Zoom Workshop 125: Fun Guys at Home: Fungi in their Habitat

Draw Mushrooms in their Growing Environment

Sunday, October 5, 2025: 3pm – 7pm ET

Thursday, October 9, 2025: 4pm – 6pm ET

✏️ Instructors: Vern Fannin & Pam Thompson
✅ Level: All levels
🌱 Botanical Subject(s): Mushrooms, foraged or store-bought*

*SAFETY FIRST! Here’s what you need to know before, during, and after foraging. Consult field guides to identify mushrooms and DO NOT pick potentially poisonous specimens!

Workshop Description

Welcome to the whimsical world of mushrooms! Learn to draw fascinating fungi and craft a creative composition of your favorite fungus in its humble home. Designed for artists and mycologists of all skill levels, this workshop is sure to spark your imagination as we befriend these “fun guys” and illustrate them in their natural environment.

What We’ll Practice

🖌️ Basic Shapes: Start with simple shapes to build the foundation of your mushroom drawings.
✏️ Shading Techniques: Learn how to use shading to create depth and dimension, making your mushrooms look truly enchanting.
🎨 Texture Techniques: Discover methods to depict the unique textures of different mushroom species, from smooth and shiny to rough and ridged.
🍄 Adding Details: Gradually add charming details like rounded caps, intricate gills, pores, spines, or ridges. Bring your mushrooms to life by illustrating them in their natural habitats.