Intermediate Broom Making: Mid-Sized Broom

Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:00pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dustin Cecil

Instagram: misterbroomtown, mr.dustincecil@gmail.com

Class cost: $75.00

Class limit: Min 6 Max 10

Material fees: everything provided. participants do not need to bring anything or purchase any materials. Additional supply kits will be available for sale at the end in case students want to take additional materials home with them

Skills needed:Students are strongly encouraged to have completed the introduction class from the morning session, or previously offered- as these skills build on those covered in the intro/cobwebber broom workshop.

Building on the skills from the introduction to broom making workshop, in this workshop students will make a bulkier broom that can be used for sweeping the floor. Students will become more comfortable working with a larger project, and learn how to stitch a broom flat, like a traditional shaker style broom. Students are invited to bring their own stick/handle for this floor sweeper- otherwise a variety of choices will be offered.

Supplies to Bring:

• Materials: Students do not need to bring anything, or purchase any materials.
• A variety of sticks/handles will be offered in the class or you may bring your own stick/handle for the broom.
• Snack and beverages

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Dustin Cecil at mr.dustincecil@gmail.com.

Dustin Cecil has been making brooms in the traditional style for about 6 years after taking a week long workshop at the John C Campbell folk school. He currently lives in Eastern Kentucky and has enjoyed traveling and teaching broom making workshops for the last few years. Dustin’s other interest include all things related to fiber arts and textiles- especially learning traditional techniques, and their history.

Instagram: misterbroomtown

Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.