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SUMMARY:Discovering and Drawing Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about mushrooms and how to identify and differentiate between various species. We will discuss mushroom picking and collecting etiquette\, and various ways of identifying fungus genus and species – by shape\, parts\, and anatomy of a mushroom\, color\, smell\, and tree associations! Participants will have time to explore\, find\, and closely observe and identify various fungi. \nAfter the walk\, participants will return to the Museum\, where they will select a couple of mushrooms to study more closely and learn how to draw their specimens. Using the mushrooms they collected\, they will learn how to closely observe key features such as shape\, texture\, gills\, stems\, and overall form\, and translate those details into a scientific-style drawing. Everyone will go home with a completed drawing of their mushroom or mushrooms from the day. \nProgram Fee: $45 | $5 Off for Museum Members\nMaterials: All art materials are included in the class fee.\nCapacity: 20\nAges: Open to ages 7+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \nEVENT REGISTRATION FULL\nPlease email info@santacruzmuseum.org to be added to the waitlist for this program. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Instructor: Sarah Brothers Bot \nSarah Brothers Bot studied biology in college but after discovering the arts\, pursued a Bachelors degree in in Fine Art and Graphic Design\, and a Masters in Community Arts Management and Arts Education. Sarah has held leadership positions in non-profit arts and education organizations nation-wide.  For the past 14 years\, as Arts Education Director for Arts Council Santa Cruz County\, Sarah has developed arts education programs that meet educational\, socio-emotional\, and artistic needs for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and has created systems for sustainable programming. \nIllustration featured in The Art of Nature 2025 Exhibit by Sarah Brothers Bot. \n  \n  About the Instructor: Liv Fragiacomo \nLiv Fragiacomo is a microbial community ecologist finishing up their Master’s at San Jose State University. They led our 2025 Fungus February hikes and our Redwoods Revival series. A lover of all things plants and microbes\, their background is in plant disease ecology. They love making zines for their walks while helping others connect with the unique natural history of Santa Cruz County. \n\nFungus February programming presented with support from UCSC’s The Humanities Institute\, featuring Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds\, Change our Minds\, and Shape our Futures by British mycologist Merlin Sheldrake for this year’s Deep Read program. Learn More.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/mushroom-walk/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fungi Natural Dye Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces natural dyeing with plants and fungi\, including mushroom-based dyes. Participants will learn basic folding techniques\, experiment with multiple dye baths\, and explore how pH modifiers like vinegar and baking soda affect color. The workshop also includes a brief demonstration on working with natural charcoal and draws inspiration from traditional dye practices.  \nThis Event is FULL\nTo join the waitlist email info@santacruzmuseum.org\n  \nAccessibility and LogisticsThis program will take place at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty\, as we will be working with natural dyes. \nParking is available on site and along surrounding streets. The museum includes accessible restrooms\, and the program space is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access needs or questions in advance\, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help. \nMain Audience: GeneralCapacity: 20 participantsTicket Price: $40Discounts: $5 museum member discount; youth and student tickets are $35Age Limit: 10+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History \n\nFungus February programming presented with support from UCSC’s The Humanities Institute\, featuring Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds\, Change our Minds\, and Shape our Futures by British mycologist Merlin Sheldrake for this year’s Deep Read program. Learn More.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/fungi-natural-dye-techniques/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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