Introduction to Broom Craft

Cost: $165

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When we craft our own tools, we can imbue them with our intention, our purpose and our needs. A hand broom, (including turkey wing, hawks tail or triple style whisks) would traditionally be a small broom kept by a fireplace to sweep up cold ash, or on a workbench to clean up debris. The traditional cobwebbing broom, which is an extension of your arm to reach high corners of ceilings, can also be used to retrieve children’s or pet toys out from underneath furniture.

In this course you will learn how to craft one of each style of handbrooms including: a Triple Whisk, Turkey Wing, and Hawks Tail. Additionally you will make a set of four Kitchen Tools (cake tester, pot scrubber, root veggie scrubber and a counter whisk). We will speak about some of the history behind the designs, and the uses of these versatile tools. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away 7 handmade brooms!

Your class fee includes all the supplies needed for the course. Please note that this will be a physical activity, which will use core abdominal muscles, hands and arms, and upper body strength. Please dress in comfortable clothing (leggings, jeans or yoga pants), as well as wear soft soled shoes or be prepared to work barefoot. Amy will have some charms and other items you can use to decorate your brooms if you would like, but if you have something specific, bring it along and we can see if it can be added into your creation.