Hand Broom Workshop with Bristol Broomworks

Make your own classic Appalachian style hens wing hand broom with Jamie Dun of Bristol Broomworks! 

Choose one of two session time options on the same day. Students will learn the pre-industrial era fundamentals of handcrafted broom making.
We will cover tools, materials and basic broom tying methods as well as a bit of broom history and lore.

Hand brooms are great for smaller spaces - cars, campervans, kitchens, potting sheds and art studios etc. This broom is ideal anywhere one uses a dustpan and brush.

Students will take home the brooms they make that day. Each broom is tied with one continuous length of twine whilst seated in a chair and tied off all in one go!

Students should be 18+ and should be comfortable using knives, sharp scissors, PVC cutters and lighters.

Students should have excellent use of both hands and feet, core strength and ability to sit for long periods, whilst pulling hard and consistently for extended periods of time! 

Tickets:

There are two timeslots available to choose from for this workshop:

10.30am - 1.00pm

2.00pm - 4.30pm

On the day: 

All tools and materials will be provided.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. 

Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.

On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.

Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.

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