8.7.2026

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

Content:
In the workshop, participants explore the bio-based materials featured in the exhibition in a practical, hands-on way. First, Niina Hyry presents the background of her biomaterials project and an overview of how an SCOBY-type material is formed—and what makes it an interesting material. Next, participants get to know the properties of the featured material of the day: what it feels like, how it behaves in different types of handling, and what its structure suggests about potential applications.
Hands-on testing and discussion: Participants will be able to touch and handle the material in small guided exercises. After the activities, the group discusses what the material brings to mind and what kinds of use cases it could suit.

Outcome:
At the end, there is a short group wrap-up discussion focused on what surprised participants and what SCOBY 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.

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.