2025 An Introduction to Hand-Tied Brooms
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historically, the Pleasant Hill Shakers were known for their quality flat brooms, manufactured by the thousand and sold across the midwestern United States. In this workshop, we're returning to the folk art of "broomology," making our own hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. Using hemp cord and natural broomcorn, the same materials once used by the Shakers, we'll make several different kinds of basic brooms, including a whisk broom, pot scrubber, and cobwebber broom with wooden handle.
No broom making experience is necessary.
Annual Passholder: $65
General Admission: $75
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 for ages 14 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended: call 859.734.5411.
Questions? Please email us at [email protected] or call 859.734.5411.
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].
