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.

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We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible. Please email info@thackraymuseum.org for any access requirements or queries

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