Adult Workshop - Lost Craft Of The Broom Maker
Join Nam Joti, a Texas artist who handcrafts brooms using centuries old traditional techniques, in learning to weave a kitchen baking tool to take home.
In the past, people would break a fiber off from their handmade brooms to stick into baked goods to see if they were cooked through. Cake testers, a tool that utilized broom corn to test baked goods, came about as a result of this practice. Learn the traditional craft of broom making in this hands-on workshop and make a cake tester of your own to carry a piece of history into your home’s kitchen.
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for Museum Members. Not a member? Join now.
About the partner
Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa has been weaving since 2016. Rooted in the tradition of Appalachian broom making, her work blends time-honored techniques with a style uniquely her own. She creates both functional sweepers and ceremonial pieces—objects meant to be used, cherished, and remembered.
Register Here: https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/events/adult-workshop-lost-craft-of-the-broom-maker-2026062/
Exploring The Craft Of Hand Brooms
A week long exploration in weaving hand brooms at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.
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Two Day Hand Broom Workshop
A two day hand broom intensive at Austin School Of Furniture.
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https://austinschooloffurniture.com/product/hand-broom-workshop/
Sweep The Floor - Virtual Broom Ceremony
Three-hour live class via Zoom | Open to participants worldwide | Recorded
Sweeping the floor is more than a chore — it is an ancient, embodied prayer. In this three-hour virtual ceremony, we’ll explore the broom as both a practical tool and a sacred symbol. Together, we’ll trace its lineage through history, culture, and craft — and consider how the simple act of sweeping can become a grounding ritual, a clearing of space, and a return to self.
Through story, discussion, and guided practice, we’ll examine brooms from a historical, physical, and metaphysical perspective. You’ll learn how to weave the magic of broom-work into your everyday life — transforming mundane tasks into moments of intention, protection, and quiet enchantment.
Though we gather through screens, our connection is real and powerful. Energy transcends time and place, and in this virtual circle, we create a shared field where ritual becomes alive. Whether you’re in a city apartment or a country home, you are warmly invited to bring your presence, your questions, and perhaps your own broom, as we sweep the floor — together.
Tickets available at:
https://www.broomsandbaskets.com/shop/p/sweepthefloorvirtual
Autumnal Equinox Flower Crowns
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with a joyful gathering to create flower crowns in honor of the Autumnal Equinox. We’ll work with dried blooms, grasses, and foliage to weave wearable wreaths that honor the abundance and beauty of late summer’s transition into fall. This hands-on workshop is a chance to connect with the rhythms of nature, honor the harvest season, and adorn yourself in seasonal splendor. No prior experience necessary—all materials provided.
Tickets available at:
https://www.broomsandbaskets.com/shop/p/autumnal-equinox-flower-crowns
