Whisk Brooms 101 with Mark Smith
January 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join instructor Mark Smith for a demonstration and hands-on lesson in constructing a traditional Appalachian style turkey-wing whisk broom. Each participant will complete their very own small, hand-held broom! All tools and materials will be provided. Materials will include multiple colors of nylon twine, leather strips for a hanging loop for each piece, and broom corn stalks for plaiting the handles. The instructor will bring several samples of whisk brooms (and some larger brooms) for the class to see!
Tools include a broom-tying footbrake, basketry scissors, ripcords, knives, and a poly-pipe cutter. Sharp tools will be used in this class. Participants must be aged 16+.
Crossing Arts Members: $25/person
Non-member Pricing: $30/person
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