*Cancelled* Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Mushrooms

This event has been Cancelled.

Beatrix Potter was a woman of many interests and ambitions. However, we often come to know only one of these, her children’s books. Renowned for her fabulous Peter Rabbit storybook illustrations at the turn of the Century, Potter was also involved in the study of fungi (mycology) which inspired her land conservancy efforts in England’s Lake District later in life.

Join lecturer Spencer W. Stuart as he delves into Potter’s lesser-known involvement with the study of mycology through scientific illustration as well as writing. Now housed in the Armitt Museum in England and Perth Museum in Scotland, these beautifully executed and famously accurate watercolours continue to serve as reference to both amateur and expert mycologists alike.

Fungi Fest is a week-long series of events, films and lectures celebrating the launch of Fungi: Web of Life at IMAX® Victoria.