Hey future broom makers! Let’s craft together. Spend some time with us learning a new craft, going deeper into broom making, or just enjoy the art of making with our digital classes.

Many ways to learn.

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    Broom Kits

    Perfect for beginners and experienced broom makers alike, our broom kits provide everything you’ll need to make beautiful and practical brooms.

    • Classic turkey wing broom kit
    • Farm-to-home broom kit
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  • Digital And In Person Classes

    In Person:

    Join me for what I believe is an opportunity of a lifetime: an immersive experience celebrating crafting from the land in the stunning Åland Islands, with a curated stay at the beautiful Hotel Svala. Class schedule is as follows:

    Appalachian Broom Making at Hotel Svala Workshop Schedule

    Overview

    This workshop introduces the foundations of traditional Appalachian broom making while leaving space for experimentation, practice, and time outdoors. Mornings focus on learning new techniques and understanding the materials; afternoons are open studio time for practice with traditional and found materials, exploration, and walks in the surrounding landscape.

    Students will leave with several completed brooms and the skills needed to continue the craft at home.

    Daily Rhythm

    Morning (9:00–12:30): Technique, demonstrations, and structured learning

    Lunch + Rest

    Afternoon Studio (1:30–5:00): Practice, experimentation, and optional walks

    Day 1 — Introduction to the Craft

    Afternoon

    • Welcome and introductions
    • An overview of Appalachian broom making
    • Introduction to materials
    • Foundational moves: beginning a simple hand whisk broom

    A brief break

    Tying whisks in the landscape: playing with the basics

    Day 2 — Full Sweeps

    Morning and Afternoon Studio

    • Sorting and soaking: material preparation
    • Handle selection and preparation
    • Weaving an Appalachian-style full sweep, and, if time allows, a cobwebber
    • Exploration as time permits

    This will be the fullest and most challenging day of the course.

    Day 3 — Shaping & Stitching

    Morning

    • Flat stitching and round stitching

    Afternoon Studio

    • Making a turkey wing
    • Experimenting with techniques using found or traditional materials

    Day 4

    Morning

    • Rooster tails and advanced techniques
    • Woven tops

    Afternoon Studio

    • Continue stitching and shaping brooms

    Day 5

    Morning

    • Review and taking it home

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