Artists Unfinished Business will be in residence at Incredible Edible (Court Hey Park) and Make on the Corner (Derby Road) for two weeks of creative workshops.
The Instinct Lab: A mashing together of fermentation, art making, microbiology and oracle reading, seeking out new ways to empower us to make positive decisions in our lives, our communities and the world we inhabit.
Enter The Instinct Lab and journey deep into your gut, train your intuition, discover the magic of your microbiome and listen to the wisdom of our ancient ancestors. Learn how to make delicious fermented foods, explore unusual ways to harness your powers of intuition, have a pickle picnic and maybe even get a tarot reading!
All activities are free and designed for beginners.
Activities at Incredible Edible, Free (booking required)
For all events at Incredible Edible, meet outside the gates of Incredible Edible, or go straight in!
Monday 4th November, 11am - 3pm
Sauerkraut Spell Making - Book a place
A playful and powerful collective process where we do what the title says… we make a giant pot of sauerkraut and concoct a spell for positive change in our community.
Tuesday 5th November, 10am - 1pm
Feeding Our Ancestors - Book a place
Explore prebiotic cooking and discover food that feeds your microbiome. Remember your ancestors and offer food and reverence to where and who we came from. All ingredients will be provided for a collective lunch, which we’ll cook together.
Tuesday 5th November, 1pm - 3pm
Fermenting Radish Eyes to See into Your Future - Book a place
Make fermented radishes (that look like eyeballs), feed your microbiome and experiment with creative soothsaying techniques.
Thursday 7th November, 10am - 2pm
The Bakery of Slow Ideas - Book a place
Learn how to make fermented ancient grain sourdough bread and explore what empowerment means to you.
A creative space to express yourself and listen deeply to others in your community, while getting your hands sticky in sourdough. Your loaf will be baked after the workshop and ready to collect the next day, so make sure you can either pop in or have someone else pick it up!
Drop-in activities at Make on the Corner, Free
14th - 16th November, 1pm - 4pm
Every afternoon at Make on the Corner, The Instinct Lab will be open, offering lots of fun, creative activities.
Put your hands in a sourdough installation, listen to a meditation, or just pop in for a cup of tea or a cracker with a spicy, fermented topping.
Anna and Leo and their guest specialists can tell you more about what they’re up to, and what we mean by “the microbial world”.
Activities at Make on the Corner, Free (booking required)
For all events at Make on the Corner, go straight in!
Thursday 14th November, 11am - 1pm
Workshop: Fermented Chilli Fruit Sauce - Book a place
Learn just how easy it is to make your own fermented chilli sauce in the first workshop of the takeover.
Thursday 14th November, 4.30pm - 6pm
Talk: Me, Myself and My Microbiome - Book a place
Join microbiologist Dr Thomas Willmott for an informal chat about the trillions of microorganisms that live on us, in us and all around us.
Thursday 14th November, 6.30pm - 8pm
Microbial Film Club - Book a place
An evening of short films exploring the intersection between fermentation, health, our bodies and social art, including:
- WROUGHT, by Biofilm Productions: In a world obsessed with growth, we deny ourselves the tender possibilities of decay. Watch the trailer
- I WILL NOT BE PURIFIED, Written and read by Sophie Strand with music by Amanda Palma: Exploring illness, big pharma, health and the microbial world within us.
- Peoples Republic of Fermentation: Episode 1 by Sandor Katz: The introduction and first episode in fermentation guru, Sandor Katz's YouTube mini series about his journey through China exploring fermentation in all its culinary manifestations.
- Rest And Rise Again by Unfinished Business & Sam Campbell: A short documentary film about the social art project the Bakery of Slow Ideas, and how it manifested in Derby amidst the lockdowns of 2020/21.
Friday 15th November, 11am - 1pm
Workshop: Creative Kvass - Book a place
Learn how to make beetroot Kvass, a powerful fermented drink which does wonders for your gut health!
Friday 15th November, 4.30pm - 7pm
Talk: Spirituality is Very Simple - Book a place
Join psychic, tarot reader and actress Ingrid Maria Birgitta Müller-Farny for a one off talk about her vision of spirituality - as she says, you don’t need to be a witch to have insight, just be totally in the moment! Ingrid will be live streaming from Germany and after her talk will offer a handful of one-to-one tarot card readings for anyone who wants one!
Saturday 16th November, 11am - 1pm
Workshop: DIY Kimchi / DIY Tarot - Book a place
Learn how to make korean kimchi and explore the fundaments of collective tarot reading.
Saturday 16th November, 1.30pm - 4pm
Workshop: The Intuitive Self - Book a place
Connect to your intuition through a series of exercises designed by psychic reader Alison Haines. Following the workshop Alison will offer mini tarot readings for anyone who has a question to ask.
Saturday 16th November, 4pm - 6pm
Talk: The Gut Brain Connection - Book a place
Somatic Experiencing® specialist David Field explores the multitude of ways that our bodies and brains communicate and affect each other, our self view and world view.
Saturday 16th November, 6 - 7pm
Event: The Final Ferment - Book a place
Join us for a community celebration, where we’ll be opening, tasting and giving out the ferments and sharing creative contributions from the community.
About the project
What is instinct, intuition, gut feeling?
How do we feed it, what do we feed it with?
Is instinct something that happens only inside us, or is it a collective or communal experience?
The Instinct Lab is a participatory creative research project, exploring emerging scientific knowledge about the symbiotic relationship between animals, plants and the microbial world.
Access information for both venues
We aim to create safe, welcoming and accessible spaces for all.
Access information for Incredible Edible, Court Hey Park, Huyton, L16 2LR:
Wheelchair accessible, with flat access
Nearest train station is Broad Green Station (for trains to and from Lime Street) -15 minute walk from Court Hey Park
The number 79 and 61 buses run from Liverpool city centre and Huyton train station, respectively
Nearest accessible parking is in the main car park at Court Hey Park
By bike - Court Hey Park is situated not far from the Loop Line
- Wheelchair accessible (accessible toilet available in a nearby café)
- Nearest train station is Huyton Station (for trains to and from Lime Street) - 7 minute walk from
- The number 15, 9 and 10B buses run from Liverpool city centre
- Accessible parking can be arranged at Make - please let us know in advance
