Join us for a hands-on, heritage-inspired workshop where you’ll create your very own besom broom and explore the folklore, tradition, and seasonal use surrounding this tool. ✨
Often used for sweeping autumn leaves from lawns and paths, the besom broom is also steeped in folklore from protective talismans, to symbols of witches, and Samhain celebrations.🧹🍁
They also make a charming rustic addition to your hearth or doorway—especially when adorned with a few twinkling lights for Halloween." 🎃
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 traditional salves alleged said to protect against negative energies and spirits!👻💀
Don't miss out on this ‘magical’ experience. ✨
Bring a friend and enjoy a memorable day of seasonal crafting and storytelling...witches’ hats are optional 🧙♀️
Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, nature lover, or craft novice, this workshop offers a memorable experience rooted in folklore, tradition, creativity, and sustainability.🌿
🎟️Ticket £85
What’s Included:
🌿 Expert tuition and all tools & materials
🌿 Homemade morning tea with scones, seasonal lunch, and afternoon tea with cake
🌿 A completed, handcrafted besom broom to take home
🌿 A fun, relaxed atmosphere—witches’ hats optional! 🧙♀️
Open to adults aged 18+. No previous experience required, but manual dexterity and a willingness to work with hand tools are helpful
📌As this experience may be held both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather, please dress appropriately🥾🧤
📌Please advise of any allergies or food intolerances at time of booking
📌A email will be sent in advance of the workshop with directions, contact details etc
📌Please be advised of our cancellation policy -
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Once purchased, tickets become your property, and their value cannot be refunded or exchanged for any other ticket under any circumstances. If a workshop proceeds as scheduled, we are not responsible for unused tickets due to factors beyond our control, such as adverse weather or transportation issues
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Make a Traditional Besom Broom in the Walled Garden1 tilgængelig
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The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay
47 Craigdarragh Road
Helen's Bay
Bangor
BT19 1UB
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