April Speaker | Alissa Allen

Please join us on April 21 for this month's featured speaker--after you finish your taxes!

FFSC members gather together on the third Tuesday of the month from September through May to catch up, discuss club business, and learn from interesting speakers. Plus, you can bring any fungi you have been lucky enough to find for identification!

This month we feature Alissa Allen, of Mycopigments.

Would you like to get to know this month's speaker better? Join us for Dinner with the Speaker at 5pm, prior to this event.

About the Speaker

Alissa Allen is a naturalist and textile artist based in Washington state and the founder of Mycopigments (2012). She is widely known for sharing her love for mushroom and lichen dyes through her in-person workshops and international public outreach platform, Mushroom and Lichen Dyers United.

Alissa is committed to advancing the art, science, and craft of mushroom and lichen dyeing as means of forging bonds between individuals and the places they love. Her teaching approach draws inspiration from mentor Dorothy Beebee, following the tradition of Miriam Rice. Her workshops are designed to be accessible to individuals of all skill levels, providing a solid foundation for beginners while emphasizing the significance of curiosity and experimentation for all in their journey of discovery.

Learn more about Alissa at https://www.mycopigments.com/.