Oyster Mushroom Growing Workshop

Learn how to grow your own oyster mushrooms in London!



3.5 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 15 to 30
£65


Calling all mushroom lovers!
Join Adi and other mushroom enthusiasts to learn how to grow your own oyster mushrooms and take home your own grow bag. Adi will offer you an incredible insight into the fascinating world of mushrooms. He'll guide you through the simple cultivation process, from preparing the straw, creating your very own take-home mushroom grow bag to secrets to creating the perfect environment for mycelium and mushrooms to flourish.
You will learn how to look after the mycelium and mushrooms and will be able to observe the mycelium grow and after a few weeks harvest the freshest most delicious mushrooms.
This workshop is for beginners who are looking for an eco-friendly and low-cost approach to mushroom cultivation and want to learn a simple way to grow mushrooms at home. The workshop is open to adults and children from age 11 (accompanied by an adult).
You will also leave amazed by what you have learned about mushrooms and fungi and will hopefully have made some new mushroom connections that you will be able to continue on the workshop WhatsApp group!
Knowledge required
You do not need any prior knowledge or experience – just an interest to dive into the fascinating world of fungi and mycology!
 
What you'll get
  • All materials needed, including a handout
  • Oyster mushroom grow bag to take home and instructions on how to look after it
  • Access to the workshop WhatsApp group
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 11 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

The Remakery, 51 Lilford Road, London, SE5 9HY

Oyster Mushroom Growing Workshop location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher


Hi, I'm Adi, the founder of Adi's Urban Mushrooms, and I'm thrilled to share mush love with you.
My journey into the world of fungi is rooted in a lifelong passion for nature and sustainability. I've always loved mushroom foraging - I've been doing it since I was a teenager - and dreamed of diving deeper into mycology.
After over 30 years as a social worker and academic, and with a deep understanding of learning and skill development, which I developed in my PhD, I decided not to wait for retirement to bring this dream to life. In 2021, I founded the non-profit company Urban Mushrooms London Ltd to create a space where people could learn about and experience the amazing potential of mushrooms and fungi. Adi's Urban mushroom is an urban social enterprise inspired by nature!
Teaching and sharing knowledge is a big part of who I am. I spent over 15 years as a lecturer, and I love helping people learn about nature's hidden wonders—whether that's through growing mushrooms at home, foraging them in the wild, learning to cook with them, or understanding their role in ecology. Lots of people are coming back and leaving 5 start Google reviews.
My workshops are all about hands-on learning, and participants range from mushroom enthusiasts to those just curious about fungi. I work with lots of community garden groups and even a university to help their volunteers and students develop ways of growing mushrooms or exploring mycelium as a material. These workshops are a really rewarding way to connect with people, create community and spread awareness of what mushrooms can offer.
In 2023, I launched the South London Mushroom Club, and this has been a huge success. It allows mushrooms enthusiasts - call me a nerd - to connect and engage in varied mushroom related activities, from growing to cooking and art.
When I am not sharing my passion, I grow my mushrooms locally at the Remakery in Brixton, using upcycled materials and agricultural waste, so the mushrooms you get from me are as sustainable as they are fresh. I sell these at local farmers' markets where I love connecting with people in the community.
Whether it’s my fresh mushrooms, mushroom tinctures, mushroom grow kits or the cultivation and foraging workshops, there’s something here for everyone who wants to explore the world of fungi.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me - I look forward to meeting you and sharing my passion for mushrooms, helping you on your journey into the fascinating world of fungi!

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