Broom Making: Naked Turkey Wing Digital Class
$30
This listing is for video-only access to this workshop. Please note that materials are not included but the FULL workshop (video + curated materials) can be found here.
Using handmade objects in the home can bring joy to mundane activities and a handcrafted broom is no exception. Sweeping suddenly becomes enjoyable and lifts the spirit. In her workshop, Alyssa guides us through the art of broom making to craft a Naked Turkey Wing Hand Whisk. Despite its quirky name, this broom is an elegant addition to the home that’s beautiful enough to put on display and practical for everyday use.
The workshop begins by exploring the materials for this craft including broomcorn and cording, a dowel to use as a foot brake, and a few household tools you’ll want to gather ahead of time to set up your workspace. Alyssa guides us through a few preliminary design decisions that affect the style and shape of our brooms and how they’ll look once they’re hanging on the wall.
Alyssa’s years of experimentation in broom making have contributed to the unique techniques she shares with us in her workshop. She blends skills passed down to her from other makers with tips and tricks she’s discovered herself along the way. Two examples that are favorites to highlight are the way she instructs us to keep our projects under tension to create brooms that will stay together when used, and how to incorporate colorful cording around the bristles to make a handle.
As with so many crafts, the finishing touch is when our brooms come to life. As we near the end, we’ll learn to bend the bristle to our desired curvature and make the final trim.
Working with natural shapes, textures, and colors is a soothing and restorative process. Join us as we learn to embrace this century’s old art form while adding our own modern twist to the design.
To learn more about Alyssa Blackwell and our Broom Making: Naked Turkey Wing Workshop, explore our Featured Maker Page.
This workshop includes:
- A detailed, digital workshop by Alyssa Blackwell
- PDF download with written instructions to complement the video tutorial
- A live Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation
We look forward to sharing this fulfilling and joyful experience with you and cannot wait to see how your broom turns out. Be sure to share your creative journey and finished creation with us by tagging @thecraftersbox + @hearthcraftbrooms in your social posts, and use #thecraftersbox so our community can also see your workshop come to life! Happy making.
