Tincture Making for Functional Mushrooms 101

Learn to make dual extracted mushroom tinctures using basic kitchen equipment with Sam Wagner of Shroomsquatch! Tincture Making for Functional Mushrooms 101 Dec. 9th, 7:30-9pm Medicinal and functional mushrooms have been used in ancient cultures for years to improve general wellness, but knowing what a mushroom does and how to access those benefits is not always as simple as merely eating the mushroom. In this hands on course you will learn to make dual extracted mushroom tinctures using basic kitchen equipment. This tincturing process can then be applied to a variety of fungi and plants. We will discuss various extraction methods and which mushrooms benefit from those different methods. You will participate in making and pouring your own take-home tincture of a mushroom of your choosing. We will have cordyceps, lion's mane, and reishi available. You will also receive a reference curriculum for continued tincture production and a discount on future Shroomsquatch products and education. Sam Wagner started Shroomsquatch Myco-Ventures LLC 2022 out of lessons from previous fungal based projects and small-scale mushroom farming. Having previously worked in a social work career, he left the institution of class welfare for ecological welfare aimed at curiosity, exploration, and decentralization. Sam uses his background in social work, horticultural therapy, and life skills education as a foundation for teaching fungal biology. Mushroom cultivation workshops have been a key component of Shroomsquatch since its inception, and Sam continues to educate individuals who are interested in engaging with fungi and themselves within the greater ecology. In Sam's words: "It is my goal to create a community through mycology and other permaculture structures to help others see what they are capable of and what their natural world has to offer through a relationship with their environment. I hope to bring you knowledge, confidence, critical thinking skills, and playful discovery along the way. We can all be scientists. As the old adage states, ‘If you sit in the forest long enough, you’ll figure it out’." When you attend a workshop, enjoy 15% off your next Balanced Root purchase whether it is the night of the workshop or show us your ticket the next time you stop in! Please note that we can only issue refunds if notice is given more than 48 hours prior to the start of any workshop event. This ensures other community members have access to our events and ensures fair compensation to our teachers for their time and efforts in sharing their valuable knowledge with the community. If you are unable to attend an event last minute, we encourage you to pay it forward and offer your ticket to a friend or community member! Please contact the shop directly with any refund inquiries. Thank you for your understanding!