Bringing beauty into the mundane. Gather with a small group to craft brooms and brushes together.
What we will cover:
How to choose & process broom handles
Binding Handled Brooms
Sewing in the round (cobbwebber & hearth brooms)
Flat Sewn Brooms
Small brooms and Brushes
Stalk Weaving
Sorting Material for binding
3 different materials for hand brooms and brushes
Tool use & care and different materials.
This 2 day workshop will cover the basics of Appalachian broom making. Each student will make 2 handled brooms (1 cobbwebber & 1 full sweep) + 1-3 hand brooms & brushes with different materials & designs. (If you wish to make more hand brooms/brushes you can purchase additional material!)
There is limited space in the workshop! (a minimum of 4 is required to run the course)
The workshop will run 2 days - Saturday 9:30-17 & Sunday 9:30-17. There is a possibility that we end early if we can complete all the projects!
MATERIAL COST
Materials costs are not included in the fee and will be around 60-80 gbp - paid for at the end of the workshop based on how many pieces you made/material was used. Payments can be made with cash or card.
FOOD
Pleases bring your own lunch.
If you are keen to bring a biscuit or fruit to share that is so welcome.
OTHER NOTES
Additional broom materials will be available for purchase at the workshop.
If money is a barrier please reach out and we will do our best to find what fits.
This workshop will be held at The Greenwood Guild in London.
Bringing beauty into the mundane. Gather with a small group to craft brooms and brushes together.
What we will cover:
How to choose & process broom handles
Binding Handled Brooms
Sewing in the round (cobbwebber & hearth brooms)
Flat Sewn Brooms
Small brooms and Brushes
Stalk Weaving
Sorting Material for binding
3 different materials for hand brooms and brushes
Tool use & care and different materials.
This 2 day workshop will cover the basics of Appalachian broom making. Each student will make 2 handled brooms (1 cobbwebber & 1 full sweep) + 1-3 hand brooms & brushes with different materials & designs. (If you wish to make more hand brooms/brushes you can purchase additional material!)
There is limited space in the workshop! (a minimum of 4 is required to run the course)
The workshop will run 2 days - Saturday 9:30-17 & Sunday 9:30-17. There is a possibility that we end early if we can complete all the projects!
MATERIAL COST
Materials costs are not included in the fee and will be around 60-80 gbp - paid for at the end of the workshop based on how many pieces you made/material was used. Payments can be made with cash or card.
FOOD
Pleases bring your own lunch.
If you are keen to bring a biscuit or fruit to share that is so welcome.
OTHER NOTES
Additional broom materials will be available for purchase at the workshop.
If money is a barrier please reach out and we will do our best to find what fits.
This workshop will be held at The Greenwood Guild in London.
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