April 25 -Woven Witches' Besom - Virtual Class

from $292.00
Workshop:

Please read all information carefully; there’s important stuff in here!

This workshop will take place on Zoom on Saturday, April 25 at 11 am Pacific, and will take about 4 hours.
Please sign up by April 9 to allow time for kit assembly and shipping.

Please allow 2 hours of prep time for your stalks to soak prior to class.

This workshop invites you into the oldest roots of broom craft through the making of a woven witch’s besom. Long associated with protection, ritual, and the tending of thresholds, the besom carries centuries of tradition in its form.

Together, we’ll create a classic besom using natural or black broomcorn, focusing on the woven cap that binds the broom to its handle. This technique adds strength, beauty, and complexity, making it a wonderful way to continue developing your weaving practice.

You’ll leave with a powerful, functional broom and a deeper connection to the traditions that shaped it.


Your kit will include:
- broomcorn of your choice (natural, black, or half & half)
- a kiln-dried PNW hardwood handle
- broomcorn stalks for weaving
- tarred twine for constructing your bristle
- colored twine of your choice for stitching and weaving
- a stitching needle

Other tools you will need:
- a lighter
- a sharp knife
- sharp scissors
- a lidded container for soaking your stalks
- a hand towel
- a drill (optional)
- a gardening glove for your dominant hand (optional)
- a hand clamp (optional, but handy for taking breaks)

You will be prompted to select your twine & broomcorn color after you click “purchase”

For international orders, choose the “Local Pickup” option and include your address and phone number in the notes. In order to give you the fairest rates, we will bill you separately for S&H! Please contact us prior to purchasing for any shipping questions.

Cost includes the custom kit, admission to the Zoom class, and a recorded demo.

An email will be automatically sent to you when you order, detailing how to log in and other tips to prepare for class in advance. Make sure to keep an eye on your Spam or Junk folders to make sure you don’t miss the prep email.

You must be signed up to receive email updates in order to receive the prep email. Without the prep email, you won’t have access to the class.

Please read all information carefully; there’s important stuff in here!

This workshop will take place on Zoom on Saturday, April 25 at 11 am Pacific, and will take about 4 hours.
Please sign up by April 9 to allow time for kit assembly and shipping.

Please allow 2 hours of prep time for your stalks to soak prior to class.

This workshop invites you into the oldest roots of broom craft through the making of a woven witch’s besom. Long associated with protection, ritual, and the tending of thresholds, the besom carries centuries of tradition in its form.

Together, we’ll create a classic besom using natural or black broomcorn, focusing on the woven cap that binds the broom to its handle. This technique adds strength, beauty, and complexity, making it a wonderful way to continue developing your weaving practice.

You’ll leave with a powerful, functional broom and a deeper connection to the traditions that shaped it.


Your kit will include:
- broomcorn of your choice (natural, black, or half & half)
- a kiln-dried PNW hardwood handle
- broomcorn stalks for weaving
- tarred twine for constructing your bristle
- colored twine of your choice for stitching and weaving
- a stitching needle

Other tools you will need:
- a lighter
- a sharp knife
- sharp scissors
- a lidded container for soaking your stalks
- a hand towel
- a drill (optional)
- a gardening glove for your dominant hand (optional)
- a hand clamp (optional, but handy for taking breaks)

You will be prompted to select your twine & broomcorn color after you click “purchase”

For international orders, choose the “Local Pickup” option and include your address and phone number in the notes. In order to give you the fairest rates, we will bill you separately for S&H! Please contact us prior to purchasing for any shipping questions.

Cost includes the custom kit, admission to the Zoom class, and a recorded demo.

An email will be automatically sent to you when you order, detailing how to log in and other tips to prepare for class in advance. Make sure to keep an eye on your Spam or Junk folders to make sure you don’t miss the prep email.

You must be signed up to receive email updates in order to receive the prep email. Without the prep email, you won’t have access to the class.

Due to variations in lighting and screen color settings, we cannot guarantee that the color you see on your screen exactly match the color you will receive in your kit (although I’ve done my best to achieve color accuracy, some of these colors are pretty tricky to photograph!)


SHIPPING:
Kits for Live workshops are shipped the week prior to the workshop date.
Example: If you place your order in November for a workshop that takes place in March, your kit will not ship until March, etc.
Kits for Recorded Workshops are usually shipped within two weeks. (Unless ordered with a live workshop, then both will ship the week prior to the live workshop.)
We package orders on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Packages are dropped at the post office on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Orders placed after 4pm pst on Wednesday will not ship out until the following week.

CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:
- Purchase 4-6 weeks prior to the class date to ensure your kit arrives in time.
- This kit ships in a 40”/102cm x 4”/10cm x 4”/10cm box. Please check with your local postal organization to determine if this package size will get through.
- Know your Time Zone and consider the workshop’s time of day. All workshops are scheduled on Pacific Time. Click Here to Convert Time Zones
- Please check your country’s Customs and Imports Regulations to ensure that materials such as processed natural fibers and cured hardwoods are accepted. For questions or concerns, contact me.
- Any duties/customs/VAT fees are the customer’s responsibility.
- Please provide a phone number in the notes at checkout - most international carriers require a recipient phone number before I can ship the package.

IMPORTANT - you must be signed up to receive email updates in order to receive the prep email. Without the prep email, you will not have access to the class.