m polo designs and Heartwood Mushrooms are joining forces to transform textile waste with mycelium. Through hands-on workshops, you'll explore circular design, sustainable materials, and even learn how to grow your own mushrooms.
—no experience needed.
We're exploring the fusion of textile waste and mycelium to create fully compostable, custom-formed objects. These workshops guide participants through the process of combining discarded natural fabrics with living mycelium to grow their own biodegradable items—from sculptural vessels and tiles to packaging prototypes or artistic forms. Each piece is not only functional or decorative but also designed to return safely to the earth, offering a hands-on experience in circular, regenerative design.
Mushroom Health, Growth and Farming
We're reimagining waste and shaping the future of circular design in collaboration with Heartwood Mushrooms—a Manitoulin Island-based company that cultivates gourmet mushrooms and transforms spent substrate into nutrient-rich garden boosters. Rooted in regenerative agriculture and community education, Heartwood brings hands-on sustainability to life through practical, earth-friendly solutions.
Together, we’re launching a series of hands-on workshops that combine mycelium and textile waste to create fully compostable, custom-formed objects—from vessels and tiles to sculptural pieces and prototypes. These immersive sessions offer a deep dive into sustainable material innovation, while also equipping participants with the skills and confidence to grow their own mushrooms at home, even after just one workshop.
Whether you're a designer, gardener, sustainability enthusiast, or curious beginner, you'll leave with practical knowledge, inspiration, and a new way to see waste.
Join us to co-create, cultivate, and innovate a more sustainable future.
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Workshop #1
Introduction/One-off- Mushroom Farming at Home Workshop Information
Join us at- 472 Margueretta Street, Toronto, ON, M6H 3S5
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Total Cost- $75
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May 14th and 20th
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4:30pm - 5:45pm
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6:00pm - 7:15pm
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Materials will be provided
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Refreshments provided
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What to expect
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Learn practical techniques for using spent mushroom blocks in your garden beds
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Understand fungal-soil interactions explained simply
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No fancy equipment needed—just bring your curiosity and willingness to experiment
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Perfect for gardeners looking to take their growing game to the next level
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Take-aways
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Walk away with a 3-step plan to boost your garden's health naturally
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Discover which substrate types work best for different garden spaces
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Master the simple DIY processes for preparing substrate
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Workshop #2
Introduction/2 Part- Mycelium forming Structure Workshop Information
Join us at- 472 Margueretta Street, Toronto, ON, M6H 3S5
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Total Cost- $145 (2 Sessions)
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7:30pm - 8:45pm (Part 1- May 14th)
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7:30pm - 8:45pm (Part 2- May 20th)
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Materials will be provided
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Refreshments provided
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What to expect
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Hands-on experience transforming textile waste into beautiful, functional objects using living mycelium
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Step-by-step guidance through inoculation, incubation stages, and mould casting techniques
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A messy, experimental environment where failures become learning opportunities and everyone leaves with new skills
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Take-aways
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Your own custom mycelium creation plus the knowledge to make more at home
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Practical skills to set up a small-scale mycelium lab with minimal equipment
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Connection to our passionate mushroom-loving community for ongoing support and inspiration
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