CourseEstablished
Foundations of Mycelium Materials
Understand how mycelium composites are grown, what governs their properties and where they can and cannot replace conventional materials.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Design & Architecture
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- Mycelium composites explained
- Species and strain selection
PHASE 2
Practice
- Substrates and particle size
- Growth conditions and colonisation
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Inactivation, drying and pressing
- Properties, limitations and applications
What you will be able to do
Foundations of Mycelium Materials
By the end you will have worked through:
- Mycelium composites explained
- Species and strain selection
- Substrates and particle size
- Growth conditions and colonisation
- Inactivation, drying and pressing
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Foundations of Mycelium Materials?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Foundations of Mycelium Materials taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Foundations of Mycelium Materials?
The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Product Design.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.