Make Your Own Hand Broom: a Northwind Art workshop
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In this fun workshop, you'll learn how to make a “turkey-wing” style hand broom from start to finish. Visit https://northwindart.org/collections/courses to see all of the details and sign up.
We'll start with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the world of the Shakers, and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to them in Maine. Then we'll jump into learning how to craft a broom, and selecting sorghum and hemp cord for what is not only a cleaning tool but also a work of art. Dan will share his insights on technique, broom size, uses and more, and you'll come away with a finished broom as well as the skills to make more. All materials and supplies are provided.
We'll start with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the world of the Shakers, and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to them in Maine. Then we'll jump into learning how to craft a broom, and selecting sorghum and hemp cord for what is not only a cleaning tool but also a work of art. Dan will share his insights on technique, broom size, uses and more, and you'll come away with a finished broom as well as the skills to make more. All materials and supplies are provided.
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Where is it happening?
Northwind Art School, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA, United States, Washington 98368
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Host or PublisherNorthwind Art
