Make Your Own Hand Broom at Northwind Art School

In this fun three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to make a “turkey-wing” style hand broom from start to finish. We'll start with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the world of the Shakers, and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to them in Maine. Then we'll jump into selecting sorghum and hemp cord for your handcrafted broom — not only a cleaning tool but also a work of art. Dan will share his insights on technique, broom size, uses and more, and you'll come away with a finished broom as well as the skills to make more.