Hive Painting
Bringing Art, Bees, and Community Together
At Project Apis CIC, our hive painting projects are a colourful way to connect communities with nature. We work with schools, care homes, youth groups, and community organisations to turn plain wooden beehives into vibrant, one-of-a-kind works of art.
Why We Do It
Painting a hive isn’t just fun — it’s meaningful. Each decorated hive becomes part of a real, working community apiary. Participants get the chance to express themselves, learn about bees and pollination, and contribute something lasting to their local environment.
We’ve seen firsthand how creative projects like these can build confidence, encourage teamwork, and open up conversations about biodiversity and mental wellbeing. Whether it’s school children learning about ecosystems or care home residents reminiscing while they paint, every hive has a story.
our painted hives
Interested in Painting a Hive?
If you'd like to run a hive painting session at your school, community group, or care setting, we’d love to make it happen. Whether you're looking for a creative activity with a purpose, a way to get people talking about nature, or simply something fun and memorable — we’ll bring everything you need.
Just drop us a message to get started. We’ll talk you through the options, tailor the session to your group, and make sure your finished hive becomes part of a real community apiary.