Designed objects are increasingly being made with materials from nature, specifically nature’s ultimate decomposer, fungi. Fungi is one of the most exciting sources ripe with design potential, and creative applications for fungi-based materials range from biodegradable styrofoams to leather-like textile alternatives.
In this workshop, we’ll explore 
mycelium
 (AKA the vegetative fibers of a mushroom) as a material for experimental design applications. You’ll grow a variety of samples, starting from a mycelium substrate, to mycelium grown using experimental techniques, to sculpting mycelium composite materials grown to shape. We’ll also dive into some of the science behind how fungi is evolving alongside us to break down our waste, and discuss the potential of using sustainable mycelium to replace current packaging and building materials.
COVID-19 Safety Notice:
If you are feeling unwell, suspect that you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, please do not attend and let us know ASAP (info@genspace.org). 
If you cancel after our 7-day policy, we cannot refund your ticket, but we can exchange and offer credits toward future classes.
 If you have signed up for Biohacker Boot Camp, we will automatically transfer your registration to the next month’s dates unless you tell us otherwise.
Meet the Instructor
Niko Arranz
 is an industrial designer involved in interactive products, spaces, and digital content. From large scale kinetic sculptures to holographic currency, Niko helped bring new technological ideas to life. For the past several years, he's been focused on scientific pursuits and was a lead for the Genspace Biomaterials Studio at Genspace, exploring various biological materials for creative means and building open source tools for remote scientists.
Follow him on Instagram 
@arranzniko
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