New - Online Workshops & Masterclasses 2026

Welcome to our Online Mushroom Growing Workshops and Masterclasses…

We invite you to discover the magic of growing your own mushrooms at home - no matter your space, budget, or experience level.

Our online workshops are designed to guide you step by step through the fascinating world of mushrooms and how easy they are to grow. Whether you’re growing indoors or outdoors, you’ll learn practical techniques, insider tips and the truth behind common mushroom myths.

What’s included:

• Live online demonstration & teaching - join us from the comfort of your home

• Tailored grow-at-home kit sent directly to you (specific to your chosen course)

• Hands-on learning to help you grow mushrooms successfully

• Exclusive extras - e.g. a £10 voucher towards button mushroom spawn if you choose our button mushroom course

Choose your workshop:

🍄 Growing Mushrooms at Home - indoor growing for year-round harvests (kit included)
🦁 Lion’s Mane Mushrooms - learn to grow this unique gourmet mushroom indoors (kit included)
🌳 Log Growing - outdoor growing at its most sustainable (kit included)
🍽️ Make Your Own Button Mushroom Kit - includes a £10 voucher towards spawn

👉 Ready to start growing? Sign up today and begin your mushroom journey!

🍄 Growing Mushrooms at Home - 13th January & 17th November 2026

📅 Tuesday 13th January & 17th November 2026 | 7:00 pm GMT | Online (via Microsoft Teams)

Indoor mushrooms can be grown all year round, making them a delicious and rewarding addition to your kitchen. This 45-minute course explores the ease and convenience of growing mushrooms at home.

What you’ll learn:

• Mushroom growing basics and the minimal space/equipment you need

• Step-by-step demo of opening and preparing your Grey Oyster kit

• How to recognise healthy vs. unhealthy growth

• Judging the perfect time to harvest

• Tips for storing, preparing, and cooking your mushrooms

What’s included:

• A ready-to-grow Grey Oyster kit (delivered 7–10 days before the workshop)

• Live demo + Q&A with our team

• Full written instructions with your kit

• Recording of the session (sent after, if needed)

Before the workshop:

• Store your kit in the fridge until the session

• Have ready: your kit, clean scissors, and a saucer/shallow bowl

• We’ll email your Teams link 48 hours before the course

All workshops include our cancellation policy and guarantee that you’ll receive full growing instructions with your kit.

🦁 Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms - 27th January & 3rd November 2026

📅 Tuesday 27th January & 3rd November 2026 | 7:00 pm GMT | Online (via Microsoft Teams)

Lion’s Mane is one of the most unusual, eye-catching, and in-demand mushrooms. In this 45-minute course, we’ll explore why they’re so popular, their potential health benefits, and how you can grow them yourself at home.

What you’ll learn:

• Introduction to Lion’s Mane mushrooms and their unique properties

• Step-by-step demo of preparing and caring for your kit

• Signs of healthy growth vs. when something’s wrong

• The best time to harvest

• Tips for storing, cooking, and enjoying your Lion’s Mane mushrooms

What’s included:

• A ready-to-grow Lion’s Mane kit (delivered 7–10 days before the workshop)

• Live demo + Q&A

• Full written instructions with your kit

• Recording of the session (sent after, if needed)

Before the workshop:

• Store your kit in the fridge until the session

• Have ready: your kit and clean scissors

• We’ll email your Teams link 48 hours before the course

All workshops include our cancellation policy and guarantee that you’ll receive full growing instructions with your kit.

🌳 Log Growing Mushrooms (Shiitake) - 10th March & 20th October 2026

📅 Tuesday 10th March & 20th October 2026 | 7:00 pm GMT | Online (via Microsoft Teams)

Log growing is one of the oldest and most sustainable ways to cultivate mushrooms — an outdoor project that can be started at any time of year. In this 45-minute session, you’ll learn how to set up your own log for long-term harvests.

What you’ll learn:

• The basics of log growing and why it’s so sustainable

• Choosing and sourcing the right logs

• Step-by-step demo of inoculating a hardwood log with Shiitake dowels

• What to look for during colonisation and fruiting

• Harvesting, storing, and cooking your log-grown mushrooms

What’s included:

• A Shiitake log dowel kit (delivered 7–10 days before the workshop)

• Live demo + Q&A

• Full written instructions with your kit

• Recording of the session (sent after, if needed)

Before/after the workshop:

• Store your kit in the fridge until the session

• Watch the inoculation demo during the workshop (we don’t recommend doing it live)

• Equipment you’ll need afterwards: hardwood log, 8.5mm drill bit, drill with hammer function, marker pen, scissors

• Teams link sent 48 hours before the course

All workshops include our cancellation policy and guarantee that you’ll receive full growing instructions with your kit.

🍽️ Growing Button Mushrooms (Make Your Own Kit) - 3rd March & 29th September 2026

📅 Tuesday 3rd March & 29th September 2026 | 7:00 pm GMT | Online (via Microsoft Teams)

Button mushrooms are the classic, much-loved variety you’ll find in supermarkets — and they’re surprisingly easy to grow at home. In this 45-minute course, we’ll bring the traditional growing method into the 21st century.

What you’ll learn:

• The history and popularity of button mushrooms

• How to make your very own DIY button mushroom kit at home

• The equipment and materials you’ll need (most found around the house or garden)

• Recognising healthy growth vs. warning signs

• Harvesting, storing, and cooking your button mushrooms

What’s included:

• A £10 voucher to redeem on fresh mushroom spawn from our shop

• Live demo + Q&A

• Full written instructions sent ahead of the workshop

• Recording of the session (sent after, if needed)

Before the workshop:

• We don’t recommend building your kit live — just watch and take notes

• Instructions (including equipment list) sent 7 days before the workshop

• Teams link sent 48 hours before the course

All workshops include our cancellation policy and guarantee that you’ll receive full growing instructions with your kit.

Course Details

What’s included with your booking:

Ready-to-grow kit - Grey Oyster or Lion’s Mane (depending on your course)Log dowel kit - Shiitake (for the log-growing course)Digital voucher - redeemable against Button Mushroom spawn (for the button course)

How the workshops run:

All courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please ensure you have an active account and access before the session.Each demonstration lasts 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A where you can post questions in the comments box.Courses are demonstration-based rather than interactive. All participants will be asked to remain on mute during the session.While each workshop is unique, some basic mushroom information may overlap across sessions.

Delivery & access:

If you’ve booked the Mushrooms at Home, Lion’s Mane, or Log workshop, your kit will be dispatched 10 days before the workshop. You’ll receive a dispatch notification directly from us or Yodel.Your Teams link will be emailed 48 hours before the workshop.

Cancellations & refunds:

You may cancel your place up to 14 days before the workshop for a full refund.Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop are eligible for a 25% refund.Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if you contact us after the event.To cancel, please email enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk.

Questions?

If you have any queries ahead of your course, please get in touch: enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk.