Broom Making

Learn how to make your own Hand-Woven Heritage Broom, the way brooms were made over 200 years ago!

Whether a floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb, or tidy broom, these one-of-a-kind “sweeping beauties” are as beautiful as they are practical, for use on floors, sidewalks, decks, patios, or simply for display as pieces of centuries-old folk art.

Join Foothills broom-maker David Campbell for six hours of hands-on instruction after which you’ll have made a woven broom that is as much a unique conversation piece as it is a fully functional sweeper – one that you made yourself!

Broom-making courses are popular so please register early, and please bring your own refreshments and lunch. Some hand strength is required.

Audience: No experience required. Children 12 years or older are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Supplies: All supplies included. Please bring your own lunch and water. Face masks are optional.

Registration cost: $155.84

Did you know that Members of the Leighton Art Centre get 10% off the registration cost of all workshops and kids’ summer camps?  Please visit https://leightoncentre.org/join-us/become-a-member/.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please note there is a NO REFUND policy on all Leighton Art Centre workshops. A refund will be only be issued to participants if the workshop is cancelled by the workshop coordinator due to insufficient enrollment, extreme weather conditions, or Covid-19 restrictions. Workshops may be cancelled prior to the start date and participants will be notified via email and/or phone, and a full refund will be processed.

Withdrawal from workshops for medical reasons must be accompanied by a doctor’s medical note and must be received by the Leighton workshop coordinator prior to the workshop start date to be qualified for a full refund.