Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with MycoCasa - 30th March, 2025

In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to be able to grow your own mushrooms in upcycled containers. We will explore the various stages of mushroom cultivation, discuss simple tips and tricks for success and show you how to make your own oyster mushroom growing bucket.

A Sustainable Approach to Growing Your Own Mushrooms

This workshop empowers you to save plastic containers from landfill, by upcycling and repurposing them into mushroom growing buckets, whilst giving you the skills to grow mushrooms for yourself, your family and your community. You'll be part of a movement that is all about finding better ways to grow mushrooms by reducing plastic waste and food miles.

In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to be able to grow your own gourmet and medicinal mushrooms in upcycled containers. We will explore the various stages of mushroom cultivation, discuss simple tips and tricks for success and show you how to make your own oyster mushroom growing bucket.

The workshop covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in sustainable mushroom cultivation. You will discover what mushrooms need to grow and how you can set up the ideal conditions for success. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions and to discuss ideas with the group.

During the workshop you will learn:

• The complete process of mushroom cultivation
• How to make your own mushroom spawn
• How to prepare sawdust as a growing substrate
• How to grow mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, lion's mane and reishi in containers and buckets
• How to create the ideal conditions for success
• Theoretical knowledge and practical skills

You will leave the workshop with:

1. The knowledge and skills to be able to grow mushrooms from upcycled buckets
2. Your very own oyster mushroom growing bucket
3. Access to ongoing support and resources to continue your mushroom growing journey

Fantastic workshop with plenty of information, tips and expert knowledge. Simon is a fantastic presenter and I feel confident to proceed with my mushroom growing. Highly recommend to anyone interested - Nadine

What a brilliant way to learn about mushrooms, Simon is a wealth of knowledge and amazing at sharing the information in a usable way. thx so very much, highly recommend anyone going to learn from Simon - Belinda

Amazing workshop with expert advice, we have learnt so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us on our mushroom growing journey - Monika

What an informative workshop it was! I'm looking forward to my first batch of oyster mushrooms. Thank you so much, Simon. - Petra

The Mycocasa workshop I attended was run by Simon and Jay who were genuinely passionate about not only mushroom cultivation, but also ensuring their business approach was holistically sustainable. I left completely satisfied with what I'd learnt throughout the workshop. The notes and instructions provided post-workshop is a concise document which gives a clear pathway to cultivating many kinds of mushrooms. I walked away feeling inspired and simply happy to have met some good hearted blokes! - Nick

About your facilitator:
Simon Kurieta has been actively working with and cultivating mushrooms for 9 years. During this time, he has studied and explored various ways to grow mushrooms for food, medicine and the planet. As an environmental scientist, mycologist and mushroom cultivator he has been continually inspired and captivated by the world of mushrooms and their potential to help solve some of the global problems we face. He believes that by growing our own mushrooms and understanding the role of fungi in nature, we can begin to create more resilient communities centred around locally grown food, community-based education and a deeper understanding of nature. He loves to share his passion for growing mushrooms and believes that anyone, anywhere can begin to grow their own mushrooms for themselves, their family and the community.

More details:
The workshop will run for approximately 3 hours and is split into two parts: an interactive educational session and a hands-on learning experience where you will make your own oyster mushroom growing bucket.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the workshop.

Please note that this is a non-catered event.

Tap water is available (please bring your own cup or water bottle).

Humanitix processing fee applies per ticket. All fees are donated to humanitarian aid.

If you have any questions, please send an email to simon@mycocasa.com or send us a message here.