Visit Workshop: Introduction to Myciculture

🌿 Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mushrooms with the Mycosphere! 🌿

Mycosphere opens its doors for an immersion into the fascinating world of mushrooms and their artisanal cultivation. These workshops are an ideal introduction for novices and enthusiasts who wish to learn how to grow their own mushrooms at home, easily and effectively.

"Guided by Candice, a passionate expert in mycology, you will learn simple techniques suitable for indoor and/or outdoor cultivation, while exploring a place where everything is designed in accordance with biological and artisanal principles."

Whether you are curious or an amateur, our workshops are an ideal introduction to explore this captivating world and leave with concrete tools to get started at home.

Our 2 formulas:

1️⃣ Introduction to Myciculture (growing mushrooms at home)

• Introduction to Mycology & Myciculture (30 min): Learn the basics of the world of mushrooms and artisanal cultivation techniques.
• Guided tour of the premises (45 min): Explore our substrate preparation, incubation, and fruiting areas.
• DIY workshop (45 min): Get your hands dirty and create your own mushroom growing kit!
• Questions and answers and visit to the store (30 min): share your questions or comments and discover our different products: mycelia, dried mushrooms, books, and others (bring cash).

🎟 Price: €40 (mushroom kit included) Child (-15 years old): €15 (mushroom kit included)

2️⃣ Outdoor Cultivation: Logs and Mulch

Introduction to Mycology & Myciculture (30 min): Learn the basics of the world of mushrooms and artisanal cultivation techniques.

Outdoor Cultivation Techniques (30 min): discover the basics of cultivation on logs (shiitake, oyster mushrooms) and in mulch (stropharia, bluefoot).

Practical workshop (60 min): inoculate your own logs and leave with a support ready to bear fruit.

Questions and answers and visit to the store (30 min): share your questions or comments and discover our different products: mycelia, dried mushrooms, books, and others (bring cash).

🎟 Price: 40€ (gift of oyster or shiitake mushroom log)
Child (-15 years): €15 (gift of oyster mushrooms or shiitakes)

📍 Location: Rue du Zemont 32, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
➡️ Train access: The closest station is Lonzée.

We are located at the rear of the hangar, opposite the horse riding arena. Gravel parking is available.

📅 Next dates:

Saturday February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: growing mushrooms outdoors.

Saturday, March 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM: introduction to mycology and guided tour.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM: introduction to mycology and guided tour.

Little advice to brave the cold:

The workshop takes place in a poorly insulated hangar, which can sometimes be transformed into a large cold room. So, to avoid ending up in a stalagmite, remember to come well bundled up! 🧥

Cancellation Conditions:

1. Cancellation by Mycosphere:If the workshop has to be canceled due to exceptional conditions (very cold, mushroom storm, or other unforeseen event), your tickets will be fully refunded.

2. Cancellation by participant:You can cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund. After this period, any ticket purchased is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another workshop.