CourseEstablished
Moulds and Formwork for Grown Objects
Design and fabricate reusable moulds and formwork that let mycelium grow into precise, repeatable shapes.
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
- Principles of growing into form
- Mould materials and reusability
PHASE 2
Practice
- Digital modelling for moulds
- Vacuum forming and 3D printed moulds
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Demoulding and post-growth
- Formwork for large elements
What you will be able to do
Moulds and Formwork for Grown Objects
By the end you will have worked through:
- Principles of growing into form
- Mould materials and reusability
- Digital modelling for moulds
- Vacuum forming and 3D printed moulds
- Demoulding and post-growth
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 Moulds and Formwork for Grown Objects?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Moulds and Formwork for Grown Objects 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 Moulds and Formwork for Grown Objects?
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.