In this beginner-friendly class, learn to make a fiber-forward whisk broom by binding tampico agave fiber with natural-fiber cord to create a beautiful and functional hand broom to display and use. You'll learn two ways to incorporate decorative yarn into your broom alongside the stronger cord used for tying. You are welcome to bring yarn from your stash or take advantage of the selection provided. This is a great project to use up decorative yarn scraps as short as 1 yard.
Because tampico fiber is fine and fairly dense, your whisk broom will make an excellent crumb brush, a 'counter brush' for cleaning up coffee grounds and toaster crumbs, or an excellent workspace sweeper for any artist or maker.
All class tools and materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Tying a broom is a stress-reducing, full body practice. You'll use both feet to hold tension and both hands to manipulate the yarn and wrap the broom tightly. Broom tying is best attempted with bare or stockinged feet, so please be prepared to take your shoes off during class.
Robert is an enthusiastic learner, teacher, and crafter living and working in the Portland area. He started Redmond Philbert Handwork this year primarily to support his need to make new brooms daily. Beyond the visceral joy of broom-making, Robert is interested in elevating natural materials over synthetic alternatives and loves to incorporate color into his work, making an everyday object and an everyday activity feel special, vibrant, and even fun.
Class Cancelation Policy:
If you cancel more than 30 days before the beginning of your class, we will offer you store credit in the amount of your class. Cancelation with less than 30 days notice will result in the forfeiture of your entire course fee. However, if we are able to fill your spot, we will offer store credit in the amount of the class.
If we cancel a class, you can choose to receive a full refund or store credit.
