Create a traditional besom broom in the Walled Garden
Schedule
Sat Oct 19 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom | Holywood, NI
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Join us for this unique workshop to create your very own besom broom and delve into the fascinating heritage and folklore surrounding this timeless tool. 🧙♀️Primarily used for sweeping autumn leaves off lawns, the besom broom also carries rich associations with witches, witchcraft, and Halloween traditions...perfect for propping against your doorway or hearth, decorated with string lights . 🎃✨
The workshop is on
Saturday 19th October 10am -3.30pm .
Your tutor Heather McDermott will guide you through the various practical processes including carving and whittling your own broom stick using locally foraged, sustainable, coppiced, birch and rowan....the use of axes, whittling tools and firepits.. as well the application of special salves alleged to have protective qualities, warding off negative energy or spirits from your homes!! 🏠
Don't miss out on this ‘magical’ experience.
Bring a friend for a memorable fun filled experience...witches’ hats optional 🎇
Ticket £80pp
🌿Includes all tuition, tools, materials- foraged shafts, birch brush, copper wire, special salve
🌿Homemade morning tea with homemade scones /afternoon tea break with cake, and lunch. Please advise of food allergies or intolerances at time of booking
🌿Suitable for all abilities - over 18s only
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Where is it happening?
47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom, 34 Craigdarragh Road, Bangor, BT19 1UA, United Kingdom,Bangor, County Down, HolywoodEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
