 
 Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility\, located at 1 Bee Biology Road\, UC Davis
 . Space is limited\; registration is advised by Oct. 23.\n\n"It promises t
 o be a full day of hands-on learning\, creativity\, and discovery\," said 
 Wendy Mather\, co-program manager of CAMBP. Catherine Hounshell\, certifie
 d California master beekeeper and educator\, will facilitate the class alo
 ng with bee scientist Elina Niño and her lab team "to bring and blend the
  best in science-based information and creativity."\n\nNiño\, founder and
  director of CAMBP\, is the professor of UC Cooperation Extension\, apicul
 ture\; a member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology fa
 culty\, and director of the UC Davis Bee Haven.\n\n"This class is perfect 
 for the hobby and sideline beekeeper interested in learning the basics of 
 working with wax\," Mather said. "Throughout the day\, participants will l
 earn how bees make wax and how it functions within the colony\, how beekee
 pers collect wax from the hive\, how to safely clean and process beeswax\,
  and how to turn beeswax into handcrafted products that one can make again
  at home."\n\n"Participants will roll up their sleeves and create their ow
 n molded beeswax candles\, poured candles\, and beeswax lip balm\," Mather
  said. "Materials including wax\, wicks\, candle containers\, shea butter\
 , coconut oil\, fragrance\, and other supplies will be provided. Best of a
 ll\, participants will make and take home two of each item."\n\nYhe $200 r
 egistration fee includes all workshop materials and supplies\, along with 
 snacks and refreshments. Participants should bring their own bag lunch.\n\
 n"Come with friends\, play\, create\, and enjoy learning together\," Mathe
 r commented. During the half-hour lunch break\, the participants are invit
 ed to lunch in  "the beauty and serenity of the UC Davis Bee Haven Garden
 ." The half-acre pollinator garden\, part of the UC Davis Department of En
 tomology and Nematology\, is open to the public from dawn to dusk (free ad
 mission).\n\n"And what you learn does not end when the workshop is over\,"
  Mather shared. "You will leave with the skills and confidence to continue
  experimenting with beeswax at home and explore other creative projects su
 ch as lotions\, salves\, dipped candles\, wax seals\, beeswax food wraps\,
  flower preservation\, and more. With the holidays just around the corner\
 , the timing could not be better. Your handmade candles and lip balms can 
 become thoughtful gifts\, while the skills you take home may inspire many 
 more handcrafted creations throughout the year."\n\nRegister at https://ca
 mbp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-catalog/wax-working-honey-and-hive-products
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