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BROOMS! Traditional Broom Making: Oct 19

With Martin Alexander

 

Saturday October 19, 2024

10am-2pm


8 Total Students:

  • 4 Guests $250

  • 4 Volunteers $150


No experience necessary. For ages 13+

Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Parent & child count as one registration.


Two adults cannot share a registration.


Includes all materials.



 




Class Description

In this workshop you will learn how to make two styles of traditional brooms: the turkey tail & cobweb broom. Martin will show you the tools and techniques needed to make handmade brooms. Imbued with a modest style and a reverence for natural materials, these brooms will be the envy of house guests as they can also be used as functional display pieces. After taking this class you will never want to buy another plastic broom from the store ever again.

All supplies are included in the price and no experience is required. Some upper body and hand strength is required.

 

Instructor

Martin Alexander is an interdisciplinary crafts person with an emphasis in technical skill mastery and conceptual art.


What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Boots or sneakers are fine and long pants are preferable. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing and please tie back long hair. No dangly jewelry. Please note, this is a woodshop with no AC.



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