Take our introductory in-person course on mushroom cultivation. Hector will guide you through the basics from inoculation to harvest teaching and some pro-tips on how to cultivate on a budget! If Rachel Ray were an astronaut this would be how she cooks mushrooms.
🎤 Instructor: Hector
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Austin (Address sent after registration)
🎟️ Cost: $35+ (Members get a 30% discount, Limited Seats)
🎤 Instructor: Art
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Austin (Address sent after registration)
🎟️ Cost: $35+ (Members get a 30% discount, Only 15 seats!)
Take our introductory in-person course on mushroom cultivation. Art will guide you through the basics from inoculation to harvest teaching and some pro-tips on how to cultivate on a budget! Art will be showing off the albino wood ear that he clone and we found in Circle Acres last spring.
In this immersive workshop, you’ll receive the foundational skills to begin your journey as a SporeCorps Cadet. This class is hands-on, high-vibe, and capped at 20 participants to keep the experience intimate and interactive. You will learn to:
DECODE THE MYCELIAL NETWORK: Understand the basic science and folk wisdom of fungi—how mycelium communicates, adapts, and thrives as a decentralized system much like our own community. Learn what you need to grow both wood loving and dung-loving fungus.
MASTER BASIC INOCULATION PROTOCOLS: We’ll walk step-by-step through how grain spawn and liquid culture work, equipping you with the tools to successfully cultivate mushrooms at home.
IDENTIFY THE KEY STAGES OF THE FRUITING BODY LIFECYCLE: Learn to recognize healthy colonization, contamination risks, and when your mushrooms are ready to fruit. This is where patience meets soft rebellion.
ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY INTELLIGENCE: Experience how Spore Corps operates as a network of growers, sharing resources, knowledge, and support to ensure collective success.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME
Every participant will leave with everything they need to begin their first home grow:
Sterilized grain to get you started
Instructions and guidance covered during the session
A deeper understanding of the fungal world and how you can cultivate it yourself
This workshop is designed so you can begin your journey the same day you attend.
EVENT DETAILS
This is an in-person class in Austin, Texas.
The exact location will be sent via email after registration.
Food, tea, and snacks will be provided to keep the experience cozy and communal.
The environment is welcoming, beginner-friendly, and intentionally crafted to help you feel supported as you take your first steps into mushroom cultivation.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Art Thompson is an amateur mycologist and seasoned mycophagist whose interest began in high school, where he ran a mail order business selling sporeprints. Presently, he leads walks and workshops covering all aspects of the fungal lifecycle and the extraction of their beneficial compounds. His current work focuses on identifying and isolating strains of local fungi he observes decomposing Privet, a major invasive tree in Central Texas. H is the creator of MycoNotes Pocket Field Journals.
IS THIS BRIEFING FOR YOU?
This session is designed for:
DIY mycologists and food security advocates ready to weaponize their knowledge.
Gardeners, artists, and educators seeking new, inclusive tools for engagement.
Anyone feeling the call to join the fruiting body of the resistance and decompose the status quo.
The Spore Corps awaits. Inoculate. Cultivate. Liberate. Sign-up for a membership to get discounts on workshops, walks, and mycology related events.
