About this Event
Get your hands dirty (in the best way!) and learn how to craft your own compostable plant pot using mycelium—the amazing root-like structure of fungi that’s transforming sustainable design.
In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, you'll:
Learn the basics of working with mycelium as a biodegradable material
Discover the environmental benefits of mycelium-based products
Mix and mold your own mycelium flower pot to take home
Explore creative applications of fungi in art, design, and sustainability
No prior experience is needed—all materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with your own one-of-a-kind eco-friendly flower pot*.
Whether you're into sustainability, gardening, DIY crafts, or fungi, this workshop is a fun and inspiring way to dig into the world of bio-design and sustainability.
Spaces are limited, so grab your ticket early!
*All pots will be finished at home.
Ticket includes:
-All materials
-Your own mycelium pot to take home
-Light refreshments
-A fun evening with like-minded people
Who it's for:
Adults and teens (14+) curious about fungi, sustainability, plant care, or hands-on making.
What to bring:
Just yourself and your curiosity! (Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.)
Let’s grow something amazing—starting with fungi.
*Kids interested in participating need to be accompanied by a guardian
About the Instructor
Sidney is a community organizer and urban farmer whose work in food access—through community fridges, gardening, and urban farming—led to a deep interest in mushrooms. She's now exploring fungi’s potential in sustainability and medicine, and loves sharing hands-on skills through community-based workshops.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Biotech Without Borders, 33 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
USD 44.52 to USD 65.87
