Workshop Visit: Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation

🌿 Dive into the fascinating world of mushrooms with 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 beginners and enthusiasts who want to learn how to grow their own mushrooms at home, easily and effectively.

Guided by Candice, a passionate expert in mushroom cultivation, you will learn simple techniques suitable for indoor and/or outdoor growing, while exploring a place designed with respect for biological and artisanal principles.

Whether you are curious or an enthusiast, our workshops are an ideal introduction to explore this captivating world and leave with practical tools to start at home.

Our 2 packages:

1️⃣ Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation (growing mushrooms at home)

• Introduction to Mycology & Mushroom Cultivation (30 min): Learn the basics of the mushroom world and artisanal cultivation techniques.
• Guided tour of the premises (45 min): Explore our substrate preparation, incubation, and fruiting areas.
• DIY Workshop (45 min): Get hands-on and create your own mushroom growing kit!
• Q&A and shop visit (30 min): Share your questions or comments and discover our various products: mycelia, dried mushrooms, books, and more (cash payment recommended).

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

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

We are located at the back of the warehouse, opposite the horse riding arena. A gravel parking lot is available.

Little tip to brave the cold:

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

Cancellation Conditions:

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

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