2026 Besom Brooms
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historically, the Pleasant Hill Shakers were known for their quality flat brooms, manufactured by the thousands and sold across the midwestern United States. In this workshop, we're returning to the craft tradition of broommaking that originally inspired the Shakers, making our own hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment.
Embracing the Halloween spirit, we'll construct besom brooms with natural wood handles and intricately woven broomcorn. These "witchy" brooms are perfect for spooky season and are as beautiful as they are functional.
General Admission: $105
Members receive a 20% discount.
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Guests should be aware that this workshop involves visual acuity, fine-motor control, and the ability to securely hold and grip materials.
This workshop is intended for participants aged 14+. Tickets required for all attendees.
Program fee includes one complimentary general admission ticket to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended call: 859.734.5411.
Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers. Overnight stay must be booked through Shaker Village and not through a 3rd party website.)
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.
