Dive into the fascinating world of fungi with our in-person and online mushroom cultivation courses. We’re so excited to see you get growing!
Mushroom Growing Courses
Mushroom Growing Courses
Dive into the fascinating world of fungi with our in-person and online mushroom cultivation courses. We’re so excited to see you get growing!
Mushroom Growing Courses
Dive into the fascinating world of fungi with our in-person and online mushroom cultivation courses. We’re so excited to see you get growing!
Customer reviews
Thank you Amy & Mickey. I loved the workshop. I began to realise the subject of mushrooms is extremely wide ranging. The first workshop I did was a good first step for me. I enjoyed it so much I joined the second workshop. Both workshops were well presented, clear and easy to understand, with good questions being well clarified for our group. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. I look forward to seeing my first flush of mushrooms coming to fruition.
— Michael (Intro to Home Mushroom Growing & Lion's Mane Unlocked)
The two introductory courses we did were just great; well planned, interesting and practical for the home-grower. We learnt so much on how to grow and harvest Oyster mushrooms and Lion's Mane. Thanks so much. We're inspired to learn and do more in future.
— Linda (Intro to Home Growing & Lion's Mane Unlocked)
Amazing presentation. I would highly recommend doing this workshop to anyone who is interested in growing or learning about mushrooms. A wealth of knowledge gained that has sparked a real keen interest in the the mycology field. Thank you so much guys and the Little Acre business for allowing me to be apart of an amazing day.
— Keenan (Fungi Fundamentals)
I found the course very easy to comprehend and every step was demonstrated and explained well. Well done!
— Theresa (Online Masterclass)
The class was incredibly informative, Amy and Mickey were great teachers and I went away feeling super confident equipped with the knowledge they shared. Would highly recommend as a way to get started on your mushroom growing journey.
— Belle (Fungi Fundamentals)
Thank you so much for such an engaging course! Filled with lots of great info, delivered with a high quality production and nice concise instructions.
— Agnieszka (Online Masterclass)
The Teachers were well educated, extremely friendly and approachable. I learnt so much from this workshop and especially loved the hands-on experience of making my own mini mushroom farm that I could take home with me. Excellent Workshop!
— Alison (Fungi Fundamentals)
Really enjoyed the laid back but professional way this class was delivered. Really impressed by how well this was put together and delivered 6 stars!
— Steven (Fungi Fundamentals)
The ecology and biology was a great place to start and the practical workshop was a perfect (near) ending too. The two presenters were knowledgeable and encouraged questions. The range of resources (books and fungi) to look at and provoke discussion were great too. The course was good value and the mushroom kits to take home were generous.— Damian (Fungi Fundamentals)
Course reviews
Thank you Amy & Mickey. I loved the workshop. I began to realise the subject of mushrooms is extremely wide ranging. The first workshop I did was a good first step for me. I enjoyed it so much I joined the second workshop. Both workshops were well presented, clear and easy to understand, with good questions being well clarified for our group. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. I look forward to seeing my first flush of mushrooms coming to fruition.
— Michael (Intro to Home Mushroom Growing & Lion's Mane Unlocked)
The two introductory courses we did were just great; well planned, interesting and practical for the home-grower. We learnt so much on how to grow and harvest Oyster mushrooms and Lion's Mane. Thanks so much. We're inspired to learn and do more in future.
— Linda (Intro to Home Growing & Lion's Mane Unlocked)
Amazing presentation. I would highly recommend doing this workshop to anyone who is interested in growing or learning about mushrooms. A wealth of knowledge gained that has sparked a real keen interest in the the mycology field. Thank you so much guys and the Little Acre business for allowing me to be apart of an amazing day.
— Keenan (Fungi Fundamentals)
I found the course very easy to comprehend and every step was demonstrated and explained well. Well done!
— Theresa (Online Masterclass)
The class was incredibly informative, Amy and Mickey were great teachers and I went away feeling super confident equipped with the knowledge they shared. Would highly recommend as a way to get started on your mushroom growing journey.
— Belle (Fungi Fundamentals)
Thank you so much for such an engaging course! Filled with lots of great info, delivered with a high quality production and nice concise instructions.
— Agnieszka (Online Masterclass)
The Teachers were well educated, extremely friendly and approachable. I learnt so much from this workshop and especially loved the hands-on experience of making my own mini mushroom farm that I could take home with me. Excellent Workshop!
— Alison (Fungi Fundamentals)
Really enjoyed the laid back but professional way this class was delivered. Really impressed by how well this was put together and delivered 6 stars!
— Steven (Fungi Fundamentals)
The ecology and biology was a great place to start and the practical workshop was a perfect (near) ending too. The two presenters were knowledgeable and encouraged questions. The range of resources (books and fungi) to look at and provoke discussion were great too. The course was good value and the mushroom kits to take home were generous.— Damian (Fungi Fundamentals)
I have bought a lot of things over the years but this masterclass is the best I have ever seen. You are fantastic the way you go through every step. I bought it today 14/06/21 and watched everything from start to finish - I could not stop until I got to the finish. Thank you!
— Colin (Online Masterclass)
Choose your course
The perfect place to start
Everyone's got to start somewhere and we've got you covered with this 1.5 hour workshop for beginners. We will introduce you to the main concepts of mushroom growing and teach you the simplest, easiest method to grow oyster mushrooms at home.
Grow Lion's Mane at home
Can't find fresh Lion's Mane in the shops? Learn to grow this funny looking fungi using an easy at-home technique. We'll talk you through some of the incredible properties of this mushroom and you'll even get to try a Lion's Mane steak!
