Magic in a Grow Bag Workshop

Magic in a Grow Bag – Cultivation Fundamentals

This is an immersive, learning-first workshop that breaks down the essential pillars of mushroom cultivation and includes a live grow-bag inoculation component during class. The session is built for curious minds who want practical insight without complicated gear lists or lab jargon.

What you’ll learn:

• How mycelium grows, spreads, and colonizes grain + substrate
• Core principles of sterile technique and contamination prevention
• How to properly inoculate a grow bag using liquid culture
• Environmental basics: airflow, humidity, temperature, and light cycles
• Grow-bag anatomy, materials, and how filters + ports support healthy colonization
• Common cultivation pitfalls and how to interpret early signs of success
• Foundational methods used by professional mycology suppliers

What happens in class:

• Step-by-step guidance through a real grow-bag inoculation
• A controlled, clean workspace where each participant inoculates one grow bag
• Hands-on observation of best practices for sealing, labeling, and storing bags post-inoculation
• Community discussion and guided learning as you apply the techniques live

Venue & location:

• Hosted in-person at Colonizing Colorado LLC in Colorado Springs
• The space includes seating, work tables, and a designated clean-tech inoculation area

What this workshop delivers:

• A deeper understanding of how to inoculate and start colonization correctly
• Real-world mycology supply knowledge from experienced founder and lead mycologist, Christopher Vinci
• A completed inoculation of your grow bag during the session