Upcoming Workshops

Floor Brooms @ The Shed with Karra Wise
May
16
to May 17

Floor Brooms @ The Shed with Karra Wise

Ready to get swept away with an in depth broom making experience? Participants will learn to bind and weave broom corn to a handle and stitch the fibers flat in this two day workshop, leaving with a completed broom full of unique character. All materials provided, including an assortment of locally collected natural broom handles to choose from.  Open to all beginners, however, please be aware that broom making is a physical task that requires sustained effort and hand strength. We will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap. 

We will take this class outside for some fresh spring air! Please bring a water bottle for yourself and expect to have a sweet treat to nibble on! This is a two part class taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm.

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Weave Your Own Hand Broom @ Ugly Baby
May
22

Weave Your Own Hand Broom @ Ugly Baby

Gather at Ugly Baby’s Pioneer Square studio and learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Celine Waldmann
May
23

Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Celine Waldmann

Gather at Celine Waldmann in Capitol Hill’s Chophouse Row and learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Snoqualmie Valley Center for Creativity
Jun
6

Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Snoqualmie Valley Center for Creativity

Take broommaking to the next level and learn to weave a cobwebber broom!

An especially versatile broom, the cobwebber is made for sweeping into high corners and difficult to reach spots. With an assortment of natural wood handles to choose from, you will learn to weave and stitch broomcorn and leave with a functional broom full of unique character. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that we will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap. Broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended. 

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Weave Your Own Hand Broom @ Ugly Baby
Jun
11

Weave Your Own Hand Broom @ Ugly Baby

Gather at Ugly Baby’s Pioneer Square studio and learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Introduction to English Paper Piecing @ The Shoreline Tool Library
Jun
20

Introduction to English Paper Piecing @ The Shoreline Tool Library

Create your own quilted hexagonal flower garden using the English Paper Piecing (EPP) method in this beginner friendly class. This scrap busting quilting technique is done entirely by hand, making it the ultimate portable craft. Using pre-cut paper shapes, fabric is wrapped around and basted, then hand stitched together to create precise designs before the paper is removed. We will have a number of scrap fabrics to choose from, assuring each hexie flower is as unique as its creator! You will create at least one flower in class, ready to use on its own or expand into a larger piece and leave with your own travel kit to keep quilting on the go.

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Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Cultus Bay Gardens
Apr
12

Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Cultus Bay Gardens

Take broommaking to the next level and learn to weave a cobwebber broom!

An especially versatile broom, the cobwebber is made for sweeping into high corners and difficult to reach spots. With an assortment of natural wood handles to choose from, you will learn to weave and stitch broomcorn and leave with a functional broom full of unique character. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that we will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap. Broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Introduction to Hand Brooms @ PNW Art School
Apr
11

Introduction to Hand Brooms @ PNW Art School

Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Snoqualmie Valley Center for Creativity
Apr
4

Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Snoqualmie Valley Center for Creativity

Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Studio Forma
Apr
2

Introduction to Hand Brooms @ Studio Forma

Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Swoon City
Mar
12

Weave a Cobwebber Broom @ Swoon City

Take broommaking to the next level and learn to weave a cobwebber broom!

An especially versatile broom, the cobwebber is made for sweeping into high corners and difficult to reach spots. With an assortment of natural wood handles to choose from, you will learn to weave and stitch broomcorn and leave with a functional broom full of unique character. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that we will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap. Broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended. 

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Floor Brooms @ Make Apothecary
Mar
7
to Mar 8

Floor Brooms @ Make Apothecary

Ready to get swept away with an in depth broom making experience? Learn to bind and weave broom corn to a handle and stitch the fibers flat in this two day workshop. All materials provided, including an assortment of locally collected natural broom handles to choose from.  Open to all beginners, however, please be aware that broom making is a physical task that requires sustained effort and hand strength. Previous experience with an Intro to Hand Brooms or Cobwebber Broom workshop recommended. We will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap.

This class will be both Saturday March 7th from 11:30am-1:30pm and Sunday March 8th, from 11:30am-1:30pm.

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Intro to Hand Brooms @ Cultus Bay Gardens
Feb
28

Intro to Hand Brooms @ Cultus Bay Gardens

Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Hearth Brooms @ Wyldwood Creative
Feb
22
to Mar 1

Hearth Brooms @ Wyldwood Creative

Ready to get swept away with an in depth broom making experience? Participants will learn to bind and weave broom corn to a handle and stitch the fibers flat in this two day workshop. All materials provided, including an assortment of locally collected natural broom handles to choose from.  Open to all beginners, however, please be aware that broom making is a physical task that requires sustained effort and hand strength. Previous experience with an Intro to Hand Brooms or Cobwebber Broom workshop recommended. We will be working with damp materials and you may want to bring a small towel for your lap. 

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Hand Brooms at              Wolf Craft School
Sep
6

Hand Brooms at Wolf Craft School

Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners, each participant will leave with two completed hand brooms. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.

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Weave a Cobwebber Broom                                      at Wolf Craft School
Sep
4

Weave a Cobwebber Broom at Wolf Craft School

Take broommaking to the next level and learn to weave a cobwebber broom!

An especially versatile broom, the cobwebber is made for sweeping into high corners and difficult to reach spots. Participants will learn to weave and stitch broomcorn and leave with a functional broom full of unique character. There will be an assortment of natural wood handles to choose from. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that we will be working with damp materials and students may want to bring a small towel for their lap. Broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended. 

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Testimonials

“This was such a great class and I ended up with a beautiful and useful broom. The instructor was great as well as being patient with my many questions.”

“Wonderful class and very interesting”

“I loved making hand brooms some much…The instructor is excellent at making this craft accessible and fun to do!”

“Fun class, useful project!”