• Promotional flyer for a 'broom making' workshop led by fiber artist abeni pierson. The flyer features a central photo of several handmade straw brooms wrapped in green, beige, and reddish-brown thread, set against a dark olive green background with orange text.
  • A close-up of hands weaving or arranging long strands of natural fiber on a bright pink patterned fabric, with an open printed booklet visible at the bottom.
  • Two traditional hand-woven straw brooms with red hanging loops, displayed on a textured purple fabric background.
  • A traditional hand-woven straw broom with a wrapped handle and hanging loop, displayed flat on a weathered blue-gray wooden plank surface.
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Bon Femmes

Broom Making Workshop - Oct 18

Broom Making Workshop - Oct 18

$85.00
$85.00
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Sunday, October 18 | Led by Fiber Artist & Educator Abeni Pierson

Learn the traditional craft of broommaking while exploring the rich cultural history and significance of brooms within the Black American community. You’ll work with natural plant fibers, including pine needles and broomcorn (sorghum), while learning foundational weaving and broommaking techniques.

Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, October 18th
⏰ Time: 12-3 PM
📍 Location: bon femmes studio, 4919 N Damen Ave

What to Expect:
🌿 Learn the History: Discover the plants, traditions, and cultural significance behind broommaking.
🧹 Make Your Own: Learn to weave Appalachian-style turkey wing and hawk tail brooms using pine needles.
✨ Create & Take Home: Finish with 2–3 mini pine needle brooms and a traditional broomcorn whisk broom.

Due to the limited capacity of workshops, refunds are only available for cancellations made at least one week in advance. I appreciate your understanding!

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