A full day of fungi fun
Fungi Fundamentals is Day 1 of our Mushroom Masterclass - a 2-day course designed to teach you the full spectrum of mushroom cultivation. Day 1 focuses on preparing substrates and fruiting mushrooms. Plus! You get a tour of Little Acre HQ!
Learn to make spawn
Mycelium Mastery is Day 2 of our 2-day mushroom masterclass. We focus on the more scientific side of cultivation, getting hands-on with a lab skills practical and sharing the secrets to making perfect mushroom grain spawn.
Learn online
Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive Online Mushroom Masterclass. Get started straight away with 20+ in-depth videos. Includes a DIY Mushroom Mini Farm.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Learn from expert growers
Founders, Mickey and Amy Pascoe have personally grown tonnes and tonnes of mushrooms and dedicated the last 8 years of their lives to becoming experts in this field.
They have honed their craft, sought knowledge and training from overseas experts and toured facilities globally.
In 2023 they sold their successful farming operations to focus on Little Acre's commercial spawn and grow block business which now supports over 30 small to medium sized mushroom farms nationwide.
They share a passion for educating people about the fascinating world of fungi and together, Mickey & Amy have taught hundreds of students mushroom cultivation skills. They are sure to put you on the path to success.
Choose your course
The perfect place to start
Everyone's got to start somewhere and we've got you covered with this 90min workshop for beginners. We will introduce you to the main concepts of mushroom growing and teach you the simplest, easiest method to grow oyster mushrooms at home.
Grow Lion's Mane at home
Curious about this fluffy fungi? Learn all about Lion's Mane's special properties and why it's the mushroom on everyone's brain. In this 90min workshop for beginners, we will introduce you to the main concepts of mushroom growing and teach you the simplest, easiest method to grow Lion's Mane at home.
A full day of fungi fun
Fungi Fundamentals is Day 1 of our Mushroom Masterclass - a 2-day course designed to teach you the full spectrum of mushroom cultivation. Day 1 focuses on preparing substrates and fruiting mushrooms. Plus! You get a tour of Little Acre HQ!
Learn to make spawn
Mycelium Mastery is Day 2 of our 2-day mushroom masterclass. We focus on the more scientific side of cultivation, getting hands-on with a lab skills practical and sharing the secrets to making perfect mushroom grain spawn.
Learn online
Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive Online Mushroom Masterclass. Get started straight away with 20+ in-depth videos. Includes a DIY Mushroom Mini Farm so you can practice at home.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Learn from expert growers
Founders, Mickey and Amy Pascoe have personally grown tonnes and tonnes of mushrooms and dedicated the last 8 years of their lives to becoming experts in this field.
They have honed their craft, sought knowledge and training from overseas experts and toured facilities globally.
In 2023 they sold their successful farming operations to focus on Little Acre's commercial spawn and grow block business which now supports over 30 small to medium sized mushroom farms nationwide.
They share a passion for educating people about the fascinating world of fungi and together, Mickey & Amy have taught hundreds of students mushroom cultivation skills. They are sure to put you on the path to success.
Most Frequently Asked
What course suits my knowledge level?
Whether you've never grown a mushroom before or you've been growing at home for a while you'll get something out of our in-depth Mushroom Masterclass. It covers all the fundamentals plus we share our experience in starting and running a commercial mushroom farm from scratch. We've been through it all and we want to help you on your mushroom growing journey.
If you're looking for a fun weekend activity with friends and have a fascination with fungi then our Shiitake Log Making Workshop is an awesome way to spend the morning, learning about natural log cultivation and getting stuck in to a super practical workshop making your own mushroom log.
Both workshops are suitable for complete beginners.
Where are the courses held?
We hold workshops once a year over a weekend in Brisbane, usually during July.
If you'd like us to hold a workshop in your town or city and have a group of 15 or more interested in attending please send us a message.
What’s the difference between the virtual mushroom masterclass and in-person mushroom masterclass?
If you want to attend our Mushroom Masterclass but can't make the date or travel to Brisbane then we offer a virtual ticket to the class. This allows you to join via video and watch the live class. You can also ask questions via the chat and Mickey will answer them in real time. You will receive a recording of the class so you can rewatch it if you need or if you can't join live on the day.
The in-person ticket has you in the room with us, meet fellow mushroom enthusiasts, enjoy morning tea and coffee and really get immersed in mushrooms for the day. Do the practical session with the group and discuss your particular mushroom questions with mushroom experts Amy and Mickey face-to-face.
With the online course, can I access all the content at once?
You will receive a link to the recording of the class after the workshop which you can watch and access as often as you like.
Can I go on a payment plan?
You are able to pay off the ticket price in instalments using AfterPay. Please see options at checkout.
Do you have courses for commercial growing as a business?
We offer private consultation for people wanting to grow commercially. We can consult on topics such as:
- grow room design
- site layout
- advanced cultivation techniques
- correct substrate preparation and recipes
- troubleshooting and general advice for mushroom farmers
For more information please send us a message and we'll be in touch.
Do you take group bookings or run private workshops?
Got a large group keen to learn about mushrooms? We are able to organise private workshops for groups of 15 or more. We can even travel to you! For group bookings or private workshops please send us a message with the details of your numbers, location, requested date/time and the workshop you're interested in.
What is your cancellation policy for in-person workshops?
If you've bought a ticket and can't attend a workshop for any reason we require you to notify us prior to 48 hours before the workshop date to be able to refund you or place you in a future workshop. Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will be eligible for a credit for a future workshop. If you are unable to attend the workshop and have a booking please let us know via email as soon as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
