Introduction to Broom Making

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Two sessions: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dustin Cecil

Instagram: misterbroomtown, mr.dustincecil@gmail.com

Class cost: $75.00

Class limit: Min 4 Max 10

Material fees: Materials: 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:Experience level: no experience necessary. This is a beginner level workshop.

Students will make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional style. This lightweight narrow broom is great for reaching all the places cobwebs can be found- Great for sweeping the ceiling too. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items, and great gifts! In this workshop we will learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum) No experience required for this project. Everyone will go home with at least one completed cobweb broom (most make two).

Supplies to Bring:

• Materials: everything is provided. Participants do not need to bring anything, or purchase any materials.
• Your lunch 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.