Sunday 26th October - Fungi Festival Pre-Bookable Workshops and Talks

Secret Fungi Festival - Sunday's Activity Add-Ons

Already booked your SUNDAY admission tickets to this year’s Secret Fungi Festival? 

Secure your place on our workshops, talks and demonstrations by pre-booking your chosen activities here. Spaces are limited, and booking in advance is the best way to guarantee your spot.

Any remaining places will be available to purchase on the day, but please note that some sessions may sell out before the event. Add your extras now to make sure you don’t miss out!

Please read the following descriptions carefully before booking, these tickets are non refundable. Some tickets carry a charge, others are free to attend. Additional activities may be added or amended in the lead up to the festival. Please contact us if you have any questions. Activity Details Below;

Sunday Add-Ons

10am - 1pm: Dorset Fungi Group Foray with Andy Knott. 10 spaces, £10 per person.

 

10.30am - 11.30am: Hidden Colours of Plants and Fungi Talk. 26 spaces, FREE to attend.

Alchemy Of Colour And The Art Of Plant Dyes.

Did you know that you have dye plants all around you, herbs in your garden, wild plants in the local woods and parks, food waste in the kitchen.

The colour potential of various leaves roots barks and fungi is truly extraordinary and fascinating, however natural dyeing isn’t all about the colours.

Join Mariya founder of mimanaturalcolour as she shares some of the teachings received through the process of infusing fabric with nature’s vibrant colours.

“It is so exciting to be contributing towards a practice with such a long cultural history, and I am grateful to be able to work towards keeping this practice alive. I would love to share a bit about my journey working with natural dyes, and hope to inspire you to do it too.”

 

11.45am - 12.45pm: Mycoremediation: Can fungi help us clean waterways talk. 26 spaces available, FREE to attend.

 

12.15pm - 1.15pm: Fungi that have changed World History - Talk by Derek Monk. 26 spaces, FREE to attend.

 

1.30pm - 2.30pm: Family Friendly Fungi Foray with Liam O'Brien from Walking Pace Only. 25 spaces, £10 per person, under 12's FREE (just bring them along)

 

1.30pm - 2.30pm: Make Your Own Mushroom Log with Jurassic Coast Mushrooms. 12 spaces, £10 per person.

 

2pm - 2.45pm: Slime Moulds Presentation with Max Mudie, All Things Fungi. 26 spaces, FREE to attend.

3pm - 4.30pm: Slime Mould Sunday Workshop with Max Mudie - Take home your own pet slime! 13 spaces available, £30 per person. Accompanied children's tickets £20 (Under 12's). 

Slime Mould Sunday is an immersive workshop dedicated to uncovering the fascinating world of Myxomycetes (slime moulds).

This hands-on event offers a deep dive into these extraordinary organisms. Learn how slime moulds behave, thrive, and interact with their environment, and create your very own slimearium to take home.

Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just looking for something different, this is a truly unique experience not to be missed.

The session begins with an engaging introduction to slime moulds, exploring their life cycles, behaviour, and practical uses, accompanied by stunning visuals of different species captured by macro photographer Max Mudie.

The workshop concludes with a creative session where you’ll revive a dormant sclerotia (slime mould) and construct your own slimearium using recycled materials. Once active, your slime mould pet can be fed, monitored, and even filmed in action with a slimelapse (timelapse).

• All Tickets for Events, Workshops and Garden Visits will be sent via Email (Please check your Spam/Junk Folders in case they are delivered there by mistake)
• Detailed directions to the Secret Garden will be sent with your booking confirmation and tickets.