Arbutus Folk School
Arbutus Folk School
Broom-Making Private Workshop
In this class, participants will learn how to make a functional floor broom from start to finish. You will leave the workshop with at least one completed broom, and hopefully, the ability to make more.
We will begin with a short introduction to broom-making and its history. We will then jump into selecting our fiber, and putting it into buckets to soak/soften. While the fiber soaks, we will shape our wooden handles from blanks provided by the instructor, using draw knives & sandpaper. This portion will include a conversation about draw knives, wood grain, and finishing.
Next, with the handles shaped, we will jump into the process of adding the sweeping head, using the pre-soaked sorghum. We will finish by learning how to stitch clamp/flatten the fiber. This segment will be interspersed with insights on technique, broom size, uses, etc.
Open to ages 16+
Cost is $215 per person with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 14.
Headcount:4-14
Duration:6 hours
- Arbutus Folk School - Fiber/Flex Classroom, 705 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506
Payment is required no later than 3 business days before the scheduled activity. For refunds, a $20 administrative fee will be assessed.
Each member's participation indicates that they have reviewed and agreed to our liability waiver:
https://arbutusfolkschool.org/wp-content/uploads/AFS-Liability-Waiver-Photo-Release.pdf
Booking and schedule are subject to availability of classroom and of instructor - please expect to coordinate this class with us over email. Thank you!