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Traditional Appalachian Sweepers use craft broomcorn (stalk is attached to the hurl) to create a full sweep broom with a beautiful plaited (woven) pattern around the handle. Day 1 - Learn to wind the soaked broomcorn onto the handle in multiple layers and plait (weave) the stalk around the handle. Bring a snack because we will have a 20 minute break. Students will take their brooms home to dry before the next class. Day 2 we will focus on stitching the broom. The classroom will be available after the class ends if you would like to finish stitching. Participants should have moderate hand, leg and foot strength to control the footbreak while winding the broom by hand.
The materials fee is $50 and is included in the admission cost.
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Taught by Tina Green Krause
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