The Art of Broom Making

This 2-day workshop will give you a chance to explore artistic and fun techniques in broom making.

Subject plan to cover, but not limited to: making turkey wing brooms, adding handles to broom heads, plaiting with basket reed and other interesting materials, learning coiled basket techniques/pine needle weaving, working with dyed corn, replicating broom styles from Africa, and experimenting with your own artistic vision. Materials and supplies will be provided. If you have something unique to try as a broom handle, plaiting, or as an artistic addition to one of your brooms, please bring these items with you! The class is structured so you can collaborate with other participants and share ideas.