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Broom Making Workshop: Stitched Whisks
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$80Saturday, November 2, 2024
1pm – 4pm
Learn to make a Shaker-inspired broom right here at Shaker Village! There’s no better place in the world to learn the craft of broom making.
This is a great opportunity to stitch on something other than fabric! In this class, we’ll create stitched broomcorn whisks, plus 2 bonus pot scrubbers from the broomcorn ends. Your stitched whisk is the perfect tool for keeping your craft room, sewing table, or workshop spic and span. It’s also a great gift for that person who has everything. The pot scrubbers work well on cast iron and stainless steel pots and pans, and some folks like them for cleaning potatoes and carrots as well.
This class is a fantastic introduction to broom-making. Tying a broom is a stress-reducing, full body practice. You’ll use both feet to hold tension and both hands to manipulate the cord and wrap the broom tightly. The skills taught are relatively easy to master and they also set students up well for further broom making adventures.
All required tools and materials are provided. Students who would like to further personalize their whisk brooms should bring about 10 yards of decorative yarn from their stash in one or several lengths. It’s always helpful to have more scissors available, so please feel free to bring a pair with you.
Your instructor is Robert Sheckler of Redmond Philbert Handwork, an enthusiastic learner, teacher, and crafter living and working in the Portland area. Beyond the visceral joy of broom-making, Robert is interested in elevating natural materials over synthetic alternatives and loves to incorporate color into his work, making an everyday object and an everyday activity feel special, vibrant, and even fun.
Beginner: No experience needed, and this class provides a great introduction to broom making skills.
Min 4, max 8 participants