Workshops
Interested in learning to make a broom of your own? AWESOME! Let's make it happen. Here are some of my upcoming workshops and links for enrollment. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop please send an email to vagabondspun@gmail.com
2023 workshops
Feb 05, 2023, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Supplies for Creative Living, 145 Main St, Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA
Broommaking is back!
Participants will learn all the basic skills to construct their very own whisk brooms and will work through 2 styles of whisks. Everyone will walk away with at least 2 finished whisks to take home for their studio, home or for just staring at and thinking, "I made that" every once in a while.
No prior experience is needed but moderate upper body strength, hand strength, and manual dexterity are required. Your hands may be in and out of water throughout this workshop. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
Breaks are encouraged anytime after the first hour of the session; participants are also welcome to leave before the end of the session if they complete their piece before the end of the session.
https://www.suppliesforcreativeliving.com/events/making-whisk-brooms-2
Time & Location
Mar 11, 2023, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 18, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Supplies for Creative Living, 145 Main St, Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA
About the Event
In this two- day class, you will learn everything you need to complete your own full sized Sweeper and Cobwebber Broom, as well two types of whisk brooms. We will cover materials needed, how to sort and prep them for use, construction, and finishing techniques. (A Sweeper is a long-handled broom used for sweeping floors. A Cobwebber, is a long, slender, lightweight broom used for clearing cobwebs from ceilings, corners, or other hard to reach areas.)
SESSION: March 11 & 18th, 10AM to 5PM (2 sessions)
FEE: $350 / participant
All materials will be provided, but if you have something you’d like to use as a handle for either larger broom styles, please feel free to bring it to class.
Breaks are encouraged anytime after the first hour of the session; participants are also welcome to leave before the end of the session if they complete their projects before the end of each session day.
No prior experience is needed but moderate upper body strength, hand strength, and manual dexterity are required. Your hands may be in and out of water throughout this workshop. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty and feel free to bring an apron or towel if you like.
https://www.suppliesforcreativeliving.com/events/broommaking-intensive
10/17-10/18/2020
Cobwebbers and Hearth Brooms: A Two Day Intensive Broom Making Course.
Broom season is upon us friends! Whether you’re interested in making a functional piece or your own witchy decor, Cobwebbers and Hearth brooms are a wonderful way to begin your journey into handled broom making. But what exactly are Cobwebbers and Hearth Brooms?
A Cobwebber, is a long, slender, lightweight broom used for clearing cobwebs from ceilings, corners, or other hard to reach areas.
A Hearth Broom, is traditionally a small broom kept near the fire place to sweep ash from the hearth. You may recognize the modern version as the very small broom in the set of tools kept by the fire place. Our version will be a bit larger than it’s modern companion. This lovely broom is versatile and can be used in other areas such as gardens, campers, etc.
In this two- day class you will learn everything you need to complete your very own Cobwebber and Hearth Broom. We will cover materials needed, how to sort and prep them for use, construction, and finishing techniques.
All Materials will be provided, but if you have something you’d like to use as a handle please feel free to bring it to class.
We will cover 3 styles in this class, a classic Cobwebber, and two styles of Hearth Broom.
Broom corn is a natural fiber and can still be a little dirty, we will be working with water as well, so please wear clothes you are comfortable getting wet or dirty. Feel free to bring an apron or towel if you like.
Previous experience is not necessary but moderate upper body strength and manual dexterity are required.
$275.00. $50.00 deposit holds your space.
Includes all materials. Lunch: bring your own (fridge and microwave available), or local restaurants to order out.
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Madison Wool
56 Wall Street
Madison, CT 06443
203-245-5921
7/26/2020
Introduction to Broom Making At Madison Wool
56 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443
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