9.7.2026

In Finnish: at 16:00-16:50
In English: at 17:00-17:50
Duration: approx. 50 minutes

Content:
The workshop introduces fungal mycelium as a material and its possibilities as a bio-based material platform. It starts with an introduction to the background of Niina Hyry’s biomaterials project and then moves on to the properties of mycelium material—its structure, feel, and workability, etc.

Hands-on exploration and discussion:
Participants will engage with the material by touch and through a few light, guided activities. Finally, the group reflects together on potential use scenarios for mycelium and how participants’ observations shape their view of its suitability.

Outcome:
At the end, there is a short group wrap-up discussion focused on what surprised participants and what mycelium could be used for.

During the Māter X exhibition, two workshops are held with a focus on SCOBY and fungal mycelium. In the workshops, participants explore the bio-based materials featured in the exhibition. They will also hear about Niina Hyry’s biomaterials project and learn about the properties of the featured materials. Participants can touch the materials by hand and reflect on what they evoke, as well as what kinds of use cases they could suit. Duration of a single workshop: approx. 50 minutes. The workshops are led by Niina Hyry. A maximum of 10 participants can join on a first-come, first-served basis. The workshops are free of charge.