Dates: Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $345
Instructor: Aspen Golann CF '19
Learn to design and tie everything from a small whisk broom to a full-sized or double-headed floor sweeper. After one short weekend, students will walk away with a variety of beautiful and functional brooms including whisks, turkey wings…
Dates: Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $345
Instructor: Aspen Golann CF '19
Learn to design and tie everything from a small whisk broom to a full-sized or double-headed floor sweeper. After one short weekend, students will walk away with a variety of beautiful and functional brooms including whisks, turkey wings, short-handled hearth brooms, a full-sized floor sweeper, and more. This class will survey material sourcing, broom construction, plaiting or weaving for decorative handles, specialty tools, hand grips & techniques.
If you are interested in making a full-size broom, handled broom, or designing your own pieces, this class is for you. Class discussions will explore the history of broomcorn and broom making in America and will survey a variety of contemporary and historical brooms to inspire your design ideas.
Tools and supplies: All of the tools and supplies are provided for this class. Students may choose to bring the optional items on this supply list if wanted.
Attire: It is recommended that participants wear pants and long sleeves.
Health & Safety: Covid-19 vaccination is required. Please answer the required question(s) at checkout.
Prerequisite: None
