Queer Mycology: a workshop exploring the queer & fascinating world of fungi

Charis welcomes Eliza Crofts for Queer Mycology Workshop: a gathering to explore the queer and fascinating world of fungi!

Join us on Sunday, March 15th at 2:00pm for this in-person only event at Charis Books & More. Registration is required; please read the event details below.

Workshop Description

Through collaborative discussion and hands-on discovery, we will investigate a wide array of fungal forms, life cycles, ecology, and folklore to learn what fungi can teach us about queerness and community. We will examine and build upon the work of Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, Maria Pinto, David Griffiths, and other mycologists, writers, and researchers, both contemporary and historical. Whether you are already in love with fungi or totally new to them, this is a welcoming space for learning together!

Registration is required, as spots are limited. RSVP here! A sliding scale donation of $10-20 per attendee will help cover Eliza’s preparation, facilitation, and workshop materials; a portion of the funds will be donated to the Charis Circle programming nonprofit.

About the Workshop Facilitator

Eliza Crofts (they/them) is an ecological educator and artist who teaches classes on mushroom identification and foraging. Eliza is writing and illustrating a book about queer mycology, and their research has inspired them to invite folks into the fungal world through gatherings like this one! Visit their Instagram @elizacrofts or email them [email protected] learn more about their work.

Event Guidelines:

• All attendees must wear a face mask during the event. Masks provided.
• Registration is required, as spots are limited.
• As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.

If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request specific accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected] or call the store at 404-524-0304.

Accessibility
Charis has both stairs and an elongated ramp at the entrance. Accessible parking is to the left of the building. Charis Books is a fully wheelchair accessible space with on site van accessible parking, two ramps, and additional overflow accessible parking nearby. Most of our shelves are on wheels and can be moved to provide additional access. The insides are all level and flat with ramps to access various areas of the space. Our bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and gender neutral with motion activated fixtures. Both bathrooms have wheelchair accessible baby changing tables. Our directional signs are written in braille. Please contact us at [email protected] or 404-524-0304 if you would like ASL interpretation at this event. If you have other accessibility needs please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

By attending our event, you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), class, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Unsolicited sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to Charis staff immediately or email [email protected].

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