Join Samantha, Plant Researcher and Botanical Artist, for a hands-on exploration of the hidden world of plants and fungi. Discover mushroom science, folklore and medicine through microscopes, sensory activities and creative making, before creating your own mushroom-inspired artwork to take home.
Please note this is a drop-in session running throughout the day and suitable for all ages.
This workshop is designed as part of our October Half Term programme – Mighty Mushrooms
About Samantha Cooper
Samantha Cooper is a practice-based, interdisciplinary researcher helping to combat “plant blindness” in relation to medicinal plants through engaging botany-based public activities and exhibitions using “art-science toolkits.” Through her work, she aims to raise public awareness, helping to ensure their survival for future generations.
Samantha is a PhD Researcher at Liverpool John Moores University and a Botany Volunteer at the Liverpool World Museum Herbarium, where her research and outreach activities explore innovative ways of connecting people with plant biodiversity and botanical heritage.
We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible. Please email [email protected] for any access requirements or queries
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