About this Event
Ever wondered why mushrooms have a special place in fairy tales and magical practices all over the world? Explore your creative skills and delve into the mesmerising beauty of mushrooms in this tailored edition of the badge café. Participants of all ages will be able to create their own botanically themed badges. Inspired by the cultural history of mushrooms and fungi, this fun activity will invite learning through making. We will provide all visual resources and tools needed to create mushroom-themed badges.
This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information, please see beinghumanfestival.org
Event venue & nearby stays
The Soho Poly (GO2), 16 Riding House St, LONDON, United Kingdom