Handled Brooms : A Two Day Intensive Broom Making Course. With Paskalini Savopoulos of Vagabond Spun (www.vagabondspun.com)   Saturday and Sunday,  November 5 & 6, 2022.  10 AM- 4 PM each day.  $350.00.  $100.00 deposit holds your space. Call 203-245-5921 to register. 

Includes all materials.  Lunch:  bring your own (fridge and microwave available), or local restaurants to order out. 

Broom season is upon us friends! Whether you’re interested in making a functional piece or your own witchy decor, Cobwebbers and Hearth brooms are a wonderful way to begin your journey into handled broom making as we progress through a full sized Sweeper. But what exactly are Cobwebbers and Hearth Brooms?

A Cobwebber, is a long, slender, lightweight broom used for clearing cobwebs from ceilings, corners, or other hard to reach areas.  

A Hearth Broom, is traditionally a small broom kept near the fire place to sweep ash from the hearth. You may recognize the modern version as the very small broom in the set of tools kept by the fire place. Our version will be a bit larger than it’s modern companion. This lovely broom is versatile and can be used in other areas such as gardens, campers, etc.

In this two- day class you will learn everything you need to complete your very own Cobwebber, Hearth Broom, and Sweeper. We will cover materials needed, how to sort and prep them for use, construction, and finishing techniques.

All Materials will be provided, but if you have something you’d like to use as a handle please feel free to bring it to class.  

Broom corn is a natural fiber and can still be a little dirty, we will be working with water as well, so please wear clothes you are comfortable getting wet or dirty. Feel free to bring an apron or towel if you like.