Broom Craft Open Studio

Students who have completed an Introduction to Broommaking course or have approval from the Broom Craft Instructor, we offer access to our broom shop for personal use. This 3-hour session is offered around the same time as the broom making classes. The Open Studio will be available on a few weekday evenings and a Sunday morning. Broom materials will. be available for purchase.

Example of Broom Shop Equipment:
-1870’s Broom Kick Winder
-1890’s Broom Kick Winder
-1860’s Shaker Broom Stitcher
-1870’s Shaker Broom Stitcher
-Floor Bobbins
-Broom Hand Tools
-Broom Corn
-Broom Handles (short & long)
This class requires prior experience working with broom corn & broom making equipment. Interested people must fill out a VERY short form (LINK) in order to receive a special code for registration. You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.

This class requires prior experience working with steel and judging appropriate temperatures for forging. Interested people must fill out a VERY short form LINK in order to receive a special code for registration. You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.